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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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, this roast beef recipe is your...

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Ham, stilton and leek suet pudding

Ham, stilton and leek suet pudding

Use up Christmas leftovers in this suet pudding recipe made with cooked ham, stilton and...

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Roast brussels sprouts with caramelised onions and baked eggs

Roast brussels sprouts with caramelised onions and baked...

Roast brussels sprouts become a brunch dish extraordinaire with caramelised onions, smoked paprika, dill and...

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Jalapeño, bacon and crispy potato frittata

Jalapeño, bacon and crispy potato frittata

A great way to use up roast potatoes, our Mexican-inspired frittata – with salty bacon...

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Rustic ham, potato and pea pie

Rustic ham, potato and pea pie

Use leftover gammon, or shop-bought honey-roast ham, in this gorgeous shortcrust pastry pie made with...

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Sweet potato, red pepper and turkey enchiladas

Sweet potato, red pepper and turkey enchiladas

Use up leftover turkey and cheese in these easy enchiladas. They make a fun Friday...

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Christmas cheese toastie

Christmas cheese toastie

”Once this is on your plate, winter can do its worst… Light the fire, pour...

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