Leftover lunch recipes

Avoid food waste AND knock yourself up a speedy lunch with these two-in-one leftover lunch recipes. These one-pots, stews, chillies and pies are perfect to enjoy as a fantastic midweek dinner, then pack leftovers away for easy at home lunches.

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Ham and cheese bake

Ham and cheese bake

A cheesy ham bake is a versatile and flexible way to use up Christmas leftovers....

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Salmon soba noodle salad

Salmon soba noodle salad

Use leftover cooked salmon in this filling soba noodle salad with a zesty sesame-ginger dressing....

Dairy-free Gluten-free
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Caramelised sprout tart

Caramelised sprout tart

Looking for a delicious way to use up leftover brussels? Try our caramelised sprout tart...

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Root vegetable and lentil tagine

Root vegetable and lentil tagine

Our take on a Moroccan tagine is packed with warming spices, seasonal veg and fibre-rich...

Freezable Vegan
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Roast chicken, cheese and kimchi toastie

Roast chicken, cheese and kimchi toastie

Transform a cheese toastie by adding roast chicken and kimchi. Oozy, melty and spicy, this...

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Veggie fritters

Veggie fritters

These easy veggie fritters with broccoli and coriander are a great way of using up...

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Chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta

Chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta

Use up leftover chicken in this delicious chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta and rosemary....

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Bolognese quesadilla

Bolognese quesadilla

Make this tasty quesadilla recipe with leftovers from the night before: bolognese sauce is transformed...

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Veggie hash with fried eggs

Veggie hash with fried eggs

This easy vegetarian recipe uses leftover mash and roasted veg to make a delicious veggie...

Vegetarian
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Reuben-style roast beef bagel

Reuben-style roast beef bagel

Make this Reuben-style roast beef bagel the Monday after your Sunday roast for a lip-smacking...

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Aubergine parmigiana sandwich

Aubergine parmigiana sandwich

London restaurateur Nicholas Balfe created this aubergine parmigiana recipe after watching – and being inspired...

Vegetarian
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One-pan tomato fish chowder

One-pan tomato fish chowder

This flavoursome, gluten-free tomato-based chowder recipe by Donal Skehan uses soffrito as a starting point....

Gluten-free
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Slow-baked meatballs

Slow-baked meatballs

Donal Skehan’s indulgent Italian-American slow-baked meatballs, with a rich tomato sauce and melting mozzarella, will...

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Fruity lamb and olive tagine

Fruity lamb and olive tagine

The secret to this sweet, spicy, melt-in-the-mouth fruity lamb tagine is time: after a few...

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Sausage, chorizo and sherry casserole

Sausage, chorizo and sherry casserole

This weeknight winner, sausage chorizo and sherry casserole, uses Spanish ingredients – chorizo, padrón peppers,...

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Chimichurri beef casserole

Chimichurri beef casserole

This simple, slow-cooked, Argentine-style casserole combines rich, smoky flavours with a vibrant, herby chimichurri garnish....

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