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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.
Use your air-fryer to make this vibrant veggie toad-in-the-hole. We love this served with mash and onion gravy, then use any leftover roasted veg to make some super-tasty nachos for tomorrow's dinner.
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.
Customise this soup with whatever veg you have in the fridge; spring onions can be swapped for half a brown onion and kale swapped for any dark leafy green.
As jacket potato filling ideas go, this one is up there with the tastiest! A rich, tomatoey sausage ragu with melting mozzarella and herby breadcrumbs. This is simple food, but so delicious and satisfying – perfect for a hearty family meal.
Sausage pasta is an all-time favourite family meal and here we've used reduced-fat sausages to create a tasty ragu for wholewheat spaghetti. It's high in protein, budget-friendly and there are even leftovers for another meal!
Don't let breakfast become boring – give these easy banana and toasted oat pots a go. They're a great alternative to cereal with added protein from creamy skyr.
This fun and tasty chicken soup will get the kids involved at all levels from helping to mash right through to picking the meat off the bones.
Batch cooking just got that bit better with this jammy leek filling, with a helping hand from creamy ricotta and fresh spinach and basil. So versatile, this filling can be used to top warm bruschetta, or can be combined with a tomato sauce and cannelloni to make a creamy pasta bake – see tip, below.
Whip up this vibrant ginger chicken stir-fry noodle for a speedy midweek meal
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.
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.
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.