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Christmas Leftovers - here's what to make - From Vikalinka

Published 30 days ago • 1 min read

Easy ways to use up your Christmas feast

Hello Reader

After all the excitement (and cooking!) of Christmas, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen again. That's where leftovers come to the rescue!

And that's why I'm giving you a head start in planning Christmas leftover recipes — easy, cozy meals that help you make the most of what's already in your fridge. They're simple, satisfying, and a great way to stretch those festive flavours a little further.

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​HOLIDAY LEFTOVERS​

Whether you’re after something hearty and warming or a quick lunch that keeps the holiday spirit going, these recipes make post-Christmas life a whole lot easier — and just as delicious.

👉 Leftover Turkey Soup - And enduringly popular recipe, and an incredibly satisfying way to use up any leftover turkey. It is also extremely speedy, wholesome and delicious!

👉 Turkey á la King - Give your leftover holiday roast turkey a retro reinvention as Turkey á la King! This dreamy white dish comes together in just 30 minutes.

👉 Turkey Marsala Pot Pie - Flavoured with a touch of Marsala wine, thyme and garlic, then baked topped with flaky puff pastry, this cozy dish is a true winner!

👉 Leftover Turkey and Lentil Curry - This holiday hero is a perfectly balanced, thick and hearty lentil curry that will take a good-sized chunk out of that turkey.

👉 Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup - A delicious and incredibly easy yellow split pea soup with ham and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Simple to make yet so satisfying in cold weather!

👉 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich - Turn last night’s leftovers into a satisfying and tasty lunch! This hot roast beef sandwich is topped with creamy melted cheese and fresh and flavourful toppings.

👉 Best Beef Stroganoff - This recipe can be easily adapted to be made with leftover beef. It's quick and easy too, ready in just 30 minutes!

👉 Salmon Cakes with Chive and Garlic Sauce - My favourite way to use leftover salmon and mashed potatoes. Bright with lemon and fresh herbs, and made even better with a refreshing

Wishing you a very happy New Year!
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Love,
Julia x

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Julia Frey, a London-based recipe developer and photographer

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