BBQ Leftovers Recipes

What a weekend for BBQs. So how many of us now have a fridge full of lightly cremated leftovers? I find that this often happens when you invite friends round. Everyone turns up with twice as much as they could possibly manage and you have over catered in the first place.

So, what to do with what is left?

Sausages – These can be sliced up and used in a sausage casserole or as the basis for a cassoulet.

Burgers – these can be chopped finely and used instead of regular mince. The longer you cook it the better the texture.

Kebabs – I’m talking about the flavoured, reformed meat type products. Just think of what type of dish would suit the flavouring. Hot and spicy varieties would obviously go well in a chilli. Minted kebabs work well in a moussaka.

Chicken Pieces – These will probably be quite dry so will benefit from rehydration. Make up a packet of minestrone soup as per instructions and then drop in the drumsticks and thighs. Cook gently on the stove or place in a casserole dish in the oven at 180C. The dish will be ready in 30-45mins if the chicken is already cooked.

Pork Ribs – Shred the meat off the bones and use in a noodle dish or fried rice.

Fish – Mackerel is fantastic on the Barbie. Leftovers can be turned into fishcakes with some lightly fried onion and mashed potato. Serve with mayonnaise mixed with a little horse radish sauce.

Then there are all the added extras, salsas, sauces and salads. You can add salsas to your chilli, etc. If you have a creamy dipping sauce, salad and maybe even some corn on the cob it has to be Mexican Fajitas or Tacos.

So there you go, your leftovers should give you tasty meals for the next few days. Just remember that re-heated food needs to reach 75C to make it safe to eat,