Not only are individual items of cookware a stylish way to present food, they are also a great way of keeping an eye on portion sizes.

This is according to Naples News, which revealed how miniature saucepans and suchlike can make a real impact at a dinner party.

Small cast iron pots are one of the best pieces of cookware for the job, it explained, as they can be used to create the meals in, before being served at the table.

They could even be presented alongside a matching serving dish to really give the wow factor at the dinner table, the news provider added.

Top chef Tom Kitchin recently recommended in an article for Scotland on Sunday that people think of creative recipes to make the most of their leftovers from the festive period.

He acknowledged that cheese is often one of the most common ingredients that has not been used.