Shepherd's pie

Don't let your dry, leftover roast lamb go to waste by turning it into this fleecy-topped pie. Here, the lamb is gently cooked in a rich red-wine and tomato sauce to give it oodles of flavour and restore some much-needed moisture.

What to do with overcooked meat

Roast meat fritters

One of the best ways to transform your overcooked meat is to turn it into these succulent fritters. Here, the cooking process will inject plenty of steam into the meat, ensuring it is perfectly crisp on the outside and moist on the inside.

Pasta with chicken and spinach

Add a little moisture back into your overcooked chicken by adding it to a creamy pasta dish. By shredding the chicken, then adding it to the sauce, you allow it to absorb moisture, and buckets of flavour. The added crunch of toasted pine nuts adds texture and crunch to this perfect pasta dish.

What to do with overcooked meat

Chicken sandwiches

If you find your chicken is dry, tough and tasteless, try turning it into a delicious sandwich by shredding the meat and mixing it with mayonnaise, aioli or your favourite creamy dressing. Add crunchy vegetables, such as cucumber, lettuce and pea sprouts to add plenty of extra moisture and freshness.

Slow cooked beef tacos

If you have dried out beef that you don't know what to do with, try this simple trick. Cut the meat into chunks and add it to your slow cooker, together with your favourite Mexican salsa or sauce. Set the slow cooker to its lowest setting and let it cook for a few hours, until the meat is falling apart. Shred the meat and add it to taco shells, together with a fresh salsa, guacamole and plenty of cheese.

Pan-fried chicken strips

Try slicing your dry chicken breasts into thin strips and then sautéing them in a hot pan with a knob of butter, a tablespoon of white wine or stock and a few chopped herbs. The chicken will absorb the flavours and moisture in the pan and will then be perfect for adding to a salad, sandwich or veggie bake.

What to do with overcooked meat

Fried rice

If you have leftover pork, chicken or beef, try cutting it into a fine dice to add to fried rice. The heat of the wok, together with the soy sauce, will add moisture and flavour to the meat, while the soft fried eggs and vegetables will ensure there's plenty of contrast.

Beef dayafter

It's hard to believe that overcooked beef can be transformed into this crunchy potato and breadcrumb topped casserole. However, here that is exactly what you get when the diced meat is rehydrated in a mix of butter, passata, stock and onions. Perfect for a cold winter's night, this is an easy way to transform overcooked meat into something delicious.