Christmas leftover recipes

Be wise to wastage and turn your leftover turkey and ham cold cuts and potatoes into truly delicious post-Christmas dinners.

Take a look at our Boxing Day buffet ideas, too, as that’s another excellent way to make the most of what you’ve got left.

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Ham and cheese bake

Ham and cheese bake

A cheesy ham bake is a versatile and flexible way to use up Christmas leftovers....

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French onion panade

French onion panade

This hearty French onion panade is an easy way to use up leftover festive bread,...

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Turkey pozole

Turkey pozole

This delicious version of pozole, a hearty Mexican soup, uses leftover turkey in place of...

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Leftover turkey tikka masala

Leftover turkey tikka masala

Create a turkey curry buffet even Bridget Jones would love. This fragrant turkey tikka masala...

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Caramelised sprout tart

Caramelised sprout tart

Looking for a delicious way to use up leftover brussels? Try our caramelised sprout tart...

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Sprout pesto

Sprout pesto

Sprout pesto is a quick and easy way to add a Christmas hit of flavour...

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French onion sausage casserole

French onion sausage casserole

Bacon-wrapped sausages cooked in a sherry-laced, onion-rich sauce make this flavour-packed French onion sausage casserole...

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Sausage ragù with dumplings

Sausage ragù with dumplings

Grab a pack of chipolatas and a few storecupboard staples and magic up this super-simple,...

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Brussels sprouts pancakes with smoked salmon

Brussels sprouts pancakes with smoked salmon

We’ve taken a classic brunch dish and have seriously upped the game with these Brussels...

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Peanut and soy sprouts stir-fry

Peanut and soy sprouts stir-fry

For the sprout lovers out there, this peanut and soy sprouts stir-fry recipe is a...

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Pulled ginger beer gammon salad with quinoa

Pulled ginger beer gammon salad with quinoa

Celebrate the flavours of Christmas all throughout winter with this pulled ginger beer gammon and...

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Pigs in blankets traybake

Pigs in blankets traybake

If pigs in blankets are your favourite Christmas side dish, you’re in for a treat....

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Leftover turkey curry

Leftover turkey curry

In the days that follow Christmas, there always seems to be an abundance of turkey....

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Leftover Christmas veggie traybake with cranberry and brie

Leftover Christmas veggie traybake with cranberry and brie

Use up your leftover Christmas veg in the best way! Mix up some festive veggies,...

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Smoked salmon rösti with clementine salad

Smoked salmon rösti with clementine salad

An ideal throw-it-all-together frying pan dinner which is great if you’re looking to use up...

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Roast beef with fragrant crunchy salad

Roast beef with fragrant crunchy salad

For a lighter roast which doesn’t compromise on flavour: try tender roast beef with a...

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