Words and pic by Lorraine Gibson.

Make your New Year resolution as green as the new leaf you turn over by reducing your food waste and recycling as much as you can.
In the UK, we throw away a staggering one third of all the food that we buy every year.
Let that sink in for a minute and then consider making this year different by using up leftovers, including by freezing them for use another time.
As well as being good for the planet, it’s an easy thing to do and will save you money, so what’s not to love?
Did you know, for example, that you can freeze eggs, dairy and milk? Grate cheddar cheese and freeze it to use as pizza or shepherd’s pie toppings.
Stilton can be frozen and defrosts as though fresh.
All sorts of leftover meat can be frozen, too. Wrap it up in portion-sized amounts, label it and then thaw in the fridge to use in risottos or curries.
Make more of potatoes. Boil for about five minutes, freeze them and thaw overnight when ready to roast.
Add a pinch of turmeric during the boiling then make Bombay potatoes when defrosted by roasting in a little oil and spices. Mashed potato also freezes well.
More inspiration at: lovefoodhatewaste.com/.