What should you do with leftover food ? Our leftover meals make it easy to put raw ingredients and cooked food to good use. From a tasty pizza for lunch to a comforting curry (plus, don't forget pudding!), we've got all the leftover recipes you need.
These mince pie pops are almost too cute to eat – almost! Great for a baking project with the kids or a festive party food platter, they're simple to make and fun to eat. Bake and freeze a batch, ready for when you need them.
This simple recipe is great fun for children aged seven and eight upwards and it goes to prove that savoury muffins can taste just as good as sweet ones!
Transform your Christmas leftovers into an aromatic spiced gammon dish, fragrant with ginger, Chinese five-spice and citrus.
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Transform leftover sausage and butter bean traybake into these tasty Greek pittas. Load your pittas with garlicky veg and crunchy salad, then finish with a dollop of feta yogurt for a meal that whole family will love.
Get ready for a flavour-packed dinner with our creamy sausage ragu – It's a perfect go-to recipe for a cosy and delicious meal! Use up your leftovers with this spicy sausage tart.
These moreish little pinwheels are packed with bold flavours, inspired by a classic British sandwich. Fun to serve at parties or as tasty savoury snack, you can make-and-freeze ahead – if you can wait that long to eat them!
This easy veggie curry uses leftover lentil ragu – see recipe below – and storecupboard ingredients, so it's rustled up fast. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and a hit of fibre, it's warming, wholesome and comforting. We like to serve it with a dollop of yogurt and lemon wedges for zing – delicious!
This gorgeous sausage roll wreath is a great centrepiece for your Boxing Day buffet table. Top the pastry with brie and serve with a pot of cranberry sauce in the middle for festive flavours.
This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a midweek family meal. Kids will love these cheesy fish fingers and you can make sure they get one of their five-a-day by serving with a crisp green side salad instead of chips
Cosy up with a comforting twist on a classic! Packed with tender mushrooms, this rich French-style stew is topped with crisp puff pastry. Serve with steamed greens for an impressive veggie feast.
Give classic carbonara a festive twist with crispy pigs in blankets. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just 25 mins this easy dinner idea is a great way to enjoy the build up to Christmas.
Looking for easy Christmas dessert ideas? This cosy twist on the classic crumble is ideal for using up festive leftovers and making the most of storecupboard ingredients.
A jar of mincemeat works wonders in this twist on a traditional baklava. We've added mixed spice and orange liqueur to make it even more festive. Wonderful for a party spread or teatime treat after Christmas shopping!
Stollen gives this bread and butter pudding tart a special festive twist for Christmas. You can even freeze leftovers for another time but we doubt you'll have any, it's that good!
Deliciously hearty and vegan, this parsnip and squash strudel with pine nuts and porcini makes an impressive Christmas main dish or side.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Layers of tender ham hock, creamy sprouts, and sweet shallots come together in this festive pithivier that’s as elegant as it is comforting. A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, while the easy-to-make filling transforms Christmas leftovers into a delicious centrepiece.
Take your roast pork to new heights with a seasoning of fennel seeds and black pepper. Sit the pork loin onto a bed of apples, leeks and beans, and cover in a creamy mustard sauce for a rich roast that makes great leftovers the next day.
Use leftover pork loin to top this vibrant rainbow salad bowl with a spicy harissa houmous dressing. Full of colourful veggies and fluffy Mediterranean-style couscous, it's the perfect winter salad.
Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
Pumpkin is a great ingredient for autumn cooking. Once roasted, it has a lovely sweet and earthy flavour that pairs beautifully with this tangy gochujang marinade. If you don't have any culinary pumpkins to hand, butternut squash is a delicious substitute.
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
Brimming with bold and sunny Med flavours, this hearty and healthy stew is ideal for the transition between summer and autumn, or winter into spring. We love the fact it's on the table in less than an hour, and there are even leftovers for another meal – try our tart recipe, below.
Quick to prep and packed with festive flavour, this sausage traybake takes just 10 minutes to throw together. Seasoned with sweet cranberry and fragrant sage, it’s a fab fuss-free meal for those busy days leading up to Christmas or for the holiday season when you don't want to spend too long in the kitchen.
This no-oven combo of two classics is the perfect winter warmer
This vibrant veggie quiche, featuring vibrant and nutty purple sprouting broccoli serves 8, so it's ideal for entertaining. Or enjoy it midweek and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Who says mincemeat is only for mince pies? Its rich, spiced flavour makes it an ideal ingredient for a whole host of Christmas baking ideas. Try this twist on the classic shortcake recipe for a delightful festive dessert or teatime treat.
Silky and comforting, this orzotto recipe is full of flavour with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and creamy burrata. A festive vegetarian pasta dish you’ll want on repeat!
Who says cauliflower cheese is just a side? This veggie gratin with lentils and crispy sage and onion stuffing transforms this Christmas favourite into a hearty vegan main!
Transform your roast parsnips and carrots into a show-stopping centrepiece with this impressive puff pastry vegetable tart. This is the perfect veggie main for Christmas dinner or any festive occasion.