Leftover Recipe Collection
121+ creative ways to turn leftovers into delicious meals
Afghan Bolani Flatbread
Stuffed flatbread with spiced potato and leek.
Apple Crisp
Use soft apples with oats and brown sugar.
Argentinian Empanadas
Little baked pies filled with seasoned leftovers.
Argentinian Empanadas
Leftover beef, chicken, or vegetables wrapped in flaky pastry.
Australian Sausage Roll Bake
Puff pastry rolls packed with leftover sausage meat.
Banana Bread
The classic rescue for bananas past their prime.
Banana Pancakes
Ripe bananas become fluffy pancakes.
Bean and Rice Bowl
Hearty bowl with beans, rice, and toppings.
Belgian Waffle Bread Pudding
Turn stale waffles or bread into a rich baked dessert.
Brazilian Feijoada Rápida
Quick black bean stew with whatever cured meat is around.
Bread Pudding
Sweet use for stale bread.
Breakfast Burrito
Leftover potatoes, beans and eggs wrapped in a warm tortilla.
British Bubble and Squeak
Fried cakes of leftover potato and greens.
Caribbean Callaloo Greens
Coconut-braised greens with thyme and pepper.
Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Leftover cauliflower baked under a bubbling cheese sauce.
Cheese and Herb Strata
Stale bread and eggs baked into a savoury breakfast pudding.
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Leftover broccoli blended into a creamy cheddar soup.
Chicken Fried Rice
A quick way to use leftover rice and cooked chicken.
Chicken Quesadilla
Leftover chicken and cheese in a crispy tortilla.
Chickpea Veggie Curry
A forgiving curry that welcomes any leftover vegetables.
Chinese Congee
Silky rice porridge that stretches a cup of rice into breakfast for four.
Chinese Egg Drop Soup
Five-ingredient soup with silky ribbons of egg.
Chinese Mapo Tofu
Numbing, spicy tofu braise ready in twenty minutes.
Chinese Scallion Pancakes
Flaky layered flatbreads from a simple flour dough.
Chocolate Mug Cake
A single-serve dessert from pantry staples.
Crispy Leftover Turkey Hash
Cooked turkey and potatoes fried hard in one pan until the edges crisp, with a fried egg on top for breakfast or a fast supper.
Crispy Rice Cakes
Cold rice pressed into patties and pan-fried until crunchy.
Cuban Sandwich
Pressed ham, pork and pickle sandwich with melted cheese.
Czech Bread Dumplings
Use stale bread to make traditional Czech knedlíky, perfect with leftover stew.
Danish Smørrebrød
Open-faced sandwiches using leftover meats, fish, or vegetables on dense rye bread.
Dutch Erwtensoep Pea Soup
Thick split pea soup with smoked sausage.
Egg Fried Noodles
Use leftover noodles with egg and vegetables.
Egyptian Koshari
Street-food bowl of rice, lentils, pasta and crispy onion.
Ethiopian Misir Wat
A spicy red lentil stew that works with leftover cooked lentils.
Ethiopian Misir Wot
Red lentil stew with warming berbere spice.
Filipino Sinangag Garlic Rice
Toasty garlic rice, the classic home for day-old rice.
Filipino Tortang Talong
A Filipino eggplant omelette using leftover ground meat or vegetables.
French Croque Monsieur
Ham and cheese toastie under a blanket of béchamel.
French Pain Perdu
Literally lost bread, rescued as custardy French toast.
Georgian Lobio Bean Stew
Herby kidney bean stew with walnuts and coriander.
German Kartoffelpuffer
Crisp potato pancakes served with apple sauce.
Greek Lemon Rice Soup
A creamy Greek soup using leftover white rice, eggs, and lemon.
Greek Spanakopita Muffins
Handheld spinach and feta pies in a muffin tin.
Greek Yogurt Honey Bowl
Five-minute dessert with fruit, nuts and honey.
Hungarian Goulash Soup
Paprika-rich beef soup that reheats even better.
Hungarian Goulash Soup
A hearty paprika soup using leftover beef or pork and root vegetables.
Indian Bread Halwa
Rich, fragrant pudding made from leftover bread.
Indian Masala Omelette
Fiery breakfast omelette with onion, chilli and coriander.
Indian Vegetable Biryani
Layered spiced rice that turns leftovers into a feast.
Indonesian Nasi Goreng
Sweet-savoury fried rice with kecap manis.
Irish Colcannon
Buttery mash folded with kale and spring onion.
Israeli Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
Italian Ribollita
Tuscan bread and bean soup built for stale bread and tired vegetables.
Italian Tiramisu Cups
No-bake dessert using leftover coffee and biscuits.
Jamaican Jerk Fried Rice
Spicy Jamaican-inspired fried rice using leftover rice and protein.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Coconut-scented rice with kidney beans and thyme.
Japanese Curry Rice
Thick, mildly sweet curry poured over rice.
Japanese Miso Soup with Tofu
A comforting miso soup using leftover cooked vegetables and silken tofu.
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Savoury cabbage pancake that hides all sorts of leftovers.
Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls
Pocket-sized rice parcels with a savoury centre.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Spicy, tangy fried rice using yesterday's rice and kimchi.
Korean Bibimbap Bowl
Rice bowl crowned with whatever vegetables you have.
Korean Japchae
Glassy sweet potato noodles tossed with vegetables and beef.
Lebanese Fattoush
Crunchy salad that rescues yesterday's pita.
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
A refreshing Lebanese bread salad using stale pita and fresh vegetables.
Leftover Pasta Bake
Turn last night's pasta into a cheesy baked casserole.
Leftover Roast Wrap
Wrap leftover roast meat and vegetables.
Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Melt
The best leftover turkey sandwich: sliced turkey, cranberry sauce and melting cheese pressed between buttered bread until golden.
Leftover Turkey Chilli
A smoky, gently spiced chilli that uses leftover cooked turkey instead of mince and comes together in half an hour.
Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
A brothy soup that turns leftover cooked turkey and a few fridge vegetables into dinner in about 25 minutes.
Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Leftover baked potatoes crisped up with cheese and toppings.
Malaysian Nasi Goreng
A fragrant Indonesian-Malaysian fried rice with shrimp paste and leftover rice.
Malaysian Roti John
Griddled baguette with a spiced egg and mince topping.
Mexican Chilaquiles Verdes
Tortilla chips simmered in salsa until just softened.
Mexican Sopa de Fideo
Toasted noodle soup in a light tomato broth.
Mexican Tinga Tacos
Smoky chipotle shredded chicken piled into tortillas.
Middle Eastern Mujadara
Lentils and rice under a heap of caramelised onions.
Minestrone Clean-Out Soup
A brothy tomato soup built from whatever vegetables remain.
Moroccan Tagine with Leftover Lamb
Transform leftover roast lamb into a fragrant Moroccan-style stew with dried fruit and warm spices.
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Sweet-spiced stew that welcomes any roasted vegetable.
Nepalese Momo Soup
Dumplings dropped into a spiced tomato broth.
Nigerian Jollof Rice Remix
Use leftover tomato stew to make a quick jollof-style rice.
Overnight Oats with Fruit
Use up ripening fruit in a no-cook breakfast jar.
Pakistani Chana Chaat
Cool, tangy chickpea salad with crunchy onion.
Panzanella Salad
Stale bread soaked in tomato juices with herbs and olive oil.
Persian Tahdig Rice Cake
Crisp golden rice crust from yesterday's rice.
Peruvian Arroz Chaufa
Peru's Chinese-Peruvian fried rice with soy and ginger.
Peruvian Quinoa Chaufa
A Peruvian take on fried rice using leftover quinoa and any vegetables or protein you have on hand.
Polish Pierogi Skillet
Pan-fried dumplings with onion, bacon and sour cream.
Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás
Scrambled eggs with salt cod, potato and onion.
Potato Hash
Crispy leftover potatoes with vegetables and optional egg.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Leftover roast pork shredded into saucy little sandwiches.
Rice Pudding
Creamy dessert from leftover rice.
Roast Chicken Ramen
Turn leftover roast chicken into a quick brothy noodle bowl.
Russian Beef Stroganoff
Leftover roast beef becomes a creamy stroganoff with mushrooms.
Russian Olivier Salad
Creamy potato salad with peas, pickles and ham.
Shepherd's Pie Skillet
Leftover mashed potatoes and ground meat baked into a golden skillet pie.
Singaporean Curry Noodles
Coconut curry broth over noodles and leftover protein.
Skillet Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
All the comfort of turkey pot pie with none of the pastry work: one skillet, leftover cooked turkey and a sheet of puff pastry on top.
South African Bobotie
Curried baked mince with a savoury custard top.
Spanish Tortilla Española
Golden potato and egg cake that turns leftover boiled potatoes into dinner.
Sri Lankan Coconut Sambol
A fresh coconut relish that brightens up any leftover rice and curry.
Sri Lankan Kottu Roti
Chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables and curry.
Stuffed Peppers
Leftover rice and protein baked in bell peppers.
Swedish Potato Pancakes
Crispy potato pancakes made from leftover mashed potatoes.
Swedish Pyttipanna
Everything-in-the-fridge hash of potato, meat and onion.
Thai Basil Fried Rice
Punchy stir-fried rice with chilli, garlic and basil.
Thai Tom Kha Soup
Coconut and lemongrass soup that uses up odd vegetables.
Tofu Stir-Fry
Use leftover tofu and vegetables over rice.
Tuna Pasta Salad
Cold pasta tossed with tuna, crunchy veg and a lemon dressing.
Turkish Lentil Köfte
No-cook lentil and bulgur patties wrapped in lettuce.
Turkish Menemen
A Turkish scrambled egg dish with leftover roasted vegetables and tomatoes.
Turkish Menemen
Soft eggs simmered in peppers and tomato for any time of day.
Turkish Yogurt Soup
Silky yogurt and rice soup finished with mint butter.
Vegetable Soup
Simmer leftover vegetables into a comforting soup.
Veggie Frittata
Use up leftover vegetables with eggs in a baked frittata.
Vietnamese Banh Mi
Crisp baguette stuffed with leftover roast and pickles.
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Use leftover roast pork or chicken in this classic Vietnamese sandwich.
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Fresh herb noodle bowl with a sweet-sour dressing.
West African Jollof Rice
One-pot tomato rice that stretches leftover chicken beautifully.
Zucchini Fritters
Crispy fritters that rescue softening zucchini.
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