Six things to do with leftovers that could save you cash on weekly food shop

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As the cost of living soars, many households will be finding new ways to scrimp and save money wherever possible. There have been many tips shared surrounding switching mobile network providers and cutting down on your energy consumption to keep bills low.

But when it comes to the weekly food shop, even the most organised of families can end up accidentally wasting food. Whether you buy too much fruit than you can manage, or if you completely forget about your leftovers from the night before, wasting food can also waste money.

Paul Wilson, personal finance expert at CashLady.com , has shared his top tips on how you can make the most of your leftover food and save some extra cash. From extra vegetables and excess meat, to leftover wine and bread - here's how to make your food go further.

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Many Brits avoid eating the end pieces of their loaf, usually leaving them destined for the bin. Instead of throwing them out, try blending them down to breadcrumbs so that they can be used when making another dish such as homemade fish and chips.

You could even mix them with garlic, butter and cheese to pour over a mac and cheese to give it a crunchy texture. And why stop at the end piece? Most children prefer their sandwiches with the crusts removed, so these can be saved and added to the breadcrumb blend mix too.

There are countless ways that you can make the most of your weekly shop using your leftover vegetables. Roast any spare veggies with your seasoning of choice and simply blend to make a creamy and super healthy soup.

The beauty of veg is that they can be added to almost any dish to enhance the taste while also upping your vitamin intake. Throw