Leftovers recipes

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

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

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

Use up abundant roast meat in a healthy salad with aubergine, tomatoes, pomegranate and mint

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

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

Cheat your way towards a baked fruity warmer by using leftover madeira sponge cake as the topping to a juicy pud

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

This spin on cottage 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

This bake is a great way to use up leftover roast potatoes or gammon and can be made-ahead and frozen for convenience

A basic soup recipe that can be adapted to whatever needs using up in the fridge

Throw together a tasty supper in less than thirty minutes with the Sunday roast leftovers

Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers - adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you've got

These make a great lunch to use up leftover cheese

With abundant brassicas, there's often leftovers - create a hash brown-like breakfast dotted with apple and walnut

A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones

Use up a leftover chunk of ham in this healthy, but hearty, family supper

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day