Inspirational leftovers

Yes, you can turn straw into gold folks. Here at delicious. we have ways and means of making a silk purse from a sow's ear. What may seem like leftovers to some are ingredients towards a satisfying dish to us.

Inspirational leftovers

Stale white bread? Don't bin it, make a pudding from it. Sorry-looking mashed potato? Its uses know no bounds – from fish cakes to bubble and squeak. And the leftover meat of a cooked bird makes a great pie or its carcass the perfect base for soup. And if you've got your own ingenious recipe fashioned from leftovers why not log on and upload it.

Grana Padano, macaroni and pancetta frittata

Grana Padano, macaroni and pancetta frittata

A frittata makes a lovely starter or light lunch. You can use 150g of leftover cooked pasta instead of the macaroni, if you like.

Potato and sauerkraut gratin

Potato and sauerkraut gratin

A potato recipe that's good hot or cold, the sauerkraut adds a Germanic feel. It's good also with smoked salmon or any leftovers you might have.

Tuna fishcakes

Tuna fishcakes

You can use instant or leftover mash for this quick tuna fishcake dish.

Turkey and Stilton pie

Turkey and Stilton pie

This easy pie recipe works really well with any leftover turkey.

Roast beef, asparagus and Parmesan salad with balsamic dressing

Roast beef, asparagus and Parmesan salad with balsamic dressing

This easy salad recipe is a great way to use up any leftover roast beef from a Sunday lunch.

Quick fish and rosti pie

Quick fish and rosti pie

This quick fish pie is a great recipe for using up leftover pesto.

Autumn puddings

Autumn puddings

A no-cook recipe using stale white bread and autumn fruits - autumn puddings are gorgeous.

Smoked salmon pizza tart

Smoked salmon pizza tart

This smoked salmon tart is a great way to use up Christmas leftovers.

Sicilian sausage ragù with penne

Sicilian sausage ragù with penne

Use up leftover sausages from Christmas in this simple satisfying pasta recipe.

Potato and Christmas ham rösti

Potato and Christmas ham rösti

Take leftover ham and transform it into delicious röstis for an easy post-Christmas lunch or dinner.

Turkey, leek and blue cheese mashed potato pie

Turkey, leek and blue cheese mashed potato pie

This potato pie is a great opportunity to use up leftover turkey from Christmas lunch.


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