No-waste Christmas Recipes | Good Food

No-waste Christmas recipes

1. Leftover turkey curry

Transform your turkey into a creamy, lightly spiced curry with our masala recipe. Thanks to the pre-cooked turkey, it takes just 20 minutes to prep and will be on the table in under an hour total.

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2. The best ever Christmas leftovers sandwich

Is there anything better than a Boxing Day sandwich stuffed to the brim with all of the delicious bits from Christmas Day? A simple assembly job provides some respite from all of the big day meal prep and cooking. Make a quick pickled red cabbage or keep it extra easy with your leftover braised cabbage.

3. Cheeseboard mac ‘n’ cheese with cracker breadcrumbs

This tempting pasta bake makes the most of not just the cheese from your cheeseboard, but also the leftover crackers for a crunchy topping. Use whatever cheeses you want to use up – around 200g is perfect.

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4. Mince pie cheesecake

Blitz leftover mince pies with ginger biscuits to add some festive joy to your cheesecake base. Mincemeat is swirled through soft cheese for the creamy filling.

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5. Brussels sprout slaw

If you found you didn’t cook all of the sprouts you bought for Christmas Day, this no-cook slaw breathes new life into the classic Christmas vegetable. Combine with shredded red cabbage, carrot and red onion for a bright and beautiful slide to serve alongside your Boxing Day spread.

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6. Frozen custard sundae

Ice cream sundaes aren’t just for kids, and these decadent festive versions are perfect for using up the odds and ends of mince pies and panettone for grown-up treat with orange liqueur, brandy or rum. Top with warm salted caramel sauce for even more Christmas indulgence.

7. Next level turkey & ham pie

Use up Christmas Day turkey and Boxing Day ham for a Twixmas treat to keep you going until the new year. If you’ve got the time and inclination, making your own homemade pastry will result in a seriously superior pie.

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8. Root veg lentil bowl with herb pistou

For a little light relief from the Christmas indulgence, turn your leftover roasted root veggies into a healthy bowl with added lentils and a speedy herb pistou, a bit like a pesto.

9. Veg peel fritters

Stop veg peelings from going to waste with these tasty little fritters that make a great Boxing Day brunch or snack. Serve with lime pickle, mango chutney and raita for dunking into.

10. Croissant bread sauce

Using up leftover croissants makes this festive bread sauce extra decadent, then top it off with a knob of melting butter for even more indulgence.

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