Twice as Nice

We all have them, the Christmas left overs, and as our shopping bills seem to get more expensive, we want to make use of every last scrap. 

So here are a few ideas for things to do with them.

Most of them do not have exact measurements, they are to taste or ratios you would prefer

Cheeseboard fondue

Whisk 1 glass white wine and 2tsp cornflour together in a shallow pan, bring to the boil whisking all the time, then add 200g grated or crumbled cheese. Stir until cheese has melted, then dunk in roasties, pigs in blankets, sprouts, ham or turkey in the fondue.

Easy Turkey Salad

Shred or chop leftover white turkey meat, then toss with shredded cabbage, grated carrot finely sliced onions, and chopped coriander, dress with lime juice fish sauce and chopped chillies then scatter with nuts

Christmas cottage pie

Shred left over turkey meat with any left-over ham and or pigs in blankets, add a splash of cream or crème fraiche, stir well and tip into a baking dish. Scrunch any leftover potatoes, veg and stuffing, together with your hands and scatter over the top, top with a little grated cheese, then bake in the oven at 200c/180c fan/Gas6 for 30mins until golden

Bread Sauce fritters

Spread left over bread sauce, over a small tray, leave to cool and solidify, cut into squares then cost in bread crumbs, deep fry until golden brown,

Turkey Caesar

Cut any left-over stale bread into cubes and toast in a low oven until crispy, then toss with left over shredded turkey meat, Cos lettuce leaves and your favourite Caesar salad dressing

French Onion gravy soup

Sizzle sliced onions or shallots in butter until golden, then pour over any left over gravy and thin with a little stock, bring to boil make large croutons from stale bread, sprinkled with a grated cheese and bake scatter croutons over soup to serve.

Flavour boosters

Add these to your store cupboard to refresh left overs

Chipotle paste – stir into chillies, fajitas or cheese quesadillas, mix with mayo for a spicy spread for could meats

Fresh Coriander – Perk up curries, add to coleslaws salads or noodle-based dishes for an extra depth.

Coconut Milk - Another great addition to curries, particularly veggie ones, or add to soups.

Mayonnaise – A must for leftover ham or turkey sandwiches, Also an easy way to dress slaws, made with left over veggies, Try spreading on the outside of a toastie before grilling for extra crispy crust.