Leftovers

Rustle up this easy, flavour-packed curry using leftover roast lamb and a shortcut spice paste. Pile over rice and serve with yogurt and any mint sauce you have to hand

‘To stove’ means ‘to stew’ in Scots, but here the meaning could easily relate to how deliciously simple ‘stovies’ are to make. Believed to date back to the 19th century, it’s said the creation of ‘stovies’ stemmed from the master of the house giving their Sunday leftovers to the servants, who would then turn them into a stew. This comforting recipe is ideal for Burns Night

Sunday’s roast lamb becomes a warm, substantial midweek salad that’s perfect to enjoy in front of your favourite TV box-set

An easy, get-ahead nostalgic dessert to have stashed in the freezer. The super-simple chestnut ice cream is well worth making in a larger batch, to accompany other puds

As with many traditional recipes, regional variations on a similar theme abound in this mash-based dish. While England lays claim to bubble and squeak, Ireland to colcannon and the Orkneys to clapshot, rumbledethumps hails from the Scottish borders. Its key components are mashed potato and cabbage (leftovers are commonly used), often with onions added, sometimes bacon, and frequently baked with a blanket of cheese on top

Turkey leftovers never looked, or tasted, this good. Give them a new lease of life with a creamy sage sauce and an indulgent stuffing crumble topping

This seasonal sensation with tart cranberry, salty bacon and creamy Brie is easy to transport and tastes great, hot or cold

Give leftover festive veg a second lease of life with this stunning tart. This is a veggie version, but you could add leftover pigs in blankets, shredded turkey and ham or crumbled Stilton too

Gather up any random opened packs of nuts that you have left over from baking and turn them into a nutrient-packed snack to keep in the cupboard for nibbly moments or an ‘on-the-go’ breakfast