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items: Top 20 Boxing Day buffet ideas
items: 10 quick Boxing Day dinners
items: How to feed a Christmas cake
items: This creamy pasta recipe is the tastiest way to eat your leftover pumpkin
items: Top 10 best fakeaway recipes
items: Easiest ever Christmas dinner
items: 2-hour Christmas dinner menu
items: Top 10 New Year’s Eve cocktails
items: 10 decadent Christmas cheesecakes
items: 20 best ever flapjack recipes

Top 20 Boxing Day buffet ideas
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Boxing Day
subject: Buffet
subject: Buffet recipes
subject: Christmas
subject: Family
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: Leftovers
subject: Winter
description: Learn how to host a Boxing Day buffet by revamping your Christmas leftovers after the big day. Try these easy-to-make, seasonal dishes to wow a crowd
encoded: Boxing Day was made for relaxing with friends and family and indulging in the best of your Christmas leftovers. Turn sad-looking scraps into new meals, and if you're having people over, put together a buffet to impress. These Boxing Day party food ideas are all about big, comforting flavours and making the most of festive favourites. We've got clever pasta bakes, salads, scones and puddings to use up whatever's left in the kitchen and keep the party going well beyond Christmas Day. ' Check out our Boxing Day recipes for more ways to use your Christmas leftovers. If you’d prefer a more intimate affair after you’ve hosted your main celebrations, why not try our quick Boxing Day dinners or family dinner ideas for Christmas leftovers? And it’s never too late for a Christmas sweet treat! Try our best leftover Christmas dessert ideas to breathe life into your stale festive cakes and biscuits. Salads and finger foods 1. Boxing day scones Turn your leftover gammon or ham into a round of warm fresh scones, the perfect welcome for last-minute guests between Christmas and New Year. Discover more sweet and savoury scone recipes. 2. Orange, fennel & wild rice salad Do you have carrots left over from Christmas Day? You can enhance them with texture and fresh flavours in this orange, fennel & wild rice salad. Use up more of your leftover Christmas veg with these clever Christmas leftover salads. 3. Veg peel fritters Save your vegetable peelings from your Christmas roasts to make these easy fritters, spiced with chilli powder, cumin and nigella seeds. They go perfectly with a lime pickle, mango chutney or raita dip. 4. Honeyed beetroot & carrot salad with feta & hazelnuts If you have a bag of leftover carrots in your cupboard, spruce them up in this honeyed beetroot & carrot salad with feta & hazelnuts. Make the zesty dressing using honey, lemon zest, orange, cumin and coriander. It’s a light and refreshing main, ideal after a heavy Christmas roast. Make the most of seasonal winter…

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10 quick Boxing Day dinners
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Boxing Day
subject: Christmas
subject: Easy
subject: Family
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: Quick
subject: Winter
description: Make a quick and easy Boxing Day dinner using up your Christmas Day leftovers. Whip up spicy noodles, some comforting gnocchi or a simple yet filling salad.
encoded: Everyone's had a lie-in, you've been in your new pyjamas all day and now you're craving something speedy and satisfying for dinner. Boxing Day is the one day everyone looks forward to leftovers, but you can do so much better than turkey sandwiches. Dare we say, you may even prefer these tempting dishes to Christmas dinner itself. Plus, all these Boxing Day recipes take 20 minutes or less to make, allowing you more time to spend with the family. See our family dinner ideas for Christmas leftovers for more dinner inspiration. 1. Chicken tikka masala pizza Skip stretching the pizza dough and pile Indian toppings on a naan instead. Our chicken tikka masala naan bread pizzas boast tender chicken breast, but you could also use leftover turkey quickly warmed through in a pan with curry paste. Finish with spoonfuls of cooling natural yogurt and sweet mango chutney to balance the spices. If you're bored with heavy Christmas fare, this is the perfect antidote. 2. Poached eggs with salmon and bubble & squeak Everyone loves a potato hash, especially if topped with a runny egg and waves of smoked salmon. Our dish of poached eggs with smoked salmon and bubble & squeak is ideal for using up leftovers. Fry up your roasties with cabbage, or leftover sprouts and other Christmas veggies in this versatile dish. 3. Herby bean sausage stew If you have any chipolatas languishing in the fridge come Boxing Day, put them to good use in our herby bean sausage stew. Serve up a plateful of this comforting mix with a hunk of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce. This dish is as simple as combining six ingredients in a pan and simmering until the sauce is deliciously thick. Fill hungry tummies with even more quick winter recipes. 4. Leftover turkey fricassee Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee – delicious served with potatoes or pasta. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect Boxing Day dish when you want something comforting but quick after all the festive cookin…

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How to feed a Christmas cake
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas cake
subject: christmas-kitchen
subject: feeding cake
subject: Fruit cake
subject: Georgina Kiely
description: Stirring up a traditional fruitcake this season? Read on for our easy guide to feeding a cake and which alcohol to use, plus discover our best ever fruitcake recipes.
encoded: Whether you’re preparing your Christmas cake ahead of the big day or baking a rich fruitcake for another special occasion, chances are you’ll be feeding your cake – and we’ve got all the tips you need to get it just right. Start by reading our handy guide on Stir-up Sunday to learn more about this time-honoured tradition and discover a selection of recipes that are perfect for getting ahead during the festive season. Then explore even more Stir-up Sunday recipes and classic Christmas recipes you can make ahead to help you plan, bake and enjoy a stress-free Christmas. Why do you feed a cake? There are a lot of benefits to feeding a fruitcake. It will help keep your cake moist (especially if you are storing it for a while) as well as give it extra flavour – and, if you're a little heavy-handed, it will also develop that characteristic boozy kick. If you intend to keep your fruitcake for a long time (like more than three months), freeze it either before or after feeding it. Will this work for any fruitcake? Traditional fruitcakes are dark, rich, packed with fruit, high in sugar, and often baked for several hours. They'll keep for a long time, so feeding helps maintain a soft texture. Modern fruitcakes tend to be lighter in colour and texture, and are cooked for less time. These also keep for a shorter length of time, and the alcohol soaks into the cake in a different way. While you can feed either type of fruitcake, you'll want to keep an eye on how the alcohol is absorbed and stop when they’ve had enough. For example, if your cake leaves a damp patch on your work surface, stop feeding it for a couple of weeks. How often should you feed a Christmas cake? The amount of times you feed your fruitcake will depend on how strong you want the flavour to be. It’s possible to overfeed your cake, which will make it stodgy and wet. Our advice is to feed it once after it's initially baked, then no more than four times during the maturation period. If you're planning a stunning swe…

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This creamy pasta recipe is the tastiest way to eat your leftover pumpkin
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creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: News & Trends
subject: Autumn
subject: Baking
subject: climate-contributions
subject: Dinner
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: Halloween
subject: Leftovers
subject: Pumpkin
description: Make the most of pumpkins this autumn with our top 10 ways to use up leftovers after Halloween. Cook a creamy pumpkin pasta, a warming bowl of soup or bake a showstopping pie, the choice is yours!
encoded: You've carved a fun design and displayed it with pride, now, what to do with your Halloween pumpkin? Each year the Good Food team views Halloween as a great opportunity to turn leftovers into something delicious, from spectacular soups to comforting puds. This year, however, there is one recipe in particular that is grabbing our attention: our irresistible creamy pumpkin pasta. When puréed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, the pumpkin flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce, perfect for an autumnal dinner which also feels like a treat. Keep reading to uncover nine more dishes from our recipe archive, each celebrating the very best of this iconic gourd, including trending pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie ideas. Make more fabulous seasonal bakes and filling autumnal meals from our pumpkin recipe collection and leftover pumpkin collection. We also have our round-up of pumpkin carving ideas, pumpkin purée recipes and pumpkin recipes to make with kids, or go the extra mile with a fun family outing to one of the UK's best pumpkin patches. 1. Creamy pumpkin pasta Arguably the tastiest way to eat your pumpkin leftovers, our recipe blitzes pumpkin into a smooth purée and combines with mascarpone and parmesan to make a deliciously silky pasta sauce. It's so easy to rustle up, with rigatoni making the perfect match for the creamy sauce. When you're ready to serve, make sure to season and scatter with a blanket of parmesan for a dish that tastes like autumn in a bowl. 2. Creamy pumpkin & lentil soup Use soft pumpkin flesh to make a creamy pumpkin & lentil soup, topped with crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds. This wholesome seasonal bowlful makes a great family-friendly dinner, served with hunks of crusty bread or buttery garlic bread. Blitz your ingredients in a blender with crème fraîche for a silky smooth soup that packs plenty of flavour. 3. Classic pumpkin pie Fill your kitchen with mouth-watering seasonal aromas and treat yourself to a slice of classic pumpkin…

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Top 10 best fakeaway recipes
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creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Curry
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: makeover takeaways
subject: Takeaways
subject: Weekend
description: Make a homemade version of your favourite takeaway with our top fakeaway recipes – perfect for a family night in or for kicking off the weekend in style.
encoded: We've got sharing food for every mood, taste and cuisine craving. The Friday night takeaway signals the start of the weekend. Good Food has the perfect family favourite recipes for when you're ready for some serious comfort food with minimal fuss. For a burst of flavour, with both spicy and mild dishes, follow our Indian fakeaway recipes collection. Another typical tasty takeaway is Chinese and we have the perfect Chinese fakeaway recipes at your fingerprints, with classic sweet and sour flavours, salt and pepper chicken and a cracking chow mein. Other homemade possibilities include crispy and succulent fried chicken, a delicious range of chicken curry recipes and vegan takeaway recipes, which includes meat-and dairy-free versions of our favourites from international cuisine. Discover more homemade takeaway recipes. Our top 10 fakeaway recipes 1. Easy butter chicken This healthy version of a creamy chicken curry can be marinated the night before to get ahead of the prep work. Serve up this wonder-curry with fluffy naan breads, basmati rice, mango chutney or pickles and wedges of lime. Why not serve up our chunky aubergine pickle on the side and even top up your meal with our simple mango chutney naan breads. 2. Mozzarella stuffed crust pizza No Friday would be complete without a seriously cheesy pizza. Go the extra mile and create this mozzarella masterpiece at home, complete with oozy, chunky filled crust. 3. Classic Fish and chips You can't beat a classic. Try making your own fried fish at home with this . Pair with chunky, golden brown oven-baked chips or change it up with sweet potato fries. 4. Turkish kebabs with flatbreads and tomato chilli sauce Superbly spiced chicken kebabs are full of flavour and are a great build-you-own sharing meal. Wrap the kebabs in toasted cumin flatbreads, with a dollop of cooling yogurt and crunchy pickles. Pair with this fresh tomato chutney. 5. Singapore noodles with prawns Why not go for a low-fat, low-calorie stir-fry takeaway?…

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Easiest ever Christmas dinner
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: BBC Good Food team
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Easy
subject: meal plan
subject: Menu
subject: Recipes
description: Your turn to cook the big Christmas meal? Let us take away the stress with this modern, time-saving celebration menu featuring our simplest festive recipes.
encoded: Looking for a quick and easy Christmas dinner menu? Cookery writer Sophie Godwin has created the ultimate simplified menu for a stress-free day. With a range of time-saving techniques and showstopping flavour twists, this is the only festive menu you'll ever need. Embrace the art of the shortcut! In order to speed up your preparations, we've used a small turkey (no more than 4kg), which is cooked rapidly at a high temperature (200C/180C fan/gas 6), like a chicken. As it comes out of the oven hotter than usual, It needs longer to rest so the meat can relax and stay succulent. If meat isn't your modus operandi, take a look at our veggie and vegan Christmas menus. We've also got a gluten-free menu, as well as a healthy Christmas menu if you don't want to go too overboard this festive season. For time-saving tips, see our last-minute Christmas dinner menu or our quick Christmas menu. Whether you're feeding a crowd, six people or just the two this year, we've got you covered. Next, discover more easy Christmas dinners. Your timeplan to eat at 2pm View and print our at-a-glance infographic time plan. 11am Take your turkey out of the fridge. 11.30am Heat the oven. Prepare the rosemary butter and rub underneath the turkey skin. 12pm Put the turkey in the oven to roast. 12.15pm Boil the potatoes and root vegetables. Make the harissa & orange marmalade glaze. Chop the ingredients for the stuffing sprouts. 1pm Baste the turkey, pour in the white wine and nestle cabbage wedges around the bird. Return to the oven. 1.10pm Prepare the separate ingredients for the mackerel starter (or your goat's cheese tartines). 1.25pm Smash the roasties and put them in the oven. 1.30pm Check the turkey – take out to rest if the internal temperature has reached 75C. If not done, carry on cooking for a further 5-10 mins. Return the cabbage to the oven to finish cooking. 1.35pm Toss the roasted roots in the harissa glaze, then put in the oven. 1.40pm Make the gravy, cook the sprouts and keep warm. …

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2-hour Christmas dinner menu
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: BBC Good Food team
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas menu
subject: Dinner party
subject: Family
subject: Quick
subject: Turkey recipes
description: Enjoy a stress-free Christmas Day with our festive menu plan. Your guests will marvel at a glazed turkey crown, trimmings and tempting dessert.
encoded: Juggling the kids' excitement at opening presents with trying to cook Christmas dinner is no easy task, so make it super simple with our no-fuss menu. Achieving the perfect turkey roast with all the trimmings doesn't have to mean sweating over a stove for hours when you know all the festive hacks. The other advantage of this approach is that you'll have more time to spend with your loved ones. Our menu serves around four people, so it's ideal for the average family. Get more speedy festive inspiration with our quick Christmas recipes, 10 quick Christmas breakfasts, quick Christmas canapé ideas and quick Christmas gift recipes for last-minute gifting. 2-hour Christmas dinner menu Easy turkey crown You cannot fail to get a golden-brown finish with this easy turkey crown that cooks in just 1 hour 30 minutes (after only 10 minutes' prep). We've used the traditional glaze you would get on a ham to give the turkey this beautiful colour and of course, plenty of festive flavour. Baste it a few times during cooking for a stunning Christmas centrepiece. With the time you save on the main event, you may want to check out our 10 quick Christmas starters. All-the-trimmings traybake While your turkey is in the oven, spend 15 minutes prepping your veggies for a festive traybake. By roasting your sprouts with the potatoes, pigs in blankets and root veg, you'll also save time on washing-up after dinner. We use spoonfuls of sticky caramelised onion chutney along with traditional seasonings to create a subtly spiced, sweet flavour. Stir-fried festive cabbage With the veg and the turkey both cooking in the oven, you're free to assemble our 20-minute stir-fried red cabbage. With cranberry sauce, red wine and orange, this dish is bursting with seasonal flavours that are as vivid as the colour they bring to the table. This side dish also makes a fresh and zingy, healthy addition to an otherwise rich, no-stress roast. Black Forest Christmas fool For the final festive flourish, whip up our …

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Top 10 New Year’s Eve cocktails
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Drinks
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Cocktails
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: New Year's eve
subject: Party
subject: Punch
subject: Sharing
description: Stir up one of our top celebratory cocktails to ring in New Year's Eve with a bang. Try a festive version of a classic negroni or the ever-popular espresso martini and raise a glass to the new year.
encoded: Pop the prosecco, crack out the cocktail shaker and dust off that bottle of whisky you've been saving. Choose your favourites from our top dazzling New Year's Eve drinks and celebrate in style with cocktails and mocktails to suit every taste. Pair your drinks with the best nibbles from our canapé selection and stunning main courses from our New Year's dinner ideas. Finish off with one of our delectable dessert recipes to round out the evening and get even more inspiration with our complete collection of New Year's Eve cocktail recipes. 1. Singapore sling Inject tropical flavours into your New Year's Eve cocktail menu with a classic Singapore sling. Mix festive cherry brandy with bitters, herbal liqueur and fruit juice to make this eye-catching, gin-based tipple. Make the most of any bottles going spare with our best ever gin cocktail recipes. 2. Winter whiskey sour Give the confirmed classic a festive makeover with our winter whiskey sour. This simple recipe is a must-try for bourbon fans. Sweet and sour notes are perfectly balanced with a splash of fresh citrus and dash of sugar syrup. Add some edible gold glitter for extra sparkle. Need help choosing your bourbon base? Read our review of the 10 best bourbon whiskies – taste tested. 3. Festive negroni If a negroni is your cocktail of choice, try this spice-laced version. Our festive negroni is made with cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves for a new twist on the Italian classic. After tasting one, it'll be hard to go back to the original. 4. Peppermint mojito There's nothing wrong with keeping the festive vibes going into the new year. Combine the classic mojito with Christmassy peppermint in this candy-cane-inspired peppermint mojito cocktail. To prep for a party you could make some mint syrup in advance. Don't forget the colourful candy canes to garnish. 5. Pomegranate martini mocktail Make the most of this seasonal fruit in our pomegranate martini mocktail – a blend of pomegranate juice, non-alcoholic gin and ora…

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10 decadent Christmas cheesecakes
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creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Cheesecake
subject: Christmas
subject: Dessert
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: Party
subject: Pudding
subject: Sweet
subject: Treat
description: A festively flavoured cheesecake makes for a crowdpleasing Christmas dessert – here are some of our favourite recipes
encoded: That irresistible combination of creamy sweetness and buttery biscuit base makes a slice of cheesecake hard to resist. We've picked the best festive cheesecake recipes for you and your guests to enjoy this Christmas. For more inspiration, discover our best Christmas pudding recipes, top Christmas brownie recipes, favourite Christmas cake recipes, Christmas trifle recipes and our best Christmas desserts – plus even more Christmas cheesecake recipes. 10 festive cheesecakes to make ahead 1. Mince pie cheesecake Make the most of leftover mince pies by blitzing them into the ginger biscuit base of this cheesecake. Fold mincemeat into the creamy filling for even more festive flavour. Try more twists on mince pies. 2. Gingerbread cheesecake This lightly spiced cheesecake is topped with homemade gingerbread people for a family-friendly festive dessert. It's a no-bake winner that takes just 25 minutes to prep. Discover more no-bake cheesecake recipes. 3. Espresso martini cheesecake Keep the grown-ups happy during the festive season with this coffee liqueur-spiked dessert. Soured cream adds a sophisticated touch to offset the sweetness of the cheesecake. Discover more twists on an espresso martini. 4. Chocolate orange baked cheesecake Chocolate orange is another great festive flavour combination, and this cheesecake pulls out all the stops with a creamy baked filling topped with candied orange slices. Try more chocolate orange recipes. 5. Christmas pudding cheesecake At Good Food we love it when a mash-up comes together, particularly when pudding is involved. This Christmas pudding cheesecake mixes Christmas pudding with a splash of stout, brandy and the all-important cream cheese. Dollop onto a ginger biscuit base for a dessert that's sure to leave everyone smiling. 6. Millionaire's cheesecake A stunning way to round off your Christmas meal, this chocolate and caramel cheesecake never fails to go down a treat. Star sprinkles or chocolate stars make it a real celebration. Try…

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20 best ever flapjack recipes
type: item
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Baking
subject: Dessert
subject: Flapjack
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: Oats
subject: Snack
description: Bake all kinds of delicious flapjacks with our easy recipes. Get creative by adding dried fruit, nuts, chocolate or even a savoury cheese twist
encoded: Anyone can turn a bowl of humble oats into something magical just with butter and a drizzle of golden syrup, but by adding a few other choice ingredients, you can take flapjacks to the next level. They're perfect for bake sales, coffee mornings or simply an afternoon pick-me-up. Our sensational traybakes are so versatile the possibilities are endless. Whether you fancy layers of caramel and chocolate, spicy ginger or a traditional take, we have the best recipes. For even more oaty ideas, check out our collection of flapjack recipes. Want a helpful step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect flapjacks? Check out our video demonstrating two terrific recipes. View Green Video on the source website 20 easy flapjack recipes 1. Golden syrup flapjacks You're just four ingredients and 30 minutes away from spectacular golden syrup flapjacks. This classic recipe is so adaptable, you can customise it with chocolate drops, desiccated coconut, sultanas or almost anything you like. Beautifully buttery, we guarantee they'll disappear in seconds. Discover more irresistibly sweet and sticky bakes with our golden syrup recipes. 2. Sticky plum flapjack bars This recipe is so simple, kids can get involved with the weighing, mixing and measuring. Our sticky plum flapjack bars with mixed spice are an autumnal treat. Use up a glut of plump fruit and indulge. Serve with cream, custard, ice cream or pack one into your lunchbox for a midday pick-me-up. Discover more plum recipes for inspiration on ways to use this soft, sweet and juicy fruit. 3. Chocolate & caramel flapjacks Try a different take on millionaire's shortbread with our chocolate & caramel flapjacks. These easy sticky desserts are perfect bake sale material, or make a few to box up for a handmade gift. They're best made a day in advance to give the caramel time to set overnight. Whether you prefer your caramel plain or salted, these caramel recipes are sure to please everyone. 4. Apple flapjacks These flapjacks give a fruity tw…

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