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Plant-based swaps for pork

Looking for a plant-based alternative to pork? Look no further. Meatless Monday share their top swaps to recreate your favourite dishes.

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  • Plant-based
  • Simple swaps

The no.1 tip to reduce food waste

Want to know @maxlamanna's no.1 tip to reduce food waste? Have a use-up day.

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  • Tip
  • Zero waste
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Give tinned a try

Or frozen. Veggies and fruits stored this way last ages. And once cooked up in a delicious pasta or pie your taste-buds won’t tell the difference (but your wallet will!).

Good food habits to cut food waste

From planning to shopping, and storage to cooking, Love Food Hate Waste share their top tips to cut food waste at home.

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  • Cost-saving
  • Planning

4 tips for perfect meal prepping

It all starts with planning. @aflouryspace shares their 4 top tips for perfect meal prepping.

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  • Storage
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How to cook with tofu

Never cooked with tofu or not sure how to make it crispy and delicious? @jessicainthekitchen reveals her top tip with this lemon pepper tofu dish.

  • Plant-based
  • Simple swaps
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Top tips for cutting food waste

Save money and tackle food waste with these thrifty, zero waste tips from Wicked Leeks.

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  • Cost-saving
  • Zero waste

4 tips to reduce food waste when grocery shopping

Overcome the biggest challenges with wasting less food with these top tips from @aflouryspace.

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  • Shopping
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How to plan 3 Mediterranean meals from 1 base

Meal prepping for the week ahead makes eating plant-based a doddle. @conscious_christina shows us a great base to create three different Mediterranean meals.

  • Batch cooking
  • Planning
  • Quick dinners

How to make food last longer

Want to know how to make the fruit and veg you buy last longer? @creative_explained shows us how.

  • Cost-saving
  • Hack
  • Storage

How to keep greens fresher for longer

Got a soda maker at home? @cooksillustrated shows us how to keep greens fresher for longer with this handy hack.

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How to batch cook lasagne

This cheats lasagne from @bunchuk will save you time and money. Freeze the extra portions to use later - your future self will thank you.

  • Batch cooking
  • Plant-based
  • Recipe

Batch cook spicy tomato orzo

This spicy tomato orzo from @redreddine is the perfect dinner. Bulk cook it for an entire week of quick and easy meals.

  • Batch cooking
  • Recipe
  • Veggie

Want to know what's in season when?

Here's a full year guide to help you eat food that's fresher, tastier and more sustainable than food consumed out of season.

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  • Plant-based

6 tips to help you eat more sustainably

WWF gives us the lowdown on how the food we eat can impact our climate.

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  • Planning

10 super useful shopping and meal planning tips

@cookist have all the tips you need to help you shop like a pro, save money, and do proper meal planning.

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How can I save money on my food shop?

The BBC share their top tips to make your money go further and make the most of what you have.

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  • Shopping

How do I create simple and flexible meal plans?

This handy guide from Love Food Hate Waste makes it easier to stick to your food budget and make sure food doesn't end up in the bin.

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  • Cost-saving
  • Planning

Simple swaps to help you eat more sustainably

7 Earth-savvy food swaps that are delicious AND good for you, courtesy of Maple + Marigold.

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  • Simple swaps

Rhubarb season is here!

Eating seasonally is a great way to be kinder to the planet. @rachelama_ shows us how to make the most of rhubarb season.

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  • Shopping
  • Simple swaps

Not sure what to cook? This recipe finder makes it easy to use up leftover ingredients

No need to make that random dish again. This recipe finder from SuperCook can turn any leftover ingredients into a delight!

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Frozen vs fresh. Which one is better?

The age old question! @clarissalenherrnutrition gives us the lowdown on what's best when it comes to veg.

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  • Freezing
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How do I calculate the carbon footprint of my meals?

Want to measure the environmental impact of your meals but don't know where to start? This handy calculator by Plate Up For The Planet gives you the need-to-know numbers for your everyday products.

  • Planning
  • Simple swaps

How to meal plan like a pro

Save money and trips to the store! @zerowastechef shares their secrets to meal planning like a pro.

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  • Zero waste

The must-have kitchen equipment to make basic cooking tasks easier

Whether you're a student or looking to build your confidence in the kitchen, Delicious shows us what equipment to go for to make cooking more simple.

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  • Planning

7 ways to keep the food in your fridge fresher for longer

Top tips from Love Food Hate Waste to maximise your fridge for food storage.

  • Fresher for longer
  • Storage
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How to save money on food - tips for shopping and cooking

Save money on your food shop and make the food you buy go further with these top tips from GoodTo.

  • Cost-saving
  • Planning
  • Shopping

Best before date, use by date, sell by date: What does it all mean?

Sometimes it can be hard to tell what's still good to eat. Oddbox share their knowledge so you can save money, waste less, and eat well.

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  • Shopping
  • Storage

What's in season when? A guide to UK seasonal eating

How can we tell what food is in season? Use this simple guide from Oddbox to eat more sustainably and get the freshest fruit and veg. It's better for the environment and it can save you money.

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Check your shelf

Eyeball your fridge and cupboards before you hit the shops to save yourself from doubling up on ingredients you already have. You can even snap a photo on your phone to remind yourself later. Your wallet will thank you.

Start a zero waste meal prep routine in 4 simple steps

Save the planet, cash and loads (and loads) of time with these simple steps from Earth Friendly Tips.

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  • Shopping
  • Zero waste

How do I write shopping lists that work for me?

The average UK family could save £720 by cutting food waste. It all starts with the right shopping list. Use these expert tips from Love Food Hate Waste to write shopping lists that work for you and your family.

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  • Shopping
  • Zero waste

Food portion calculator: your guide to perfect portion sizes

From rice to pasta and even meat and veg, it can be hard to know how much to cook per person. This calculator by Love Food Hate Waste will help you get it right every time - for both children and adults - so you can only cook what you need and waste less.

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Get friendly with your freezer

Know what's lurking in the depths of your freezer? The better you know yours, the better you can use the space to keep food you'll want to eat fresh and ready for later!

Free food carbon footprint calculator

Want to understand the carbon footprint of a meal and see how it compares to others? This calculator by My Emissions makes it quick and easy to find out.

  • Planning
  • Shopping

How to plan ahead with batch cooking

Batch cooking can save you time and money, and help reduce food waste. But if you haven't done it before it can take a little planning. Safe Food shows us how to get started.

  • Batch cooking
  • Freezing
  • Planning

How to freeze veg

Storage tips and advice for freezing a load of common vegetables. Follow this guide by Wicked Leeks to make veg last longer and keep them tasting great for as long as possible.

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  • Storage
  • Tip

How to freeze fruit

Freezing fruit can make it last longer, cut waste and save you money. Here's a how-to guide by Wicked Leeks for freezing a load of common fruits, so you can cook them or eat them later.

  • Freezing
  • Storage
  • Tip

Energy tips for ovens: Ready, steady, rotate!

Cut how much energy you use on the Sunday roast and other meals with just a bit of planning. Find out how with this guide from Wicked Leeks!

  • Batch cooking
  • Cost-saving
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Food waste prevention – our top tips

Did you know that if everyone in London froze their bread to make toast, we could save 2, 600,000 slices from the bin every day?

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The best food waste apps to make eco-friendly living easy

Want a helping hand to eat more sustainably? Or perhaps you want to save a bit of money on your food shop. Delish give you the lowdown on all the apps that could help!

  • Cost-saving
  • Shopping
  • Zero waste

What's the right amount of pasta per person?

The age-old cooking conundrum. Here are some simple ways from Delis Hably to get it right.

  • Article
  • Planning
  • Zero waste

23 healthy packed lunch ideas for work

Break free from the office sad-wich with these delicious, money saving, and healthy packed lunch ideas by Cosmopolitan.

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  • Cost-saving
  • Planning

Food planning tips to reduce waste and save money

Sometimes we don't even realise we are wasting food we could be eating. These tips from Net Zero Nation will help you plan your meals better to make your kitchen zero waste.

  • Cost-saving
  • Planning
  • Tip

Chick please! Make 3 different meals using one chickpea base

Chickpeas are full of vitamins, minerals, protein and flavour. These three recipes from @mob are quick, easy, and delicious.

  • Batch cooking
  • Planning
  • Plant-based

10 tips for keeping produce fresh until your next trip to the supermarket

Do your fruit and veg sometimes go straight from unripe and too hard, to soggy, sad and past it? Use these 10 tips from Bon Appétit to keep your food fresher for longer.

  • Fresher for longer
  • Planning
  • Storage

Win. Don't bin. How to make the most out of your roast chicken

Make the most of your roast chicken - excellent meal prep, storage tips, and recipes from @declutterdollies. They'll help you save money while making delicious meals.

  • Batch cooking
  • Leftovers
  • Planning

Batch, please! 10 tips to help make meal prep easy

Batch cooking and meal prep can save you time and money and help you waste less. But where to start? Here are 10 tips from Hubbub to get you batch cooking like a pro.

  • Batch cooking
  • Planning
  • Tip

7 ways to reduce food waste at home

A few simple changes to how you shop, store, and cook food can save you money. Find out how with these top tips from Kitche!

  • Article
  • Planning
  • Zero waste

Good food habits to save time and money

Helpful hints, tips and guidance to help you get the greatest value from your food. Love Food Hate Waste show you how to build habits that save money and reduce waste.

  • Cost-saving
  • Planning
  • Storage

Why you should use canned fruit in your cooking

Try canned fruit and veg in your cooking - packed with vitamins, it lasts longer and can save you money. Tasting Table tell us why canned fruit is always a good option.

  • Fresher for longer
  • Planning
  • Storage

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