Leftovers Recipes

Courgette and goats' cheese frittata

Under 400 calories and ready in under an hour, this courgette and goat's cheese frittata makes a delicious lunch or dinner.

Chicken in red wine

Have a go at our classic chicken in red wine recipe. This delicious dish has a rich red wine sauce which works wonders with the tender cuts of chicken. It's ideal for sharing at dinner parties or a cosy night in.

Chicken pilaf

This simple chicken pilaf recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast

Warm chicken and barley salad

Feed the family for under £5. This healthy recipe only costs 72p per serving. It is quick and easy to rustle up and a great way to use leftover chicken.

How to make breadcrumbs

Learn how to make fresh breadcrumbs the easy way then use them in our sweet and savoury breadcrumb recipes like chicken goujons or treacle tart.

Chicken and potato bake

This chicken and potato bake is a great way of using up leftover roast chicken or turkey. Just mix it in with bacon, herbs and potatoes to make this tasty, creamy bake.

Chocolate chip banana bread

This chocolate chip banana bread puts a naughty twist on a traditional dish, making it great for breakfasts or as an afterschool snack for the kids

Turkey and parsnip one pot pie

Leftovers pilaf

This pilaf is an excellent way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. This recipe uses chicken but any other meat will work just as well.

Minestrone soup

This quick, cheap and easy minestrone soup recipes uses leftover or frozen veg and cooked meat with pasta and beans in a tomato stock.

Chicken chimichangas

Chicken chimichangas are filled with juicy chicken, sweetcorn, tomato salsa and spring onions. This tasty wrap is easy to make and makes for a fun dinner

Bubble and squeak

Bubble and squeak is the one of the tastiest ways to use up mash. This easy bubble and squeak recipe sticks to traditional flavours & takes just 10mins prep

Turkey pie with leeks and mushroom

This turkey pie with leeks and mushroom is a filling and comforting meal to make when it's cold outside!

Turkey and ham pie

Turkey and ham pie is the perfect way to make the most of your Christmas leftovers. Turkey and ham pie contains lots of veg and is the a fab 'use up' dish.

Christmas dinner pie

This mouth-watering Christmas dinner pie has to be one of the best ways to use up your leftover Christmas food. It's the perfect Boxing Day treat...

Hairy Bikers' Algerian couscous

Hairy Bikers' Algerian couscous is packed with leftover chicken, lots of vegetables. Find more World Cup recipes at goodtoknow

Christmas curry

Christmas curry is a classic, and this recipe couldn't be easier.

Antony Worrall Thompson's Thai turkey curry

Looking for thai recipes, curry recipes, thai curry recipes, thai green curry recipes or easy curry recipes? Antony Worrall Thompson shows you how to make his simple turkey curry with fresh basil and coriander in our special step-by-step video recipe.

Smoked salmon and cream cheese risotto

Triple tested: A mouthwatering family dinner that can be cooked with leftover pea risotto, saving you time and money. Brought to you by Essentials magazine

Pickled cucumber

Looking for quick and easy recipes? Try this pickled cucumber recipe from Woman's Weekly and use up leftover cucumbers. Find more recipes at goodtoknow

Spicy sausage rice

Never know what to do with leftover sausages or salsa dip? Turn them into a new and delicious family meal of spicy sausage rice

Chicken, bacon and mushroom carbonara

Learn how to make this creamy chicken pasta carbonara with our easy video recipe - the kids will love it too! This recipe puts a twist on the classic carbonara with chicken and mushrooms.

Chicken and mushroom pot pies

These easy chicken pot pies are oozing with a creamy filling that's made using a cheat - a can of mushroom soup! These speedy pies are a family fave

Cheesy bubble and squeak souffle

A great vegetarian souffle with Cheddar cheese. It is light and yet substantial with potatoes and brussels sprouts.

Turkey soup

Turkey soup makes a delicious Boxing Day meal and will transform your cold cuts into a whole new meal. This recipe is really easy with just 10 minutes prep!