There's no need to let good food go to waste. Our bloggers have some great recipes for using up leftovers. Whether it's meat, fish, vegetables, or even fruit peels, there are plenty of ways to make use of what would otherwise be thrown away. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it can also help reduce your carbon footprint. So next time you're wondering what to do with those leftovers, remember that cooking them up into something new can be both delicious and environmentally-friendly.

Best Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink

It is a warming and filling soup traditionally made with haddock, potatoes, and leeks.

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

I’ve been experimenting with potato bread for a while now.

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

This Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy, tasty plus quick and easy to make as well! You've put all that time and effort into roasting the perfect prime rib, now to use the leftovers in something equally tasty! 

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe is one of the most popular versions of Chinese fried rice recipe which is vastly popular worldwide.

Smoked Pork Loin

Smoked Pork Loin

This juicy Smoked Pork Loin is easy to make, and doesn't take long to get that wonderfully smoked flavor! It's perfect for serving to summertime gatherings of family and friends, and the leftovers make incredibly delicious sandwiches!!

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

I love roasting a whole chicken for dinner because there is only three people to feed in my family and that means we get leftovers for lunch the next day! This version is very delicious, zesty and tangy.

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

This is a fun way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or anytime you cook too much turkey.

Green Chile Chicken Stew

Green Chile Chicken Stew

This Green Chile Chicken Stew is a family favorite that combines diced green chiles, salsa verde, celery, carrots, potatoes, and chicken for a hearty stew! Use a whole fryer or leftover deli rotisserie chicken for an out-of-this-world stew that is sure.

New Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Make the most of leftover turkey with this easy Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Sweet, spiced, and beautifully caramelized, this easy honey glazed ham is perfect for holiday dinners, crowd-pleasing sandwiches, or cozy leftovers your family will crave again and again.

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipe

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipe

This creamy chicken and broccoli pasta bake is the perfect dinner for two with leftovers! It’s ready in just 45 minutes and full of cozy, comforting flavors you’ll want to dig into before it’s even out of the oven.

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

The ultimate 15-minute weeknight meal, rotisserie chicken tacos! Shredded rotisserie chicken is tossed with taco seasoning, quickly heated, and served in warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings for a fast, flavorful dinner everyone loves.

Vegetable rice recipe for kid's lunch box in 10 mins

Vegetable rice recipe for kid's lunch box in 10 mins

Healthy and tasty rice recipe with vegetables for kids' lunch box, made by frying the leftover steamed rice in butter with carrot, beans, cauliflower, capsicum or bell pepper, onion, garlic and flavoured with a little herbs.

Butter Chicken Pizza

Butter Chicken Pizza

This Indian fusion butter chicken pizza comes together in under 25 minutes using leftovers for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner!

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Homemade Shortcrust

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Homemade Shortcrust

If you have leftover turkey in the fridge, this leftover turkey pot pie with homemade shortcrust pastry is an easy way to turn it into a new dinner.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Beans

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Beans

Stop making pasta salads that taste like yesterday's leftovers.

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