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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.
This chicken noodle salad is great for warm evenings. Make your own bang bang sauce with peanut butter, ginger and soy sauce, and stir into egg noodles. Top with extra chilli flakes if you can handle the heat.
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.
Sweet and savoury come together in the loveliest of ways with this fruity dinner idea. The bananas, apples and sultanas balance beautifully with the spicy from the curry powder and the crunch of the cashew nuts.
Green goddess dressing likely originated in the 1920s, created by a hotel chef in San Francisco. Famed for its vivid green hue and bold, bright flavours, it's been a favourite salad dressing ever since, inspiring many twists and variations. Our green goddess dressing is light, zingy and creamy: whizz it up in just 10 minutes and enjoy with a green goddess salad, as a dip or drizzle on roasted veg.
Use leftover veg from your Christmas dinner to make this epic savoury crumble. This vegan bake makes a great Boxing Day dinner and is loaded with sage and onion stuffing for the crumble topping.
These simple pesto, artichoke and chicken pizzas come together in just 30 minutes for a fast midweek meal.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavourful fish curry recipe is an easy leftover salmon idea. The flaky fish joins spinach in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with curry powder, turmeric and chilli. Serve with basmati rice, a scattering of coriander and lime wedges to squeeze over.
These heavenly meatballs are inspired by the authentic Swedish dish for the perfect comfort food. Made with a creamy sauce and ready made herby meatballs, this dish is even more delicious served with cranberry sauce.
Packed with Middle Eastern flavours, these lamb koftas are juicy and aromatic. Served with an easy tomato sauce and golden, crispy potatoes, then save the leftovers for lunch the next day.
A hearty veggie stew where the sweetness of carrots and nutty chickpeas take centre stage.
Tuck into this indulgent stack of bacon pancakes, doused in a delicious drizzle of sticky maple syrup they really are the best way to start your day. Follow this simple recipe for breakfast pancakes this weekend
Use up Easter chocolate and hot cross buns in this fun twist on rocky road.
If you need leftover lamb ideas over the Easter weekend, this epic ciabatta sarnie is it! Loaded with succulent meat, houmous, minty yogurt and a zingy homemade slaw, this makes a lovely lunch or supper for two.
You can't beat a leek and potato soup, especially when it's ready in just half an hour! Our recipe uses leftover cooked veggies, keeping food waste, budget and time in mind. The smoky prosciutto and fragrant tarragon elevate it to something special, but it's a lovely everyday and wholesome soup too. What's not to love?
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
Repurpose leftover Easter eggs in this simple yet indulgent chocolate delight
Use leftover lamb and spinach meatballs to whip up these easy Greek salad wraps with crunchy lettuce, sweet tomatoes and a dollop of creamy hummus. Perfect for a light summer dinner or even a packed lunch.
Breathe new life into leftover roasties with this spicy potato side dish. You can use whatever spices you have in – ground cumin, coriander, paprika, fennel seeds or curry powder will work.
Bring a taste of Italy to the table with this delicious, warming dish of filled Cannelloni tubes enveloped in tomato and basil sauce and baked with a mozzarella topping
A classic Greek salad is a staple for your recipe repertoire. It's great on its own or as part of a bigger spread with grilled meat or veg. We like to serve it with toasted pittas for an easy lunch.
These easy biscuits combine a dairy-free homemade shortbread cookie recipe with jammy dodger-like gooey jam centres, and they're a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen too!
An ideal way to use up leftover sprouts – this quick, easy and healthy stir fry packs a fragrant blend of spices, the salty-sweetness of soy and honey, and the fresh vibrancy of carrot and leek
A slight twist on the classic combination of liver and onion, this hearty casserole has added smoky pancetta which gives a delicious depth of flavour
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.
You can add any extra seasonal veg that you like to this delicious pie.
Looking for a quick and simple family supper? This fluffy, herby couscous with succulent chicken and broccoli is ready to feed those hungry mouths in no time. Garlic, chilli and fresh parsley give this healthy dish a gorgeous aromatic kick.
Use leftover butter chicken to make these cheesy pull-apart sliders. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick dinner is great for weeknights.
This recipe is a brilliant way to transform leftover sausage ragu into a delicious dish. Perfectly spiced and nestled on a puff pastry base, this tart is something you won't want to miss!
Experience great depth of flavour and heat in this gorgeously spiced Indian-inspired omelette. Made with curry powder, garam masala and green chilli – there is plenty of spice to enjoy.
Rethink a family favourite with this one-pot shepherd's pie pasta recipe that uses up leftover lamb from your Easter lunch.
Use leftover veggie stew in this quick and easy midweek pasta recipe, topped with a scoop of ricotta, drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint
This is a picky tea with a twist! Fried tofu, hard-boiled eggs and lots of fresh veggies create a colourful spread, finished off with some leftover peanut dipping sauce from our Satay pork chops recipe, see step 4.
Whizz up a quick peanut sauce and transform pork loin steaks into an exotic-tasting meal the whole family will love. You'll have leftover satay for a delicious Satay sharing platter too – see step 1.