An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.

Children go wild for these burgers, keep them in the freezer for a last minute children’s tea - they can be cooked from frozen. You could also serve them as small meatballs with tomato sauce and spaghetti.

This delicious curry can be made using cubes of leftover lamb from your Sunday roast.

This classic lentil soup is a treat for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and can be further enhanced with lots of different vegetables.