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.
Try something new with your leftover lamb with this super easy ramen recipe. Give packet noodles extra flavour with miso and ginger, then load on your leftover meat and whatever toppings you fancy. We recommend pak choi, carrots and jammy eggs.
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!
This pasta bake takes its inspiration from Turkish manti – lamb or beef mince dumplings topped with a rich tomato sauce and yogurt. Try making this recipe to use up any Easter leftovers you may have.
Transform your Christmas turkey leftovers into this super-tasty, flavour-packed ramen. Topped with quick pickled carrots and fried eggs, this comforting and nourishing broth is ideal for those chilly evenings between Christmas and New Year.
This flavoursome pasta salad makes a great lunch on the go or simple spring dinner. Ready in 15 minutes, it uses leftover marinated courgettes (see tip, below) and budget-friendly tinned salmon, so it's a super-easy solution when hunger strikes!
This pretty galette is a feast for the eyes as well as being totally delicious! Brimming with fresh spring flavours, it's simple to make using readymade pastry and the herby, lemony courgettes and soya beans pair beautifully with the creamy ricotta. What's more, you'll have leftover marinated courgette mix for our pasta salad – see recipe, below.
We’ve taken inspiration from the classic porchetta recipe to bring you this delicious Italian-inspired roast. Serve alongside oregano roasties, plus balsamic and Parmesan broccoli. Use the leftovers to make this gorgeous pork ragu with tagliatelle to enjoy later in the week.
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.
If you're looking for a tasty spin to really set your Christmas dinner apart, then look no further than this zesty roast turkey recipe
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
Nothing beats a classic turkey curry and this fragrant biryani is an inventive and delicious way of using up any turkey leftovers
Juicy and garlicky, this roast chicken Kiev is a must-try for your next Sunday roast. With crispy garlic breadcrumbs and a squeeze of lemon juice, you’re going to love this one.
Give your leftover roast lamb another chance to shine with this rich and meaty ragu recipe
Make your own flatbreads with just 2 ingredients, then top your crispy base with topped with tender shredded lamb and vibrant veggies. Drizzle with tahini and lemon juice - a great way to use up Easter leftovers!
Wondering what to do with that leftover Easter lamb? This potato hash is just the ticket. Crispy lamb and potatoes are fried with spring onions, then topped with a squeeze of lemon and lashings of hot sauce.
Turn leftover roast lamb into a delicious moussaka with this easy recipe that uses a jar of sauce and frozen Mediterranean-style vegetables as a cheat's way of getting dinner on the table quicker.
There's nothing more comforting than homemade lamb hotpot.
Use leftover cauliflower pasta sauce to whip up a summery stew with chickpeas and tomatoes. Top with a drizzle of homemade watercress pesto for extra flavour.
Enjoy this smoky sweet potato stew for dinner tonight. Use any leftovers to make our chorizo and feta pastry for lunch the next day.
Use leftover smoky chorizo stew to make these Mediterranean-inspired pastries for a light lunch or dinner.
Everyone loves a frittata and the addition of sticky hot dog sausages makes it super-tasty! Using leftovers from our One-tray hot dogs with wedges, it's quick and easy too – a real winning dinner!
Here's a clever, easy way to cook a family favourite in one tray. The sausages have a spicy kick, but you can always swap them for plain sausages if you're cooking for little ones. Plus, there's leftover sausages and veg for a frittata the next day!
Leftover roasted root veg and crunchy seasonal apples make up this Italian-style salad, using toasted ciabatta to crisp the dish up to perfection
Use leftover roasted butternut squash to make this lovely autumnal midweek gnocchi recipe. Instead of boiling your potato dumplings, this recipe fries them instead, creating a crispy coating ready to be tossed with roasted squash, fresh sage leaves and spinach.
Use leftover fennel spiked pork meatballs and tomato sauce in this spicy sub sandwich recipe. Ciabatta bread is topped with chipotle laced sauce with beans, fresh avocado, meatballs, coriander and plenty of fresh green salad in this midweek dish.
Serve up this autumnal dish for the perfect midweek meal. Tender chicken thighs are simmered with white wine, cannellini beans and tarragon and served with warm crusty bread in this comforting recipe. Use the leftover stew the next day to make a creamy Chicken and ricotta galette, see tip, below.
A delicious twist on fish cakes made with leftover pearl barley
A speedy veggie rice bowl using leftover roasted squash
A healthy, veggie Thai-inspired dish to to treat your tastebuds
Let the oven do all the work with this easy Greek-style sausage traybake. Drizzle your veg with a garlic, lemon and oregano oil, then roast with sausages until golden. Serve with a dollop of feta yogurt. Use any leftovers to make our Greek sausage pittas for dinner tomorrow.
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.
When only a creamy curry will do, bookmark this super-easy recipe using leftover creamy sauce from our Spiced roasted veg mac and cheese. With frozen veg and storecupboard spices, this is the ultimate fast fakeaway dish for any night of the week.
We've taken the well-loved dish mac 'n' cheese and packed in root veg and spices to create a delicious twist that's budget- and freezer-friendly. There's even leftover cheesy sauce to make the Cheat's creamy chicken and spinach curry.