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Christmas leftover recipes

Be wise to wastage and turn your leftover turkey and ham cold cuts and potatoes into truly delicious post-Christmas dinners. You could even think about having a zero waste Christmas this year.

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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Christmas leftover recipes

Braised turkey legs with creamy madeira mushrooms

Gently cooking turkey legs in madeira and stock (or even leftover gravy) means they’re super tender and fall off the...

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Savoury bread recipes

Bread sauce rolls

Use up leftover bread sauce from Christmas dinner or your Sunday roast to make these rolls. The butter-enriched dough incorporates...

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Sustainable recipes

Fridge-raid thoran

Spice up your leftover greens with this bright, tropical thoran. It’s a particularly useful recipe to have on hand after...

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Brussels sprout stir-fry with paneer and coconut

Taking its inspiration from cabbage thoran – a stir-fried vegetable dish from Kerala in south India – we’ve combined leftover...

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Christmas leftover recipes

Cheesy panettone French toast

Sweet, citrus-studded panettone and cheese? Trust us, it’s a match made in heaven. Giving the bread the french toast treatment...

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Christmas leftover recipes

Leftover roast potato breakfast hash

Leftover roast potatoes are a common sight post-Christmas. Ensure they get a new lease of life with this speedy hash...

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Christmas leftover recipes

Christmas leftovers stew with bread sauce dumplings

A versatile stew that makes the most of Christmas dinner leftovers. The star of the show is the incredible bread...

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Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Mince pie ice cream sandwiches

Looking for an easy but impressive Christmas dessert? Mince pie ice cream sandwiches, served in golden brioche, tick all the...

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Christmas leftover recipes

Ham and cheese bake

A cheesy ham bake is a versatile and flexible way to use up Christmas leftovers. Fold greens, turkey or ham...

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Christmas leftover recipes

French onion panade

This hearty French onion panade is an easy way to use up leftover festive bread, cheese and booze. Bake until...

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Turkey recipes

Turkey pozole

This delicious version of pozole, a hearty Mexican soup, uses leftover turkey in place of the traditional pork, and is...

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Christmas buffet recipes

Leftover turkey tikka masala

Create a turkey curry buffet even Bridget Jones would love. This fragrant turkey tikka masala makes the perfect dish for...

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Caramelised sprout tart

Looking for a delicious way to use up leftover brussels? Try our caramelised sprout tart flavoured with anchovy, lemon and...

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Brussels sprouts recipes

Sprout pesto

Sprout pesto is a quick and easy way to add a Christmas hit of flavour to pasta dishes, soups or...

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Casserole recipes

French onion sausage casserole

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