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Clear the slightly sorry greens and leftover potatoes out the fridge to make this versatile vegetable curry. It can easily be doubled to serve four.

Fridge-raid saag aloo

tbsp sunflower or coconut oil, plus extra for frying

potatoes,

onion,

curry powder

root ginger

green chilli, roughly chopped or ¼ tsp chilli flakes

garlic clove, finely chopped

tomatoes, tomatoes

sugar

greens,

salt

basmati rice

What better way to use up the odds and ends from your cheeseboard than the ultimate festive cheese toastie? No need for a toastie maker – it’s made in a frying pan.

Ultimate festive cheese toastie

parsley, leaves picked, finely chopped

spring onions, finely sliced

grams/3½oz hard cheese, grated (such as strong cheddar, gruyère)

grams/2¾oz soft cheese, diced (such as camembert, soft blue)

bread

mustard,

tbsp fruity chutney (festive leftovers

grams/1¾oz butter, softened

salt and black pepper

pickled walnuts, cornichons, thinly sliced apple, to serve (optional)

The perfect way to use up leftover veg – you can use scooped-out baked potato, mash or crushed roast or fried potatoes for this super-simple bubble and squeak. Top with fried eggs and a dash of chilli sauce for a seriously satisfying brunch or supper.

Bubble and squeak

oil,

butter

225–250 grams/8–9 ounces leftover vegetables, leeks

300 grams/10½oz leftover cooked potatoes

herbs,

free-range eggs

Nadiya's chicken, brie and cranberry pithivier is perfect for a cosy lunch. The molten middle and crisp pastry are hard to beat. 

Chicken pithivier

puff pastry

flour,

olive oil

garlic cloves,

onion, roughly chopped

tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed

300 grams/10½oz chicken thighs,

grams/3½oz cranberries

Brie

Nadiya bakes a perfect pithivier filled with chicken, cranberries and a gooey, melted cheese centre.

Nadiya bakes a pithivier

Like a self-contained Boxing Day sandwich, this sweet and savoury bun combines classic Christmas flavours in a soft white dough.

Turkey, stuffing and cranberry Chelsea buns

caster sugar

grams/¼oz salt

grams/1½oz unsalted butter

sachets fast-acting dried yeast

150 milliliters/5fl oz lukewarm milk

water

cranberry sauce

300 grams/10½oz leftover turkey, shredded

leftover sage and onion stuffing

Perk up winter vegetable leftovers like cooked carrots, parsnips, roast potatoes and greens, with this fragrant coconut curry.


Winter vegetable curry

tbsp coconut or olive oil

tbsp black mustard seeds

curry leaves

150 grams/5½oz shallots, finely sliced

garlic cloves, finely sliced

grams/1½oz ginger, peeled and finely chopped

grams/1 ounces fresh coriander, stalks finely sliced, leaves roughly chopped

½–1 red chilli,

tsp turmeric

x coconut milk

150 milliliters/5fl oz vegetable stock

seasonal vegetables (such as parsnips, roast potatoes, carrots

cooked greens (such

rice

The ultimate leftover Christmas turkey recipe. Light, fresh and flavoursome. Don’t be alarmed by the long list of ingredients – it’s simply a quick marinate and assemble job.


Bang bang turkey

soy sauce

lime juice

palm brown sugar

hot chilli powder

five-spice powder

250 grams/9 ounces leftover turkey,

vegetable oil

shallots, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

ginger,

red chillies, seeds removed (according to taste), finely chopped

200 milliliters/7fl oz turkey (or chicken) stock

150 milliliters/5fl oz coconut milk

peanut butter

tbsp rice wine vinegar

tsp palm sugar or soft light brown sugar

tbsp kecap manis (optional)

Chinese lettuce

carrot,

courgette,

radishes,

red pepper,

spring onions, halved lengthways and cut into thin strips

2–3 red chillies, sliced

coriander

mint leaves

The Hairy Bikers' delicious turkey pie uses up your Christmas turkey and leftovers. It's a really creamy pie, made with leeks, tarragon and homemade pastry.


Turkey, ham and stuffing pie

flour

butter,

lard,

free-range egg, beaten, to glaze

leeks,

100 milliliters/3½fl oz dry white wine

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces leftover turkey, diced

ham,

leftover stuffing, broken up

black pepper

grams/1¾oz plain flour

400 milliliters/14fl oz turkey or chicken stock

200 milliliters/7fl oz full-fat milk

100 milliliters/3½fl oz single cream

Orange and spice make this chocolate fondue so nice. Serve with cubes of madeira cake, leftover Christmas pudding and fruit. 


Chocolate, orange and spice fondue

250 milliliters/9fl oz whipping cream

milliliters/2fl oz milk

orange

cinnamon stick, broken up

vanilla pod, split lengthways

chipotle chilli, split

cloves

allspice

blades mace

peppercorns,

ginger

chocolate

milliliters/3½fl oz syrup ginger

rum, brandy or ginger wine (optional)

cake

leftover Christmas pudding

fruit,

Here’s an unusual way to use up leftover Christmas turkey – a Mexican-influenced soup garnished with baked tortillas and other tasty bits and bobs. 


Turkey tortilla soup

tomatoes

garlic cloves, unpeeled

ancho chillies

red onions,

red pepper, diced

green pepper, diced

celery,

tsp cumin

thyme

bay leaves

oregano

coriander,

turkey stock

black beans

sweetcorn

300 grams/10½oz leftover turkey meat,

lime, juice only (optional)

6-8 corn tortillas,

avocados, peeled, stones removed, diced

lime, juice only

salt,

grams/3½oz cheese

This recipe makes use of leftover Christmas turkey and chipolatas - but you could also use chorizo or the French garlic sausage (saucisse de Morteau) for a more authentic New Orleans-style dish. 


Turkey jambalaya

prawns,

tbsp cajun seasoning

onions, finely chopped

green peppers, roughly diced

celery sticks, diced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

litre/1¾ turkey stock

lemon wedges

sauce,

tbsp finely chopped parsley

tbsp finely chopped celery leaf (optional), found in the centre of a celery heart

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Turkey, stuffing and cranberry Chel...

Winter vegetable curry

Bang bang turkey

Turkey, ham and stuffing pie

Chocolate, orange and spice fondue

Turkey tortilla soup

Turkey jambalaya

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