Christmas leftovers recipes
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Leftover turkey fricassee
Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee. It's delicious served with potatoes or pasta, and ideal for using up turkey from Christmas dinner
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
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
Pickled red cabbage with walnuts & apple
Serve this festive pickled red cabbage with cold cuts and sausage rolls on Boxing Day and beyond. It also makes a fantastic side dish for Christmas Day
Moroccan-spiced turkey pie
Transform leftover turkey in this spiced filo pastry parcel, inspired by a Moroccan pastilla - a perfect main course for Boxing Day
Turkey ramen
A different way to use leftover turkey. Add leftover gravy too to add extra rich, meaty flavour to this warming broth with noodles, dried shiitake and eggs
Chocolate sundaes with pear & Christmas pud
Use up leftover Christmas pudding or cake with these decadent, boozy sundaes, drizzled with a chocolate orange sauce and finished with toasted chopped hazelnuts
Bombay potato omelette
Make this comforting Bombay potato omelette as an easy lunch or simple supper. To serve, top with a drizzle of yogurt or raita and some chilli sauce
Turkey minestrone
A warm and comforting turkey soup recipe to put your Christmas leftovers to good use. Easy to prepare and low fat, this soup is a perfect post-Christmas pick me up
Brie, apple & onion tart
Apples and cheese make perfect partners in this puff pastry tart, ideal for using up the remnants of a cheeseboard or leftover cranberry sauce. Serve hot or cold for a Boxing Day buffet
Christmas leftover sandwich
Take your Boxing Day sarnie to the next level. Hollow out a loaf of bread and layer up all your Christmas leftovers inside it to make a lip-smacking sandwich
Orange, fennel & wild rice salad
Use up leftover roasted veg from Christmas dinner, nuts and citrus fruits in this light, bright and fresh rice salad - perfect for a Boxing Day buffet
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!
Fruity turkey tagine
Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew
Sage, bacon & parsnip linguine
Plenty of parsnips leftover from Christmas? Rustle up this easy parsnip, sage and bacon linguine for a comforting supper on cold winter nights
Turkey bubble & squeak
This easy recipe from Joe Wicks uses leftover Christmas meat and veg to make a satisfying, and surprisingly healthy, dish. Top with cranberry sauce and serve for brunch
Christmas cake soufflés
Turn leftover fruitcake or Christmas pudding into these individual hot desserts, served with warm caramel sauce to pour into each pot
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
Jumbo turkey samosas
Use up leftover cooked potatoes and turkey in these spiced filo pastry parcels, then serve with tangy mango chutney
Ham & veg crumble
Ham and root vegetables are coated in a creamy mustard and crème fraîche sauce, then topped with savoury crumble in this winter bake
Turkey curry patties
Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They're perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later
Ham & potato hash with baked beans & healthy ‘fried’ eggs
Makeover your fry-up with this low-fat, low-calorie ham hash brown and healthier 'fried' eggs - a great brunch or weeknight dinner
Winter apple & squash panzanella
Give the classic Italian tomato and stale bread salad a seasonal twist with hazelnuts, cranberries, squash and apple
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