Boxing Day recipes
It’s not Boxing Day unless you make multiple trips to the buffet table to pile your plate high with Christmas ham, coleslaw, quiche and leftover potatoes.
We’ve got loads of ideas to use leftovers up, from turkey curry (what else) and a really easy spiced turkey rice. Pigs in blankets get a new lease of life in this French onion sausage casserole and bread sauce rolls are perfect for piling ingredients on. While we’re talking bread, you’re going to want to try this cheesy panettone French toast – and don’t get us started on this Christmas cheese toastie. Thankfully, a robust red cabbage coleslaw brings crunch, colour and freshness to the table.
Take a look at our Christmas leftover recipes and gammon recipes to complete your Boxing Day spread.
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Christmas leftovers
Turkey bruschetta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil
Bruschetta is given a Christmas twist in this leftover turkey recipe, dressed up with melted mozzarella, sun-dried cherry tomatoes and basil.
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Christmas leftovers gochujang rice bowl
Leftover Christmas vegetables are treated in different ways to build a rainbow bowl in this delicious recipe inspired by Korean bibimbap.
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Celebrity chef Christmas recipes
Nigella Lawson’s pea and ham hock soup
Queen of Christmas Nigella Lawson shares a simple recipe for a satisfying, full-flavoured pea and ham soup made with ham hock stock.
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Tiramisu
Pandoro tiramisu tree cake
Smple slicing turns a pandoro into a Christmas tree cake. Douse in coffee liqueur, mascarpone cream and grated choc for a tiramisu upgrade.
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Filled pasta
Stuffing and sage ravioli
Stuffing and sage ravioli is a clever way to use up stuffing from Christmas dinner. Impressive enough to serve to guests on Boxing Day.
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Christmas soups
Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp
A sophisticated creamy turkey soup using Christmas leftovers. Crisp roast potato edges, leek and apple are used for a crunchy topping.
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Celebrity chef Christmas recipes
Michel Roux Jr’s diplomat puddings
Michel Roux Jr shares his recipe for diplomat puddings. These delightful French puds are packed with brioche, custard, raisins and rum.
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Dinner party starters
Paul Ainsworth’s The Mariners taramasalata on toast
Taramasalata on toast makes a winning dinner party starter or snack. “There’s no comparison to the homemade stuff," says chef Paul Ainsworth.
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Camembert
Baked camembert with harissa honey
Oozy, gooey cheese drizzled with a fiery, sweet topping; this easy baked camembert with honey recipe is perfect for entertaining.
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Sausage rolls
Turkey and cranberry sausage rolls
These turkey and cranberry sausage rolls are perfect for preparing ahead and keeping in the freezer for those last-minute festive occasions.
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Christmas leftovers
Christmas leftovers turkey toastie
Treat your leftovers to an air-fryer upgrade. This Christmas leftovers turkey toastie is crispy, cheesy and ready in just 10 mins.
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Braised turkey legs with creamy madeira mushrooms
Turkey legs are gently braised in madeira and stock (or even leftover gravy) until super tender and served in a rich creamy sauce.
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Savoury bread
Bread sauce rolls
Use up leftover bread sauce from Christmas dinner or your Sunday roast to make these soft, pillowy rolls. Perfect for a leftovers sandwich.
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Sustainable recipes
Fridge-raid thoran
Spice up festive leftovers with a bright, tropical thoran. The quick stir-fry is a good way of adding greens to your Boxing Day table.
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Waffles
Waffles with caramelised clementines and pistachios
Sticky caramelised clementines and crunchy pistachios top fluffy buttermilk waffles in this festive brunch recipe.
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Halloumi
Halloumi, clementine and barley salad
Add colour to a festive spread with this vibrant halloumi and clementine salad. Enjoy as a starter or pile it up on a platter as a side dish.
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