How can I use up leftovers?

Snap or type your leftovers and get a recipe that uses them as the main ingredients.

How much food do households waste?

According to Germany’s Federal Environment Agency, about 6.3 million tonnes in 2022, or 74.5 kg per person.

Can the AI tell if leftovers are still good?

No. Check shelf life and condition yourself.

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Leftover Recipe Generator

Paul Hummel Last reviewed October 6, 2026 3 min read

2 free recipes Photo of your fridge Snap your fridge, pantry or ingredients on the counter.

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Quick answer

Half a bell pepper, yesterday’s rice, some yogurt: AI turns leftovers like these into a complete recipe with nutrition. According to Germany’s Federal Environment Agency, private households in Germany generated about 6.3 million tonnes of food waste in 2022 – 74.5 kilograms per person per year.

Common leftovers and what to make

Leftover	Possible use
Cooked rice or pasta	Fried rice, pasta skillet, bake
Single vegetables	Omelette, soup, stir-fry
Stale bread	Croutons, bread salad, French toast
Ripe bananas	Porridge, banana pancakes
Leftover roast or chicken	Wraps, salad, rice skillet

How to enter leftovers

Leftovers are often hard to spot in photos, e.g. in containers. Use the text field: “cooked rice from yesterday, half a zucchini, 2 eggs”. The more precise the amounts, the better servings and nutrition fit. “Low calorie” is preselected on this page but can be changed anytime.

Safety first

AI cannot judge whether food is still good. Check leftovers for smell, appearance and storage time before cooking. More about the tool in the fridge-to-recipe tool.

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Sources

Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat – Initiative „Zu gut für die Tonne!“ (2024). Lebensmittelabfälle in Zahlen. Daten: Umweltbundesamt 2024 (Bezugsjahr 2022). zugutfuerdietonne.de

Recipes and nutrition values are AI suggestions and may vary. Always check ingredients yourself if you have allergies or intolerances. Only use food that is safe to eat.