Recipes to cook with your fridge leftovers

Only got a few leftover bits in your fridge? You can still make yourself a delicious meal! Use up those leftovers using these easy recipes

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by Fiona Day |
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Cheese, ham and veggie rice bake

Is your packet of ham about to go out of date? Cook some rice and veg along with it using this easy recipe and you have yourself a tasty and healthy dinner.

Spaghetti frittata

Do your spaghetti leftovers look uninspiring? Give it a makeover with this clever frittata recipe, suitable for lunch AND dinner.

Crustless quiche

Got everything you need to make a quiche minus the tricky pastry? This recipe could be just the ticket to use up eggs and vegetables sitting in your fridge.

Mashed potato pancakes

Whether you have potatos about to go off or some leftover mash from last night's dinner, these potato pancakes make a delicious snack option for you and your family.

Easy chicken stir-fry

The great thing about whipping up a stir fry is that you can get really creative with your ingredients. Throw whatever you have left in your fridge and chances are it will taste fabulous!

Red wine brownies

Got some left over red wine? Use it to make some delicious and tasty brownies. An indulgent snack that will make you super popular with your friends and family (except the little ones- no wine for them!).

Cheesy chicken, broccoli and rice

Anything in the risotto family is an easy option when it comes to using up leftovers. Swap the broccoli for your sell-by-date veg or your chicken for mince and you'll still have a delicious meal for the whole family.

Spicy taco rice skillet

Tacos are a terrific idea for nights when your fridge seems bare. If you don't have any taco shells simply make this skillet pot instead. Yum!

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