Kitchen Leftovers Meal Plan
Leftovers are a valuable resource in any household kitchen. Accumulate too many, however, and they fast become contents of your compost or garbage bin – both a waste of money and a weight on the environment.
The following meal plan is designed to help you make the most of common kitchen leftovers – the offcuts in your vegie crisper, the frozen meats in the freezer, the half-opened cans of food sitting on your fridge shelf. Recipes like these will help you think about how to transform old meals and ingredients into new.
Make sure to check your fridge and freezer before you shop to get the most from what you already have.
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Monday
Lentil and Spinach Casserole
A deserving winter favourite, this casserole will pack a vegie/protein punch. Delicious.
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Tuesday
Leftover roast meat tacos
Depending on whether you’re serving this from a leftover or whole roast, it will make 4-12 tacos.
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Wednesday
Spaghetti bolognese
Neil Perry's take on a classic dish. He insists it is worth using both beef and pork for flavour and texture.
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Thursday
Lamb koftas in pita with tabouli and yoghurt
Tabouli recipe included. You can also try this recipe as a base for rissoles or hamburger patties.
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Friday
Swiss chard, feta cheese and egg pie
There's a particular place in many people's hearts for Turkish pide dough. Try this Turkish-inspired cheesy delight and you'll understand why.
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