Any leftovers can imaginatively be converted to a disguised next meal. Only keep in mind that the texture and taste should not remain the same, to keep your secret intact.

Leftover chapaties can be dried in an oven and crumbs can be made to use instead of bread.

If you have pancakes left over, line each with wax paper so they don't stick, place in plastic bag and freeze. When needed, pop into toaster.

If you have leftover eggnog, substitute it for milk called for in plain muffin recipes. It's also good in pancakes.

Save all leftover bread trimmings and crusts. Put them in a plastic bag and freeze. When you have accumulated enough, use for making bread crumbs, croutons or stuffings.

Slice leftover cake, wrap individual pieces and freeze. Put in school or work lunches and the cake will be thawed by noon.

Don't throw away stale cake -- you can make a fine dessert with it. Soak pieces of the cake in rum, then mix into a thick vanilla pudding and chill. Cover with whip cream or decorate with silvered almonds or serve with fruit syrup.

If you have leftover tomato paste from a can,
scoop it by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze uncovered until firm. Pack in a plastic freezer bag and freeze up to 6 months. You can add frozen tomato paste to soups, stews, or sauces, or thaw quickly in the microwave.

Cutlets out of leftover vegetables - For best results use cabbage or cauliflower. Boil, peel and mash potatoes with salt, chopped green chilies, & coriander leaves . Add the spices & mix with the vegetable. Take small portions and roll into round balls.

Make a delicious rice pudding with leftover eggnog. Dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a little water and blend with 1 quart eggnog, 2 cups cooked rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and beginning to bubble. Sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg.

Leftover kheer may be further boiled and used to make goodies like kulfi, rabdi, etc. Use the liquid part, by spooning out the rice/sago/vermicelli/etc. These may be ground to a paste in the mixie before adding back to the liquid.

Puree leftover vegetables, add a little mashed potatoes or bread crumbs, shape into patties, sprinkle crushed potato chips and bake to make an excellent meal.

Left over coconut milk can be frozen in ice trays and used whenever required.