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Chill out – Fruit and vegetables kept in their original packaging can be stored in your fridge to help them last longer.
Say cheese – Grate leftover Cheddar into mashed potato to add a lovely flavour.
Add some spice – Keep your store cupboard stocked up on ingredients such as spices, dried herbs and sauces to add some excitement to your leftovers.
Shop smart – Before you do your weekly shop, sit down and plan your mid-week dinners so you know exactly what you have to buy and how much you need.
Spread your wings – Get the most out of your bird – use the leftover meat from the chicken or turkey in a risotto the next day.
Save it for later – Freeze fresh raw meat within its use by date and defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking.
Whip it up – Use over-ripened fruit to make delicious smoothies or milkshakes.
Store your spuds – Keep potatoes in a cool dark place – it’ll stop them from sprouting and makes them last longer.
The big freeze – Freeze herbs or leftover wine in ice cube trays to add to stews and casseroles.
Use your loaf – make bread ends and dry slices into bread pudding, French toast, croutons, stuffing and bread crumbs.
Know your fruit and veg – Keep bananas separate from other fruit because they make fruit ripen more quickly.
Asian-style chicken soup
Use roast chicken leftovers, including the carcass, to make this zingy soup from scratch.
Servings: 4
Cooking time: 60 minutes
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