End of Week Recipe Wizardry!
Real Time Recipes: Episode Eight
Hi there,
This week I’ve got some brilliant recipe ideas to help you use up your leftovers. It is the season finale of my newest TV show, Real Time Recipes. Episode 8 “End of Week Wizardry” airs on Wednesday at 8pm on RTÉ One. This week, I’ve got four dishes that make the most of your fridge leftovers. My upcoming book Real Time Recipes, filled with all the recipes from the show, is now available for pre-order and will be released in Autumn 2025!
This week I’m working culinary magic with leftover ingredients, starting with an indulgent cauliflower mac and cheese, enhanced by crispy breadcrumbs and smoky chorizo. I turn whatever veggies are languishing in the fridge into Korean-style veggie pancakes, spiced up with gochujang. I’ve also got ideas for transforming leftover rice into a comforting, flavour-packed Thai soup. And, for the ultimate dinner upgrade, I give a sophisticated twist to the nation’s beloved go-to meal: Spaghetti Bolognese.
Click on each recipe title below to get the link to the full method and ingredients on my website and check out the details of our Wind Shore Goods pop-up every Saturday and Sunday 11-4pm at Newbridge House & Farm this December.
Best wishes,
Donal x
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Recipes to make the very best use of your leftovers:
Leftovers often hold the key to saving time, money, and reducing food waste– all with a little clever thinking. The trick lies in knowing how to store ingredients properly and the hacks that make them shine again. Think freezing fresh herbs in olive oil to preserve their flavour, repurposing vegetable scraps for homemade stocks, or keeping bread fresh by slicing and freezing it in portions. Ingredients like cooked grains, roasted meats, and root vegetables are perfect for reinvention, while versatile staples like eggs, cheese, and sauces can tie it all together. With a smart approach, leftovers become a kitchen advantage, helping you stretch every ingredient and create something fresh and satisfying, day after day.
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Breadcrumbs
