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Paella is the king of leftovers. Originally from Spain, this dish combines small amounts of meat, fish, and vegetables.

This is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Butternut squash is a type of pumpkin which is smaller and sweeter than the large orange Jack O’Lantern types.

This recipe makes a quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for a sunny day.

This savoury rice dish is a popular family dish in Italy, it is cheap and easy to make for lots of people.

Baked bean lasagne is a great store cupboard recipe.

This hearty soup has a lovely roasted vegetable flavour and is simple to make. It’s a perfect way to use up leftover vegetables and it freezes well.

This quick and easy flatbread dough makes these pizzas perfect for a snappy supper.

This delicious soup can be made using almost any cooked vegetables you have leftover in the fridge. This recipe is great for lunch or a light supper.

You can use any vegetables – fresh, frozen or canned, even leftovers – to make this tasty alternative to shepherd’s pie.

This is a classic recipe with a cheat method. It’s also great for using up leftover vegetables in your fridge.

This is a great recipe that can be eaten hot or cold with a salad.

Meatloaf is a family favourite and is a tasty, economical way of making meat go a little further by binding it with other ingredients.