Winter menu ideas for care homes
Bev Rangeley, Head Chef at one of Swallowcourt’s six elderly and specialist care homes in Cornwall, insists salads work well in winter too!
4 leftover pasta recipes
Don’t ditch your leftovers – turn them into snacks, salads and simple second-day winners with our 4 recipes using leftover pasta.
Soup it up
Add cooked pasta to bulk out broths and make minestrone, tomato or vegetable soup. It works with almost any veg you have to hand. Finish with grated cheese, pesto or herby oil for extra flavour.
Fast frittata
Whisk eggs with milk, grated cheese and chopped cooked pasta. Add fillings like spinach, peppers and onion and pour into a lined tray. Bake until golden, then slice into squares. It’s ideal for school lunchboxes and cafe counters.
Smart salads
Toss cooked pasta with mayo, vinaigrette or pesto, then stir in chopped veg, herbs and protein, like tuna, chickpeas or cheese. This quick-prep lunch option is easy to batch, great for buffets, and holds well for chilled meal boxes.
Cheesy bites
Mix cold pasta with cheese, herbs and breadcrumbs. Shape into bites then deep fry, air-fry or bake until crisp. Serve with salsa, sriracha mayo or garlic dip. They’re perfect for sharing boards, small plates or bar snacks.
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