LEFTOVER MEAL IDEAS
Simple ways to make better use of food already at home
- Sandwiches and wraps
- Pasta dishes
- Stir-fries
- Curries
- Soups
Leftover cooked chicken can be turned into a completely different meal, from wraps and pasta to curries and stir-fries.
- Soups
- Curries
- Omelettes
- Pasta sauces
- Casseroles
Slightly soft vegetables are often perfect for cooked dishes.
- Toasties
- Garlic bread
- Croutons
- Breadcrumbs
- Bread pudding
Bread can often be frozen before it goes mouldy.
- Egg fried rice
- Stir-fries
- Rice salads
- Stuffed peppers
Cool cooked rice quickly, ideally within one hour. Keep it in the fridge and use within 24 hours. If reheating, make sure it is steaming hot throughout and only reheat once.
- Pasta bake
- Cold pasta salad
- Soup
- Lunch boxes
Adding a few extra ingredients can create a completely new meal.
- Bubble and squeak
- Potato cakes
- Hash
- Soup
- Frittata
Potatoes are one of the easiest leftovers to turn into another meal.
- Soups
- Casseroles
- Stir-fries
- Salads
- Lunch boxes
A little creativity can turn leftovers into something new and delicious.
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