Leftovers recipes

Using leftover sausagemeat to make meatballs is a thrifty way to jazz up an oven-cooked pasta pot

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing

A quick, thick Spanish omelette that's a brilliant way to use up leftover potatoes and cheese with eggs

A filling rustic summer salad

Our egg-fried rice recipe with peas, bacon and mushrooms is a great way to use leftovers. Ready in under 15 minutes, it makes a super-speedy one-pan supper

Roasted peppers, olives and paprika give this bake tons of flavour. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken too

Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar come Christmas time – it's a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage

If you've got leftover smoked salmon trimmings, use them up in this creamy, indulgent pasta dish

Use up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast in this satisfying salad

Make a comforting bowl of this simple broccoli soup with a handful of ingredients and serve with a side of melty, golden brown cheese toastie bites

Use up leftover meat from Sunday's roast in this colourful sandwich

Turn your leftover Sunday roast into this impressive Monday night salad

This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours

Prepare your own version of one of Tuscany’s most famous dishes, panzanella. It's a good way to use up leftovers, as it's made with stale bread – simply toss with ripe tomatoes and an olive oil dressing

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste