Leftovers recipes

A quick treat that will help to use up Easter's leftover hot cross buns

Use leftover chicken to make this Asian-inspired soup with rice. Simple to make, it's a filling bowl for colder evenings

There aren't any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Make the most of leftover Christmas turkey (or chicken) and use it in a low-cost, easy pasta bake. A few leftover pigs in blankets make for a nice surprise, too

Make the most of Christmas Day leftovers in this celebratory sandwich with pickled cabbage to cut through the richness. It's the ideal lunch for Boxing Day

Make this soup recipe your own using up any bits and bobs you have. Make a tomatoey soup with leftover veg, then finish it with flavourful toppings

Give the classic pasta dish a festive twist using silky, melting camembert. It's a wonderfully comforting supper on cold winter nights

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

This luxuriously light soufflé is a good way to use up a selection of leftover cheeses

Use up your leftover roast chicken to make this moreish lemon chicken soup. With added risotto rice, it's a healthy and filling dinner for four

Use up leftover Christmas turkey in this dish. After all the feasting, something crunchy and fresh with a little heat is just the ticket for Boxing Day

Make the most of leftover mash with these superhealthy fishcakes

Use up your leftover fruit buns in this sumptuous spin on traditional bread and butter pudding - a great spring bake

Make these pancakes using leftover porridge for an easy breakfast. Serve with berries and yogurt and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Use up the leftovers from a delicious home-cooked ham with this simple but classic supper

Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top

Turn your leftovers into something special with these lunchbox-friendly pork baps with tangy mustard

This spin on shepherd's pie is a great way of using up leftover meat and potatoes

This tasty pasta dish is a great way of using up your leftover chicken

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