Spring-inspired leftover recipes – Make the most of what you have! 🌱
Kira Zabe
April 9, 2025
With spring comes the desire for lightness: fresh greens, crisp flavors, and less heavy food. But what to do with all the leftovers in the pantry or fridge that don't quite fit into spring cuisine? It's simple: get creative!
The Smantry App not only helps you keep track of your supplies – it also inspires you to make the most of what you already have. And spring is the perfect time for clever use of leftovers!
1. Pasta Primavera – Spring noodles from the pantry
Ingredient ideas (variable depending on leftovers):
- 200–250 g Pasta (e.g., Penne, Fusilli)
- ½ Broccoli
- 1 Carrot
- 1 handful of frozen peas
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh or dried herbs
- Lemon juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Optional: Cream cheese or grated Parmesan
Preparation:
Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and blanch briefly in salted water. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Heat olive oil in a large pan, sauté garlic briefly, then add the vegetables. Mix with the pasta, season with lemon juice and herbs. If desired, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or Parmesan – and it's ready!
2. Spring-like Frittata – Deluxe Egg Rescue
Ingredients:
- 4–6 eggs
- 50 g grated cheese
- Vegetable leftovers: bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, etc.
- 1 small onion
- Fresh herbs (e.g., chives or wild garlic)
- Salt, Pepper, Oil
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Chop the vegetables finely, sauté in a pan with some oil. Whisk the eggs, mix with salt, pepper, and cheese, and pour over the vegetables. Let it set briefly, then place the pan (if ovenproof!) in the oven or transfer to a baking dish. Bake for about 10–15 minutes.
3. Warm Spring Potato Salad
Ingredients:
- Cooked potatoes from the day before (approx. 500 g)
- 2 spring onions
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp oil (e.g., canola or sunflower oil)
- Salt, Pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs such as parsley
Preparation:
Slice the potatoes. Cut the spring onions into fine rings. For the vinaigrette: mix mustard, honey, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Fry the potatoes in a pan with some oil until they are slightly crispy. Remove from the heat, mix with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle with herbs.
4. Sweet oven-baked pancake with apple or banana
Ingredients:
- 100 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 apple or banana
- Some butter for the pan
- Topping: cinnamon, sugar, honey or maple syrup
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Mix flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and salt into a smooth batter. Slice the fruit. Grease a small casserole dish or pan, place the fruit inside, and pour the batter over it. Bake for about 20–25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar or serve with honey.
5. Spring Panzanella – Salad with day-old bread
Ingredients:
- 2–3 slices of stale bread
- 1–2 Tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 handful of radishes
- Some cucumber
- Fresh herbs (e.g., basil)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- Salt, Pepper
Preparation:
Cut the bread into cubes and toast in a pan without fat. Slice or dice the vegetables, combine with the bread cubes and herbs in a bowl. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a dressing and pour over the salad. Let it marinate briefly.
🌼 Spring in the Kitchen – with the Smantry App
Spring is not just for cleaning windows – but also for rummaging through your pantry! With the you can keep track of your ingredients.
This is how the leftover kitchen becomes a creative comfort kitchen – completely without waste.
👉 Open the app, browse, cook – and enjoy.
Which combination have you tried? Share it with us on Instagram! 💚
Smantry: Not perfect – but made with a lot of heart
Many of our users write to us that theyhave been looking for exactly this kind of app for a long time. At the same time, we also read reviews that say:“Good idea, but …”
And that’s exactly what we want to talk about openly today.
An app for everyday life – not for perfection
Smantry is designed to make everyday life easier: manage groceries, stay on top of things, waste less.
Your feedback shows us that this is already working well for many of you:
- Inputs are quick and straightforward
- The scanner reliably detects most products
- Editing and making changes is easy
- Our support is perceived as fast, friendly, and solution-oriented
We’re really glad to hear that – because that’s exactly what we’re building Smantry for.
Why some things are (still) not perfect
What you often don’t see from the outside: Smantry is developed by a very small team.
Right now we are 5 people, and none of us works full-time on the app. We do this alongside other projects, jobs, and commitments – with a lot of passion, but limited resources.
That doesn’t explain everything, but it provides context:
- Some functions take longer
- Technical issues (e.g. with premium activations) unfortunately happen sometimes
- Not every idea can be implemented right away
Frequently asked questions from your reviews
Why a subscription?
The subscription allows us to cover server costs, ongoing development, updates, and support in the first place. Without continuous revenue, Smantry would not be able to exist in the long term.
"Why isn’t the bug I reported being fixed?"
Sometimes there are several bugs at the same time and we have to prioritize the ones that affect core functions. That can mean that a different bug gets fixed first. We always try to resolve everything quickly – but unfortunately we can only do it step by step.
Why doesn’t Premium sometimes work right away?
Subscriptions are managed through the app stores. In rare cases, synchronization issues can occur. That’s annoying, but not intentional – our support team will always help you with this personally.
Where we want to go
Smantry is meant to get better – not just on paper, but in real everyday life.
This includes:
- more features from the web app
- better stability
- more flexibility with categories
- clearer communication
Your feedback plays a central role in this.
In conclusion
We’re not a corporation.
We’re a small team that believes in a good idea and is putting it into practice step by step.
If Smantry is helping you – even if everything isn’t perfect yet – we really appreciate your trust, your feedback, and of course a fair rating in the App Store 💛
Thank you for being part of this development.
Power outage in Berlin: Why preparation and prepping are more important today than ever
An unexpected power outage in Berlin has recently shown how quickly our daily life can become unbalanced. Traffic lights went out, card payments stopped working, and many households were suddenly without light, internet, or cooking facilities. Such events highlight: emergency preparedness and prepping are not about spreading panic, but rather a sensible and responsible preparation for real risks.
Power Outage – A Real Risk for Major Cities
Whether it's technical malfunctions, construction work, or extreme weather conditions: A Blackout or regional power outage can occur at any time. Especially in large cities like Berlin, the effects are immediately noticeable. Without electricity, many basic systems no longer function – from supermarkets to ATMs to communication.
The most important question is:
Am I prepared for this?
Prepping: Preparedness instead of fear
Prepping does not mean preparing for apocalyptic scenarios. Rather, it's about everyday readiness:
- remain capable of acting
- be able to provide for the family
- Reduce stress and uncertainty
- not be immediately dependent on external help
The power outage in Berlin demonstrates: Just a few hours without electricity can cause major problems.
Stockpiling food as a key to emergency preparedness
A well-thought-out food supply is the foundation of any emergency preparedness. Experts recommend having supplies for at least 7 to 14 days. These include:
- non-perishable food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods
- Drinking water
- long shelf-life snacks
- Baby food or special diet
- off-grid cooking options (e.g., gas stoves)
Yet many households quickly lose track: What's available? What's missing? What's about to expire?
Digital preparation with the Smantry App
Here comes the Smantry App into play – your digital companion for prepping, preparation, and stockpiling. The app helps you to plan your supplies in a structured way and to keep track at all times.
With the Smantry App you can:
- Easily capture food supplies digitally
- Define minimum quantities for emergencies
- Monitor expiration dates and prevent food waste
- prepare specifically for power outages, blackouts, and crises
- Integrating prepping step by step into daily life
This makes emergency preparedness simple, transparent, and efficient.
Prepare now instead of improvising later:
👉 Download the Smantry App and start your digital emergency preparedness today.
Power outage in Berlin as a wake-up call
The power outage in Berlin was an eye-opener for many people. It demonstrates how quickly familiar structures can collapse – and how important it is to be prepared. Those who take precautions in time remain calm, safe, and independent.
Conclusion: Take precautions now instead of reacting later
Power outages, supply shortages, and crises are part of the reality of our time. With a well-thought-out food stockpiling and digital tools like the Smantry App you can make your emergency preparedness simple and effective.
👉 Start your preparation now
Download the Smantry App and gradually build up your personal emergency preparedness – before the next power outage occurs.
Discover the app now and be prepared.
🍂 Cozy Autumn Leftover Cooking – Comfort dishes made from what's available
When the rain taps on the window and the tea cup becomes a permanent guest, the most beautiful kitchen time of the year begins: autumn. And what could be a better match than stylish leftover cooking – dishes that are not only sustainable but also truly exciting.
Autumn leftover cooking means: use instead of waste, but with a touch of sophistication. Here are some more unusual ideas to turn leftovers into small culinary highlights.
🧀 1. Pumpkin Gnocchi from leftover roasted vegetables
Do you have some leftover roasted pumpkin or sweet potato from the day before? Perfect!
Mash the vegetables, mix them with some flour, salt, and grated Parmesan, shape them into small gnocchi, and briefly cook them in salted water until they float to the surface. Then toss them in sage butter and top with chopped walnuts.
→ Tastes like Italy, looks like fine dining – and it's all made from leftovers!
🥖 2. Rustic bread salad with grapes and goat cheese
Tear stale bread into pieces, toast in olive oil until golden brown.
Add a few grapes (wrinkled ones are especially sweet), arugula or lamb's lettuce, crumbled goat cheese, and roasted hazelnuts. Mix with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard.
→ A fall twist on the classic Panzanella – sweet, salty, crunchy, perfect!
🧅 3. French onion tart with leftover vegetables and puff pastry
Got some leftover puff pastry in the fridge? Make a tart out of it!
Caramelize onions in butter, add some leftover vegetables (e.g., leeks, mushrooms, or spinach). Spread on the pastry, top with a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese, and bake until golden brown.
→ Wonderfully aromatic, especially with thyme or rosemary.
🍎 4. Apple Sourdough French Toast with Vanilla Rum Butter
A piece of stale sourdough bread is soaked in a mixture of milk, egg, vanilla, and a dash of rum, fried in a pan, and served with fried apple slices and a rum butter.
→ Luxurious, yet made entirely from leftovers – perfect for a Sunday breakfast in pajamas.
🥬 5. Risotto made from leftover vegetables with lemon and herb oil
Chop the vegetable scraps finely and cook with a handful of rice into a creamy risotto.
A dash of lemon juice and some leftover herbs (parsley, basil, arugula) blended with oil make a fresh herb oil as a topping.
→ The acidity of the lemon beautifully enhances the earthy autumnal notes.
☕️ Bonus Tip: Using leftovers in a dessert glass
A few spoons of leftover compote?
Some leftover cake or cookies?
Layer it all with yogurt or mascarpone in a glass – and you have an autumnal "trifle" that looks like it came straight from a café in Copenhagen.
🍁 Conclusion
Autumnal leftover cooking is not a last resort, but a playground for creativity. When you look at ingredients with open eyes – not as leftovers, but as opportunities – small, exquisite dishes full of soul and flavor emerge.
Why we never stop refining Smantry ✨
At Smantry, we don't believe in 'finished'.
An app that is meant to accompany people in their daily lives is never complete – it grows, changes, and evolves. Just like the people who use it. 💛
We regularly pay attention to every detail:
How does a click feel? Is the path to a function clear enough? Does the idea behind a new view come across intuitively?
Sometimes it's just tiny things that make the difference – a better-placed button, a simplified overview, or a sentence that suddenly becomes clearer.
What drives us is the idea that Smantry should feel easy, familiar, and meaningful.
We want you to open the app and feel: "Ah, this is exactly how it should work."
Of course, not everything always goes perfectly. But that's exactly the point: We take the time to listen, to observe, to reconsider. Every piece of feedback, every use case, every new idea helps us to understand a little better what really matters.
Smantry is not a rigid product for us – it's a living process. A collaborative project that grows step by step.
And every update, every small improvement is a sign that we are on the right track:
A path to an app that doesn't feel like technology, but like support.
Towards a daily life that becomes simpler. Towards clarity, structure – and maybe even a bit of ease. 🌿
We're staying on it.
Because we are convinced that good things take time – and that it's worth creating them with heart.
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