Leftovers recipes

Quick and easy to prepare, this dish makes a great family dinner to use up leftover bread

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer

Try this German-inspired dish, packed with potatoes, bacon, pears and kale. It's a great way to get through leftovers – swap the bacon for ham if preferred

Porridge eaters in the house? Use up cold porridge leftovers to make this easy porridge bread. Enjoy with butter and marmalade or with soup and sandwiches

This bake is a great way to use up leftover roast potatoes or gammon and can be made-ahead and frozen for convenience

Try a basic soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Throw together a tasty supper in less than thirty minutes with the Sunday roast leftovers

Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers - adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you've got

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Use our recipe for spicy meatballs to make this easy springtime soup, packed with leftover meatballs, tortellini, white beans and spinach

These make a great lunch to use up leftover cheese

With abundant brassicas, there's often leftovers - create a hash brown-like breakfast dotted with apple and walnut

A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup

Make our spicy, honey-glazed meatballs to serve with giant couscous and a cucumber and lemon yogurt

Try this Japanese savoury pancake, made with cabbage and chunks of pork belly. Okonomiyaki pancakes are a great way to use up leftovers

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make this pasta salad, packed with sundried tomatoes and olives, and full of flavour

What better way to use up your cheeseboard after a dinner party than with a creamy mac 'n' cheese supper? Easy comfort food for a busy weeknight

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones

Use up a leftover chunk of ham in this healthy, but hearty, family supper

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day

Use our recipe for spicy meatballs to use as a topping for these easy crispy pizzas. Perfect for busy weeknights, enjoy with a green salad

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