Three cheese, mushroom & lentil lasagne (p 93)
LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS
Scan for Walton’s easy nacho recipe that uses leftover ragu. delicious.com.au/August
Tuna mornay (p 90)
“Tuna mornay is one of those retro childhood dishes that sits on the fence of love/hate, depending on how well it was made. With a light sauce and punchy, cheesy breadcrumb topping, this version will have you coming back for leftovers, which there are from making a double batch. Freeze before baking for an easy meal straight from the freezer.” – Tom Walton
In a food career that spans roles as chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and father, Tom Walton has learned just how easy it is to avoid food waste and, more essentially, why it’s so important. “Food takes energy and time to grow or produce,” he says.
“It deserves to be used to its fullest. We also talk a lot right now about inflation. Food waste inflates the price even more – if we’re wasting 20 percent of something, then the actual cost is 20 percent higher.”
When it comes to bright ideas for cutting food waste at home, the opportunities are endless – all that’s needed is a little imagination.
“Make an effort to use what’s on hand first before going shopping again,” Walton says. “Have some great staple recipes up your sleeve that use random fridge-drawer vegies. Stir-fries, soups and pastas are great for this. And embrace cooking for – and enjoying – leftovers.”
Loving your leftovers is easy with Walton’s hearty big-batch recipes. These appetising meals take care of dinner tonight…
