Boxing Day recipes
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Jerk turkey
Try a Caribbean twist on a roast dinner with this jerk turkey. Serve with rice and peas, plus creamy coleslaw to balance the spiciness of the jerk marinade.
Baked potato skins with brie & truffle
Use up leftover roast potatoes on Boxing Day and make luxury potato skins with brie and truffle. The latter is optional, but Christmas is a time to indulge
Sour cherry & marzipan chrysanthemum pastry
Serve this stunning cherry and marzipan dessert warm with clotted cream or crème fraîche. Any leftovers can be reheated as a breakfast pastry
Roast potato, turkey, sausage & stuffing pie
This easy pie has all the best bits from Christmas dinner in one: turkey, stuffing, sausage and roasties. Bake until golden brown and tuck in!
Klump
Try this German-inspired dish, packed with potatoes, bacon, pears and kale. It's a great way to get through leftovers – swap the bacon for ham if preferred
Refried roasties
Use up potatoes left over from Christmas and make these refried roasties with pickled onions and thyme. Ideal for a Boxing Day buffet
Sprout & spinach baked eggs
Wondering what to do with leftover brussels sprouts after Christmas? Rustle up these nutritious, delicious baked eggs for a reinvigorating Boxing Day brunch
Cheeseboard macaroni cheese
What better way to use up your cheeseboard after a dinner party than with a creamy mac 'n' cheese supper? Easy comfort food for a busy weeknight
Potted salmon rillette
This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick - serve on crackers or toast
Cranberry, sprout & pecan pilaf
This Persian inspired spiced rice dish makes a hearty vegetarian main, a side dish to roast meats, or an attractive addition to a Boxing Day buffet
Leftover turkey grain bowls with za’atar, rainbow slaw & harissa yogurt
Make the most of your turkey leftovers at Christmas and make these grain bowls with rainbow slaw and a tahini dressing. They're easy and full of flavour
Leftover Christmas lunch patties with gochujang mayo
Eliminate Christmas food waste with these easy patties. Filled with leftover roasties, veg, stuffing and meats, they make a great brunch on Boxing Day
Christmas cake soufflés
Turn leftover fruitcake or Christmas pudding into these individual hot desserts, served with warm caramel sauce to pour into each pot
Tangy chicory salad
Dress this chicory salad with sherry vinegar, honey and orange for a taste of sunshine in winter. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet served with ham
Sticky maple-glazed ham with baked apple sauce
Slow-roast a whole leg of gammon with apple juice, then cover in a sticky spiced glaze for a Christmas treat - perfect sliced hot or cold
Clementine & vodka-baked salmon with beetroot crème fraîche sauce
Divide a whole side of salmon into fillets, cover with a sticky citrus glaze, then bake for a festive dinner party crowd-pleaser
Fruity turkey tagine
Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew
Cheesy sprout fondue
This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter – perfect served with crusty bread
Celebration fish platter with spiced cucumber salad
This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon
Lime semifreddo cheesecake
This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months - perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party
Fruitcake with cheese & apples
The classic combination of apples and cheese is given a lift with thin slices of sweet fruitcake - a great festive party canapé or buffet treat
Gruyère & onion tear & share
These tasty white bread rolls are filled with cheese and onion – let everyone help themselves as part of a buffet
Brussels sprout, bacon & stilton pizzettas
Ciabatta bread mix is the perfect cheat to get quick homemade pizza dough – top with leftover brussels sprouts, blue cheese and sage
Sweet potato & sprout hash with poached eggs
This quick and easy pan-fried dish uses up leftover brussels sprouts for a delicious Boxing day brunch, or a low-fat, low-calorie weeknight dinner