You’ve made the big Sunday roast, and now you are wondering how to use up the leftovers in the fridge. There is meat, veg and potatoes, and you are not quite sure what to do with them. Heating up the same plate again is not always that exciting, so it helps to have a few fresh ideas.
This list is packed with great ways to use up what is already cooked. You can throw together pot pies, soups or quick traybakes. These are easy meals that come together fast and help you waste less food during the week.
Chicken and Dumplings
Deliciously rich and creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup have been warming hearts and soothing souls for generations.
From the tender chicken pieces to the fluffy dumplings and the flavorful broth, this easy chicken and dumpling soup is comfort food at its best.
To learn more: Easy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe
Maqluba
Maqluba is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with layers of rice, vegetables, and meat. You can use any type of rice, meat, or vegetables you have on hand. I usually make this aromatic dish with leftover lamb or chicken and roast potatoes from a roast dinner.
To learn more: Maqluba (Makloubeh) - Upside Down Rice Dish
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
This easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Turkey meat, Swede and Carrot Mash, gravy, and Pomme Puree - Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Thanksgiving or Christmas roast dinner. It is comforting, full of flavour, and very easy to make - a great casserole dish for cold fall and winter nights.
To learn more: Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Lebanese Fatteh
Fatteh is an Egyptian and Levantine dish made with pieces of fresh, toasted, grilled, or stale flatbread topped with other ingredients such as chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, garlicky yogurt, and cooked leftover chicken or turkey pieces.
To learn more: Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh
Red Lentil Soup
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi in Turkish) is a light, nutritious, and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables, spices, and stock. Perfect way to use up leftover Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes and Swede and Carrot Mash from a roast dinner.
It is super easy to make, and ready in just 30 minutes, a perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner!
To learn more: Turkish Red Lentil Soup - Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi
Macaroni Salad
This Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad recipe is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for any occasion. It is loaded with leftover shredded chicken or turkey, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing made with mustard, mayo, and pesto.
To learn more: Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
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. It has three main parts: a crisp, buttery pastry you make from scratch, a creamy filling with turkey, vegetables, and mushrooms, and a mix of herbs that give it a gentle, savory flavor.
To learn more: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Homemade Shortcrust
White Chicken Enchiladas
Soft flour tortillas filled with flavorful chicken and shredded cheese then topped with a velvety white sauce made with flour, butter, chicken broth, sour cream, and jalapeños to create a perfect balance of authentic flavors.
Ready in just 45 minutes, this White Chicken Enchilada casserole is perfect for an easy and quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
To learn more: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce
Air fryer version: Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce
Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup
Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs. This classic Greek soup combines simple ingredients to create a creamy, silky texture without using any cream.
To learn more: Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono
Circassian Chicken
Çerkez Tavuğu (Circassian Chicken) is a delicious mezze/appetizer made of shredded poached chicken mixed with a creamy walnut sauce.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey or stale bread pieces.
To learn more: Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken
Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup is one of the most popular takeaway dishes that is almost on every Chinese restaurant's menu. It is made with typical Asian ingredients such as dried mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, and silky egg ribbons.
This tangy, spicy, and warming soup is very easy to make with leftover chicken and can be served as an appetiser or a light main meal.
To learn more: Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Kuru Fasulye
Kuru Fasulye is a hearty Turkish stew made with white beans and diced lamb or beef, slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce. It is full of flavour and makes the perfect dish for cold winter nights. I often use leftover beef or lamb from a roast dinner to save time and make the most of what is already in the fridge.
To learn more: Kuru Fasulye
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