Froodie’s use-it-up kitchen

Recipes that start with what’s left.

Search the ingredient, leftover, or pantry staple you need to use. Every recipe is flexible, weeknight-friendly, and written to keep good food out of the bin.

US kitchen? UK or Europe? Recipes include both °F and °C, with familiar swaps such as zucchini/courgette and cilantro/coriander.

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Easy wins for forgotten food.

Tested structures, sensible substitutions, and no five-page life story before the recipe.

22 practical recipes and growing.

Illustration for Air Fryer Recipes: Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Air fryer dinners 28 min

Air Fryer Recipes: Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

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Illustration for Chicken Breast Recipes: Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Vegetables
Easy chicken dinners 36 min

Chicken Breast Recipes: Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

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Illustration for Beef Stew Recipe: Classic One-Pot Stew With Flexible Vegetables
One-pot comfort 140 min

Beef Stew Recipe: Classic One-Pot Stew With Flexible Vegetables

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Illustration for Chicken Soup Recipes: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup From Leftovers
Leftover chicken 35 min

Chicken Soup Recipes: Easy Chicken Noodle Soup From Leftovers

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Illustration for Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Stovetop Mac With Any Cheese
Pantry comfort 25 min

Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy Stovetop Mac With Any Cheese

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Illustration for Meatloaf Recipe: Easy Weeknight Loaf With a Tangy Glaze
Comfort food 70 min

Meatloaf Recipe: Easy Weeknight Loaf With a Tangy Glaze

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Illustration for Noodle Recipes: 15-Minute Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
15-minute meals 15 min

Noodle Recipes: 15-Minute Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables

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Illustration for Vegetarian Recipes: Easy Chickpea Coconut Curry With Any Vegetables
Vegetarian dinners 30 min

Vegetarian Recipes: Easy Chickpea Coconut Curry With Any Vegetables

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Illustration for Shrimp Recipes: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp and Greens
Fast seafood dinners 15 min

Shrimp Recipes: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp and Greens

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Illustration for Recipes to Make With Ground Beef: One-Pan Taco Rice Skillet
One-pan dinners 35 min

Recipes to Make With Ground Beef: One-Pan Taco Rice Skillet

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Golden crispy potato cakes made from leftover mashed potatoes
Use up leftovers 20 min

What to Do With Leftover Mashed Potatoes: Crispy Potato Cakes

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Crispy pasta frittata with leafy greens and a golden noodle crust
Use up leftovers 25 min

What to Do With Leftover Pasta: Crispy Pasta Frittata

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Rustic fresh tomato sauce made from soft ripe tomatoes with garlic and basil
Use it up 20 min

What to Do With Soft Tomatoes: 20-Minute Tomato Sauce

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Clean-out-the-fridge vegetable soup with beans, greens, and mixed vegetables
Use it up 40 min

Recipes to Use Up Vegetables: Clean-Out-the-Fridge Soup

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Anything-in-the-fridge frittata with mushrooms, greens, peppers, and cheese
Cook what you have 25 min

What Can I Make With Eggs? An Anything-in-the-Fridge Frittata

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Garlicky sautéed spinach with lemon and chili flakes
Use it up 7 min

How to Use Up Spinach Before It Goes Bad: 5-Minute Garlicky Spinach

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One-bowl banana bread with two slices and brown-spotted bananas
Use it up 65 min

What to Do With Overripe Bananas: One-Bowl Banana Bread

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Creamy pasta with leftover chicken, peas, spinach, and parmesan
Use up leftovers 20 min

What to Do With Leftover Chicken: Creamy 20-Minute Chicken Pasta

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Egg fried rice with peas, carrots, and green onion
Use up leftovers 15 min

What to Do With Leftover Rice: Easy 15-Minute Egg Fried Rice

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Golden French toast made from stale bread with berries and maple syrup
Use it up 15 min

What to Do With Stale Bread: Easy French Toast

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Spaghetti aglio e olio with golden garlic, chili flakes, and parsley
Pantry staples 15 min

15-Minute Pantry Dinners: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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