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A warming winter dish that all the family will love. These enchiladas can use up any leftover veg, so have fun and experiment.
Bubble and squeak is a Christmas leftover classic and we've made it even easier in this traybake version. Top with a herby sage butter and a dollop of cranberry sauce and dig in.
Got a fridge full of leftovers? Our cheeseboard nachos are here to save the day! Use whatever leftover cheeses you have and layer on top of nachos with cranberry sauce, turkey and bacon – whatever's going.
Put leftover Christmas pudding to good use with this comforting festive crumble. Filled with apples, pears and juicy blackberries, Christmas pudding is stirred through the crumble topping for an extra fruity
Try this mouthwatering tart for an unusual way to use sprouts and crumbly Wensleydale cheese.
Do more than sandwiches with your Christmas leftovers this year and bake a batch of hearty turkey Chelsea buns. Filled with tender turkey, colourful roast veg and stuffing, these are an easy way to feed the family in between Christmas and New Year.
Try making your own stuffing this Christmas. This gluten-free version is made from finely chopped cauliflower, herbs, dried fruit and nuts. We've added bacon to ours, but you can leave it out to make this recipe vegan!
Made with only 4 ingredients, these quesadillas are made using Christmas leftovers. Load tortillas with brie and cranberry sauce, then fry until the cheese has melted to make a festive lunch or snack.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
Cut down on food waste and use up all those Christmas leftovers with this super turkey lasagne recipe, full of flavour and sure to satisfy as a warming dinner
The magic of this recipe is you're creating a deliciously indulgent dessert with festive leftovers! Take panettone, mincemeat, nuts and cream and bake up everyone's favourite old-school pud – bread and butter pudding, but with a seasonal twist. Lovely for a treat between Christmas and New Year or any time you fancy a comforting 'afters'.
Sprouts are blitzed with leftover nuts and cheese rinds, then stirred through pasta for a gorgeous festive main. Perfect for using seasonal veg and leftovers!
Use up your Christmas leftovers in a fragrant and gently spiced biryani. Chuck whatever veg and meat you have leftover in with rice and spices, then finish with some coriander and natural yogurt.
Leftover meat from your Sunday roast or Christmas lunch? Here's a super-tasty, sweet and spicy noodle dish that turns leftovers into a delicious dinner in half an hour. Food writer, Mandy Thompson says "I use instant noodles to make it even quicker. Swap the pork for turkey, chicken, beef or even gammon if you like."
Food writer, Su Scott has created this delicious veggie pancake recipe, inspired by Korean flavours that's brilliant for using up leftover roasted veg from your Sunday lunch or Christmas dinner. The savoury, sweet and spicy flavours transform leftovers into something special – you can even prep the batter in advance, so you can whip up more pancakes when you fancy!
These Vietnamese-inspired spring rolls are as delicious as they are fresh and light. Using leftover turkey, they're perfect for a Boxing Day buffet or a healthier snack or meal over the holidays. Everyone will have fun making the rolls – don't worry if they're not perfect!
Put your Christmas leftovers to good use with this warming cheesy potato and gammon bake recipe. Thinly sliced gammon joins potatoes and Cheddar blanketed under a nutmeg-infused cream sauce.
Give classic carbonara a festive twist with crispy pigs in blankets. Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in just 25 mins this easy dinner idea is a great way to enjoy the build up to Christmas.
Make the most of your leftovers with this, the ultimate beef sandwich which layers griddled garlic ciabatta with a dollop of horseradish, roasted tomatoes and slices of leftover roast beef
Based on the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, this is perfect for a quick meal – rice topped with a fried egg, ham and veg stir-fry and flavoured with a splash of chilli and soy sauces.
This healthy, dairy-free recipe is a great way to enjoy your favourite kebab fakeaway at home.
It's worth making extra whenever you have a roast as these bubble and squeak cakes, made from leftover vegetables will attest: Top them with ham and poached eggs for a perfect brunch the next day. To make the cakes, cooked veg and potatoes are mashed, bound with egg, and fried.
You'll only need 150g of leftover cooked fish to make this comforting kedgeree for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dish originated in India and is made with fried rice, flakes of cooked fish and chunks of hardboiled egg.
Not sure what to do with a glut of leftover spuds? This tasty, indulgent dish is super-simple to make. Onions are fried in butter, before garlic and thyme are added. Finish by scattering Gruyère over the top and baking.
This is a really fun (and tasty) way to use up Christmas cake or fruit cake, and it's a lovely one to make with the kids. Use marzipan and food colouring to make the suitably seasonal topping and serve popped on to wooden or plastic sticks.
If you have bowl of brussel sprouts, languishing untouched after a roast, help is at hand with this recipe for bubble and squeak. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the leftovers are mashed and mixed with flour and potatoes, shaped into patties, then fried in butter.
How do you make brussels sprouts the star of the Christmas table? You incorporate them into this decadent sprout gratin with mustard and crispy bacon. A generous amount of gruyère and crème fraîche takes the much-maligned vegetable into va-va-voom territory.
Wondering what to do with all those festive leftovers in your fridge? Our bubble and squeak biryani can be made with whatever leftover veg you have at the ready.
Tesco magazine reader, Lauren Arnold shares her favourite chunky soup recipe, which uses leftover turkey, chicken or whatever leftover meat you have in the fridge. It's delicious, affordable and a real winter warmer – you can even freeze portions for future meals.
Transform pre-prepared garlic bread into the ultimate Christmas snack using just 3 ingredients. Try topping with cooked bacon or pancetta to take this garlic baguette to the next level.