A Perfect Makeover For The Leftovers
3.Potato:
Potato is another common leftover item.Here are some ideas for a makeover with leftover potatoes:
Potato Pie: 
Ingredients
2 cups leftover potato(mashed); a handful of chopped chives or spring onion greens; 1 tsp mustard; 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed peppers; 1/4 cup grated cheese; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/4 cup finely grated cheese or 3 tbsp parmesan cheese shavings; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; milk, if required;
Method:
Mix the chives, mustard and mixed peppers to the mashed potatoes.Add the 1/4 cup of cheese and mix well.If it is too firm you can add a bit of milk to soften it.Butter or oil a glass dish and put the mixture into it.Top with the sesame seeds, breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese or Parmesan shavings.Place this in a preheated oven at 180 degree C for about 20 minutes or heat it in the microwave and put it under a grill until the top is brown.
Make It Non-Veg:
Add bits of bacon or even ham to the potato mixture.
*********************************************  Chunky Potato And Tuna Salad(Serves 4):
Ingredients:
300g small leftover potatoes(halved and slightly warmed); 2 tbsp olive oil; squeeze of lemon juice; salt to taste; 1 orange peel(deseeded and chopped); 2 sticks celery(finely chopped); 185g can tuna(drained);
Method:
When the potatoes are slightly warmed, toss them with olive oil and lemon juice and season to taste.When completely cold, mix in the orange pepper, celery and the tuna.
*********************************************  Potato And Ham Hash Browns(serves 6):
Ingredients:
3 tbsp reduced fat butter or margarine; 2 medium leftover potatoes(diced); 1 small onion(finely chopped); 1/2 green bell pepper(finely chopped); 1 cup finely diced cooked ham; 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp dried crumbled thyme;
Method:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low to medium heat. Add remaining ingredients to the potato and mix well.Place spoonfuls of mixture in the skillet, flatten slightly and cook for 4-5 minutes each side until until well browned, and golden.Serve with bread or toast.
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