Paella is a great vehicle for using up any leftover cooked meat or sausage that you’ve got in your fridge.

This classic lentil soup is a treat for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and can be further enhanced with lots of different vegetables.

This simple dish for one uses up tiny bits of leftover veg and cooked meat. It can even be stored in the fridge for lunch the next day.

Bruschetta is a great way of using up items from your fridge, use a variety of leftover cheese, cooked meats, tomatoes and beans, basically anything goes!

Perfect for veggies (and vegans if you omit the cheese) this lentil bolognese is a brilliant weekend dinner option for just £1.40 a head. We promise carnivores won't even miss the meat!

An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.

British asparagus is only in season for around six short weeks in May and June. Make the most of it with this great risotto dish, you can also add in leftover veg or cooked meat.

The fastest, easiest stir-fry! Just brown your mince, stir-fry those veggies and this dish will be ready in under 30 minutes.

This spiced turkey curry uses up leftover turkey and vegetables. Any green vegetables like broccoli, french beans and peas can be added at the end with the turkey.

A delicious easy family meal - great for using up leftover uncooked chicken from your BBQ.