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Common leftovers
12 recipes you can make
South African Bobotie
Curried baked mince with a savoury custard top.
Uses: bread, beef · 3 extras needed
Danish Smørrebrød
Open-faced sandwiches using leftover meats, fish, or vegetables on dense rye bread.
Uses: bread, beef · 4 extras needed
Australian Sausage Roll Bake
Puff pastry rolls packed with leftover sausage meat.
Uses: bread · 3 extras needed
French Pain Perdu
Literally lost bread, rescued as custardy French toast.
Uses: bread · 3 extras needed
Indian Bread Halwa
Rich, fragrant pudding made from leftover bread.
Uses: bread · 3 extras needed
Malaysian Roti John
Griddled baguette with a spiced egg and mince topping.
Uses: beef · 3 extras needed
Argentinian Empanadas
Little baked pies filled with seasoned leftovers.
Uses: beef · 4 extras needed
Bread Pudding
Sweet use for stale bread.
Uses: bread · 4 extras needed
Cuban Sandwich
Pressed ham, pork and pickle sandwich with melted cheese.
Uses: bread · 4 extras needed
French Croque Monsieur
Ham and cheese toastie under a blanket of béchamel.
Uses: bread · 4 extras needed
Hungarian Goulash Soup
Paprika-rich beef soup that reheats even better.
Uses: beef · 4 extras needed
Italian Ribollita
Tuscan bread and bean soup built for stale bread and tired vegetables.
Uses: bread · 4 extras needed
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