We all want to get as much as possible from our time spent cooking meals for ourselves and our loved ones, but it can be hard to find smart ways to cook in batches and re-use leftovers without getting bored of them.
Here to help is Nadiya Hussain with her latest cookbook, Cook Once, Eat Twice. Packed with brilliant recipes, this cookbook covers everything from versatile staples and leftovers with a twist, to freezer-friendly bakes – plus a bonus chapter of unique condiments and dishes to make with food waste, scraps and peelings. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite batch-cooking and leftover recipes to give you a preview of what’s inside.
Just Roast Chicken
This simple yet delicious recipe is a failsafe way to cook tender, juicy chicken with minimal fuss.
Carcass Risotto
Turn your leftover roast chicken into a flavourful stock to make this hearty risotto, topped with crispy chicken shreds.
Chicken and Prawn Koftas
Perfectly charred yet juicy, these koftas are made with a balance of warming spices and a refreshing cucumber and sour cream dip.
Rice Paper Chips and Dips
Turn any of your leftover Chicken and Prawn Koftas into a creamy, moreish dip, scooped up with rice paper that has been fried to turn crispy.
Cottage Pie
Forget shop-bought ready meals, these freezer-friendly individual cottage pies are perfect for making ahead and heating up when you need an easy dinner.
Bolognese
This simple bolognese sauce is the ultimate staple to make in batches and store in your fridge. It can also be used as the base for other dishes, such as Chilli.
Chilli
Using reheated bolognese, all you need is a handful of ingredients to create a lip-smacking Chilli.
Roast Butternut Squash
Equally delicious as a side or main dish, this simple traybake features a beautifully contrasting creamy yoghurt base and crispy breadcrumb topping.
Butternut Squash Tart
Want to use up your leftover squash? Take inspiration from American pumpkin pie with this autumnal bake, with a smooth spiced butternut squash filling encased in crispy shortcrust pastry.
White Chocolate and Caramel Brownies
Fudgy, gooey, and indulgent, these brownies are not only easy to make but freeze really well, making them the ultimate batch-cooked treat.
