Leftover food recipe ideas

You know the feeling: you open the fridge to be confronted by Ghosts of Sunday Roast Past. What should you do with leftover food? Our leftover meals make it easy to put these to good use. Whether it's leftover chicken on a pizza, Christmas turkey stirred into a spicy stew, or a using up veg in a crisp bubble and squeak, we've got all the leftover recipes you need.

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These simple pesto, artichoke and chicken pizzas come together in just 30 minutes for a fast midweek meal.

Chicken and pesto pizzas

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If you’ve got surplus Sunday roast make your leftover meat go further with this savvy roast beef recipe

Beef massaman curry

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Turn leftover roast beef into a vibrant salad in just 10 minutes with this easy recipe

Celeriac, orange and roast beef salad

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Give your leftover roast lamb another chance to shine with this rich and meaty ragu recipe

Leftover lamb ragu

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This classic British brunch dish makes for a delicious dinner idea for two. Root vegetable mash replaces potato, lending extra sweetness and nutty flavour to the bubble and squeak patties which are topped with perfectly poached eggs

Bubble and squeak with poached egg

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A simple, homemade chicken jalfrezi that will have you tossing all those takeaway menus

Chicken bhuna

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Using microwave rice for this salad makes it so quick to make – ideal for a throw-it-together meal when time is short

Leftover speedy warm lamb rice salad

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Make the most of your leftovers with this, the ultimate beef sandwich which layers griddled garlic ciabatta with a dollop of horseradish, roasted tomatoes and slices of leftover roast beef

Ultimate leftover beef sandwiches

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Chicken korma

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A really rich and creamy korma with tender chicken breast pieces in a mildly spiced curry sauce. You could use chicken thigh fillets as an alternative if you prefer.

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
454 calories

Fruity buttermilk pancakes

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Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.

Serves 4
15 mins
268 calories

Chocolate pancakes

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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
296 calories

Moroccan meatballs

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These spicy beef meatballs in a rich coriander and cumin-flavoured tomato sauce are so easy to prepare, and to make in large batches to freeze for a later date. Serve with warm flatbread and fluffy cous cous.

Serves 4
50 mins
740 calories

Gnocchi with blue cheese, bacon and spinach

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Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.

Serves 4
20 mins
915 calories

Vegetarian bolognese

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Vegetarian or simply want to cut down on your meat intake? Using vegetarian mince such as quorn mince isn't the only difference to a traditional bolognese: this one includes hot sauce and ketchup, for a lovely fiery kick.

Serves 4
50 mins
525 calories

Fish pie with sweet potato topping

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Give your fish pie an update with a delicious sweet potato mash topping. The filling for this modern take on a comfort food classic is made from haddock, delicately poached in creme fraiche, then combined with mustard powder, dill and hard-boiled egg.

Serves 2
20mins to prepare and 40mins to cook
607 calories

Tomato and onion savoury tart

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Who doesn't love a savoury tart? For this spin on a pissaladière, caramelised onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and thyme are baked on ready-made puff pastry. Pair this lunchtime classic with a lightly-dressed green salad.

Serves 4
15mins to prepare and 45mins to cook
442 calories

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