Some of the most commonly wasted foods include potatoes, apples and bread. Find new ways to use them!Our Top Pairings for Commonly Wasted Foods

BREAD 

BREAD POHA

This hearty Indian breakfast dish casts bread as the star - find the recipe in our Remix Recipe Cookbook.

FRESHEN IT UP

Run your bread under a bit of water and re-bake it for 6 - 10 minutes until crusty.

FRENCH TOAST

More mature bread will actually soak up more of your custard than fresher bread. Low on time? Bake your french toast for 20 - 25 minutes instead of frying.

CROUTONS

Rip that old bread into croutons that would make any artisanal salad bar swoon and freeze them so they’re ready to bake whenever you fancy a salad.

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Originating from finding a use for stale bread scraps, bread and butter pudding is food-waste-friendly and more comforting than a hug on a bad day.

Note: don’t try to salvage mouldy bread - we don’t want anyone to become ill! 

WILTING SALAD LEAVES

SAUTE

Saute any wilted green with garlic and salt or soy sauce and you’ve got the perfect healthy side. 

KALE OR SPINACH SMOOTHIE 

Blend your kale or spinach into your fruity smoothie to up vitamins and reduce waste.

REVIVE

Add your lettuce (or any other leaves) to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes and then pat dry.

SOUP

Lettuce in soup may sound wacky but trust us, add potatoes, peas, onion, leeks and your usual a-soup-rements and you’d be surprised how great it is.

PESTO

Kale, rocket, watercress and other flavourful leaves can be amazing in pesto variations.

APPLES

(Did you know 1.3 million apples are thrown away each year?)

MORE SMOOTHIES

Smoothies are the food waste reduction game changer - enough said. 

APPLE SAUCE

Apple sauce may feel quite American but it’s ideal for vegan baking to add the moisture that can be missed when you’re cooking without eggs.

FRUIT CRISPS

Fruit crisps hit different. Bake slices of browning apple tossed in cinnamon for a sweet treat.

MAKE MORE SOUP

Apple plays well with flavours such as celeriac and fennel.

APPLE PIE BAKED OATS 

Soft, supple baked apple makes for a breakfast that sets you up for the day.

POTATOES

In the UK, half of the potatoes taken home end up in the bin.

EVEN MORE SOUP

Boiled too many potatoes? Add them to soup for a creamy, velvety result. 

POTATO CAKES

Use your old mash to make breakfast.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Pull out this classic to make the most out of veg and mash in your fridge.

ROASTIES

Roast potatoes are delicious in breakfast burritos or simply smash them and pan fry for a bit of variety with your next meal.

CURRY

Potatoes and curry are a match made in food heaven.