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Extend the festive season and transform your Christmas leftovers into hearty mains and beautiful brunches, ensuring nothing goes to waste! Find more Christmas recipes and inspiration.
Use leftover veg from your Christmas dinner to make this epic savoury crumble. This vegan bake makes a great Boxing Day dinner and is loaded with sage and onion stuffing for the crumble topping.
No tapas feast is complete without some spicy patatas bravas. In our version, roast potatoes are coated in a smoky tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and rosemary
Bubble-and-squeak gets a modern makeover: a fluffy Yorkshire pudding is filled with festive leftovers with a good dollop of cranberry sauce for a lazy but lovely Boxing Day lunch.
An ideal way to use up leftover sprouts – this quick, easy and healthy stir fry packs a fragrant blend of spices, the salty-sweetness of soy and honey, and the fresh vibrancy of carrot and leek
Make this indulgent brunch recipe with your Christmas leftovers swapping ham for turkey – if you like – and using any cheese from your cheeseboard.
Transform classic sausage and mash into a festive family favourite with pigs in blankets and a generous pour of onion gravy.
It can be tempting on boxing day to stand and eat leftovers straight from the fridge, but if you can muster the strength to make this special sandwich, you'll thank yourself. Made with succulent slices of leftover turkey, mayo, Cornish Brie, cranberry, and salted pistachios.
In this sharing dish, crunchy tortilla chips are topped with spicy shredded chicken and a charred corn salsa
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Crispy caramelised sprouts add a sweet crunch and festive twist to this carbonara.
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
Christmas leftovers get a wow-factor makeover in this Boxing Day treat. Ready in 10, use whatever festive leftovers you have to hand – we've even used crisps. Don't forget the gravy for dipping!
Our festive eggs Benedict makes a delicious addition to Boxing Day brunch spread. Plus they're a great way to use up Christmas leftovers. Use whatever cheese you have in the fridge to make an easy hollandaise sauce and pour over gammon and toasted English muffins.
These spicy fritters are a great way to use up Christmas dinner leftovers and only take 30 minutes to make
Turn your leftover Christmas turkey into these moreish shawarma wraps. It's ready in just 30 minutes and filled with a zesty slaw for a little freshness.
Carrots are the hero of this interesting dhal recipe, with the chestnuts giving even more flavour and texture. A simple and healthy winter warmer that's great for using up Christmas or Sunday roast leftovers.
Transform your Christmas turkey leftovers into this super-tasty, flavour-packed ramen. Topped with quick pickled carrots and fried eggs, this comforting and nourishing broth is ideal for those chilly evenings between Christmas and New Year.
Ready in 20 minutes, this zesty, fruity salmon is cooked to perfection in an air-fryer (or you can bake in the oven). Sitting on a bed of herby couscous, it's ideal if you're craving new flavours between Christmas and New Year.
This cranberry and goat's cheese tart recipe is the perfect party food to feed a crowd
If you fancy something a little different to enjoy over the festive period, then you have to give this smashed potato salad a go. It's topped with streaky bacon, shredded sprouts and lots of fresh herbs for big festive flavours. Serve as a fun side dish, as part of a party spread or as a way to use up Christmas leftovers.
This is a great way of using up leftover mash. Although this recipe calls for haddock, you can make it with whatever white fish (or salmon) you like. To jazz it up, add a little of whatever you fancy – cooked spinach and capers make a nice addition.
The ultimate burger just got upgraded with jingle bells on! Piled high with pigs in blankets, sprouts, stuffing and more, you'll love this fabulously festive sandwich.
Jazz up leftover croissants with a luxe filling of pistachio frangipane and dark chocolate then bake until crisp, golden and gooey. Serve for breakfast for the ultimate indulgence or for dessert. It's the treat you didn't know you needed.
Make pigs in blankets the star of the show with this easy traybake. Cumberland sausages are wrapped in smoked streaky bacon and roasted alongside root veg. Coat in a sticky maple and mustard glaze and serve as a gluten-free main for your Christmas dinner.
Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
There's nothing like a creamy, hearty mac and cheese to tuck into on a cold night and this delicious pasta recipe has the brilliant addition of leftover ham, bringing both texture and flavour
Nothing beats a classic turkey curry and this fragrant biryani is an inventive and delicious way of using up any turkey leftovers
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
Fancy something a bit more refreshing this Boxing Day? Our leftover hash is just the ticket. Chuck any leftovers into a pan then serve with smashed avocado and a dollop of yogurt.
Transform your Christmas leftovers into an aromatic spiced gammon dish, fragrant with ginger, Chinese five-spice and citrus.
Save all your leftover Christmas day veggies and cheeseboard for this festive Spanish-inspired omelette.
This no-cook turkey noodle salad is the perfect meal for that festive in-between period: light, crunchy and packed with flavour while taking no time at all to put together.
Everyone loves macaroni cheese and the beauty of this dish is you can throw in any leftover cheese from the fridge or a festive cheeseboard, so leftovers get a new and tasty lease of life! Ready in just over half an hour, this is a real family favourite for midweek, weekends or between Christmas and New Year when you fancy something simple and comforting.