Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEasyChristmas
Toss leftover turkey meat in a mixture of butter and hot sauce to pile into soft brioche buns – it's a Boxing Day sandwich but not as you know it.
Cook time: 15 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeAdvancedOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Paella is a great vehicle for using up any leftover cooked meat or sausage that you’ve got in your fridge.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatIntermediate
A delicious spicy warming sweet and sour fruit mince pie, a great way to use up meat and leftover vegetables.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeNut freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
This classic lentil soup is a treat for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and can be further enhanced with lots of different vegetables.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsCook with kids
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.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeEasyUse up breadLeftover vegLeftover fruit
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!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
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!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateMeals for freezingMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatLeftover veg
This is a useful basic recipe that the kids will love and takes no time to cook. You could bulk it out with more veggies such as carrots, baked beans, broccoli florets, chopped green beans or peas.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
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.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes