Artichoke and spinach pasta
This artichoke and spinach pasta is perfect when you’re too busy or lazy to cook a meal. The tomato sauce can be your own home-made, or shop-bought, ready-to-use version. I ...
This artichoke and spinach pasta is perfect when you’re too busy or lazy to cook a meal. The tomato sauce can be your own home-made, or shop-bought, ready-to-use version. I ...
When I make roasted Duck for Christmas or Chinese New Year there is always some leftover meat on the carcass - which I carefully remove, shred and chill or freeze ...
If you like fishcakes and Asian flavours, why don't you try this simple and tasty recipe? Also, if you have any leftover boiled potatoes, it's a nice way to use ...
This Aubergine and samosa bhaji (fritter) recipe uses leftover samosas with aubergine, which gives it a very distinctive taste. If there are some leftover samosas, you can refrigerate them and use ...
This aubergine and sardine spread is a Mediterranean-inspired paté that’s perfect for toast, crackers, or as a light lunch option. It’s rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and calcium, making ...
If you like Guacamole, I hope you'll find this avocado cream with roasted tomatoes recipe an interesting variation on the theme. I normally make it when I have some leftover ...
This avocado hummus is a delicious, healthy and vegan fusion dish - guacamole meets hummus. It’s rich and creamy , ideal dip for parties or healthy snacking, nut it can ...
If you have some leftover baked potatoes – this bacon and egg loaded potato skins recipe will make a wonderful brunch the next day. If you don’t, just bake a ...
During the winter festivities most of us need to make party nibbles at some point, so it’s useful to know a few super easy yet yummy recipes. These bacon wrapped ...
When you have leftover grilled/roasted bell peppers you use these for many easy dishes, like this Bagel with avocado and grilled pepper. If you don’t have any, just use jarred ...
This bagel with egg, avocado and grilled pepper is ideal for a weekend breakfast or brunch. I made it with fried egg, but you can use scrambled or poached egg, ...
You can use stale croissants and brioche too to make bread and butter pudding. This Baileys croissant bread and butter pudding is so yummy, you can serve it on special ...
After the Christmas festivities, we often find ourselves with bits and pieces left over that are too good to waste. This baked croissants with chestnuts and cranberries pudding is a ...
You can make this baked potatoes with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas from scratch or with leftover baked potatoes. It’s healthy, yummy, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and filling. Serve it with a ...
Baked potatoes are loved by most families. It’s so easy to make some yummy sauce or filling for them whilst they’re baking in the oven. This recipe is a good ...
I just love baked sweet potatoes - every time the oven is on I put a few on a tray and bake them for meals ahead. This baked sweet potatoes ...
This balsamic lentils with courgette and tomatoes brings Mediterranean flavors onto our table. You can serve it with gnocchi or rice for a vegan meal, or as a side dish ...
Leftover roast meat can be used as the base of many lovely dishes. Pies are particularly loved in my family, so I made this leftover roast beef and vegetable pie ...
My childhood favourite comfort food was rice pudding. As an adult I like to jazz it up with spices, preserved or fresh fruits and voilà I have a lovely, uplifting ...
If you don’t know what to do with leftover roasted squash this recipe is worth a try. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for a quick lunch during the ...
This Steak, lentil and beetroot salad is ideal on busy days - it’s ready within 15 minutes if precooked or leftover vegetables are used. It’s low-carb, dairy and gluten-free too ...
This steamed Kale with beetroot and Parma ham is a lovely warm salad for the winter. It’s ready within 10 minutes so ideal for midweek lunches or suppers. Alternatively, serve ...
Leftover boiled rice can be used for stuffing. I normally mix it with sautéed vegetables or minced meat and stuff vegetables with it, such as squash, red pepper, courgette and ...
When I use the oven for one-tray bakes or roasts I always bake some veggies on the lower shelf for other meals. This roasted beetroot and fennel soup is a ...
I make this easy bean and rice salad with tofu when I have leftover steamed rice in my fridge. Some people don’t like reheating cooked rice – I have done ...
Lettuce wraps make excellent nibbles at drink parties or can be served as appetiser or starter at a a dinner party. I made these lettuce wraps with lamb and pomegranate ...
For a quick midweek lunch or weekend brunch an omelette is one of the easiest meal to create. This Goat’s cheese and grilled pepper omelette was made with leftover BBQ ...
When I have stale bread rolls I don’t throw them away - I make breadcrumbs or baked stuffed bowls/boats from them. These mozzarella and pesto bread bowls were made using ...
It’s an old wife’s tale that you shouldn’t reheat cooked rice. Well, I’ve been doing it for decades yet I’ve never had any problem – but I do keep any ...