What to do with overripe bananas? This collection of 30 ripe, overripe, browning, or blackened banana recipes goes well beyond the usual banana bread and includes ideas from smoothies to oatbars, brownies, cookies, waffles, syrups and spring rolls. Bananas are the most wasted fruit but having some easy quick recipes means you need never throw those blackened bananas away again. Plus find tips on how to store and freeze bananas, saving you money and cutting down your foodwaste. [feast_advanced_jump_to] The best way to Store Bananas The ideal temperature to store bananas is around 12C / 54F and ..read more

Peanut Butter and Banana Brownies are a delicious snack made with just 3 ingredients. Overripe bananas give sweetness which means there is no added refined sugar. Whisked together with peanut butter and cocoa powder for that all-important chocolate flavour, these flourless brownies have a deliciously fudgy texture. They are also dairy and gluten-free and suitable for vegans. Recipes using overripe bananas are really handy and there are so many options. As well as traditional Banana Muffins, how about Banana Flapjack bars or check out this collection of the best overripe banana recipes for loa ..read more

Smoked Haddock with pasta is a deliciously simple fish dish, perfect for midweek and ready in just 15 minutes. The flaked haddock is stirred through pasta with a creamy lemon and yoghurt sauce and topped with fresh parsley. Smoked Haddock has a strong flavour, firm flesh, and moist texture. For other easy recipe ideas using Smoked Haddock, try these warming and filling soups such as Cullen Skink or Smoked Haddock and Prawn Chowder. For a rice dish with a little spice, a Kedgeree is perfect or why not make your own Smoked Haddock Fishcakes? [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ingredients You need just 6 ..read more

A carrot and cumin soup combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the warm and aromatic flavors of cumin. A hearty and warming soup that's very easy to make, budget-friendly, suitable for vegans, and dairy and gluten-free. Cumin has a slightly sweet, warming flavour with a nutty element and goes well with carrots. This simple soup recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is a great idea for lunch or as a starter. Homemade soup recipes are perfect for using up leftovers and very economical to make. Carrot and Courgette Soup is another easy carrot soup option or for something a little differe ..read more

Cheese and courgette (zucchini) muffins with chives are a delicious and savory twist on the classic muffin recipe. The subtle sweetness of the courgette goes nicely with the tangy flavor of cheese and sharpness of the chives. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even as a snack. Whether you're a cheese lover looking to try something new or trying to sneak some veggies into your diet, you'll love these moist and flavourful muffins. Cheesy Muffins are so handy as they can be frozen, so why not make a batch and then add them to lunchboxes? A Courgette muffin is a great way to sneak in some ..read more

Sweet Potato, Chilli, and Ginger soup is an awesome combination of flavours that takes a basic sweet potato soup and adds some kick and zest. It's simple to make, uses just a few ingredients, and is ready in 30 minutes. Sweet potatoes are a great base for soups as they give a nice thickness and creaminess. Try my Sweet Potato and Red Pepper soup for another hearty soup that needs minimal prep time. For more soup recipes with a hint of sweetness, a Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Soup is hearty and filling, or try my Carrot and Courgette (Zucchini) soup with a hint of curry powder to balance the ..read more

Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup is a hearty delicious-tasting soup that requires minimal preparation time. Simply roast all the vegetables together in the oven, add to some stock or broth, and blend it together. You can mix up the spices to create lots of different flavours according to your own personal taste. It's suitable for vegans and is naturally dairy and gluten-free. Homemade soups are very simple and economical and always taste so much better than shop-bought ones. For another red pepper soup, try my Roasted Red Pepper and Lentil Soup. My Carrot and Courgette soup has a nice spicine ..read more

This is a great collection of over 50 cheap student meal and recipe ideas. If you're cooking for yourself for the first time, these recipes will help you cook up delicious meals within your budget. You'll find meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan student recipes. There are also tips on easy swaps and other student money-saving food ideas. These recipes are perfect for the student lifestyle, whether you're cooking on your own or in a group. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Student Food Budgeting Tips Try to plan your meals. Start with one day and go from there. If you've bought a bag of spinach for exam ..read more

A homemade Aubergine Stew or Eggplant Caponata is one of my favourite summer recipes. A traditional dish from Sicily, it's deliciously savoury, sweet and sour all at the same time thanks to the combination of olives, salty capers and sweet raisins. Packed with flavour and easy to make, this Sicilian stew can be served on its own or as a side to chicken or fish dishes. A Caponata is a traditional aubergine or eggplant-based dish from Sicily, an island off the coast of Italy. There are also similar Greek and Spanish versions. Like many traditional dishes, there's no definitive recipe. Aubergine ..read more

A 5 Bean Chilli is an easy family-friendly dish, perfect for meat-free days and suitable for vegans. It's full of fibre, very economical and healthy. Made mainly from store cupboard ingredients it's super handy too. You can rustle this up in just 25 minutes and it also freezes well, so is great for batch cooking. Using 5 different beans gives this meat-free chilli a variety of delicious flavours and textures. Chillis are hugely popular. This recipe has a nice kick but is not overly spicy. A Mixed Bean Chilli makes a great alternative to a meat version. If you're looking for the texture of a m ..read more