Wonderful Ways To Use Up Christmas Leftovers Recipes | M&S

Turkey katsu curry

This katsu curry is easy, packed with flavour and nutritious. Leftover turkey (or chicken) is simmered in rich coconut milk and our katsu paste and served with a lime wedge for a bit of zing. Packed with vitamins A and C from the sweet potatoes, it’s an ideal recipe for those looking for a light, post-Christmas pick-me-up.

Use it up frittata

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Brilliant for brekkie or a light lunch, this recipe encourages you to use up whatever you have left. Ours features leftover turkey and cheddar, but you can swap in anything you have lingering in the fridge – cooked ham, brie and cranberry sauce would also work perfectly here.

Sticky shredded turkey bao buns

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Still entertaining? Then this is the recipe for you. Transform leftover turkey by coating it in a sticky, sweet hoisin sauce spiked with five-spice. Loaded into our fluffy bao buns, topped with fresh cucumber and spring onions, it’s a brilliant party bite to impress guests and also makes a speedy midweek dinner.

Easy leftover turkey pho

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There comes a point between Christmas and New Year when our cravings shift from indulgent and rich, to light and fresh. This pho recipe is filled with fragrant spices and flavours, and the dish is topped with plenty of fresh garnishes like basil, coriander, spring onions and thinly sliced red chillies – it’s the perfect antidote to all that festive indulgence.

Cheesy Brussels sprout gnocchi pie

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Brussels sprouts are often the least loved part of Christmas dinner, but this recipe will win over even the biggest sprout sceptic. With taleggio, parmesan, and all-butter Cornish Cruncher biscuits crumbled on top, it’s a cheesy, comforting way to use up those leftovers.

Brussels sprout, mackerel, orange, red onion and almond salad with mixed herbs

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This light, vibrant salad is a great way to use up leftover Brussels sprouts as well as any oranges that might be lingering in the fruit bowl. It’s easy and quick to assemble, thanks to our smoked Scottish mackerel fillets, which taste amazing when tossed in a light and zingy dressing.

Spiced carrot and parsnip pilaf

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Fragrant and punchy, this warming pilaf is a brilliant way to use up any leftover root vegetables. We've used carrots and parsnips, but it works well with beetroots too. Roasted until soft and golden in honey, turmeric and orange and tossed through a fragrant mix of korma paste and coconut rice. Stud with ruby-red pomegranate seeds for crunch and acidity.

Pigs in blankets pizza

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Make this indulgent pizza topped with gooey cheese and a piquant cranberry and port sauce. Perfect for Boxing Day when you're still in the mood for those rich, festive flavours, and if you’ve managed to save any pigs in blankets after Christmas day!

One-pan crispy gnocchi with Mediterranean veg and blue cheese

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If you've had your fill of Christmas fare, but still have that one bit of stilton lingering in the fridge, then this recipe is for you. Golden, pillowy gnocchi is roasted with our Mediterranean-style vegetables and topped with crumbled Stilton for an easy and satisfying midweek meal.

Pear and mature stilton galette, with walnuts and honey

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Pears, honey, walnuts and stilton make for a mouthwatering combination. Feel free to get creative with other leftover cheeses – goat's cheese or Brie would work brilliantly here, too.

Creamy truffle mushroom, cavolo nero and chestnut pasta bake

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Chestnuts aren’t just for Christmas. They add an earthy bite to this rich and creamy pasta bake. Topped with melty brie and breadcrumbs, this comforting dish is a genius way to use up your leftover chestnuts.

Leftover Christmas cake ice cream

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Packed with plenty of rich, fruity Christmas cake, this no-churn ice cream is so easy to whip together. Served with a glug of amaretto liqueur, this is the perfect recipe to hold onto that festive magic for a little bit longer.

Wonderful ways to use up Christmas leftovers

Turkey katsu curry

Turkey katsu curry

Use it up frittata

Use it up frittata

Sticky shredded turkey bao buns

Sticky shredded turkey bao buns

Easy leftover turkey pho

Easy leftover turkey pho

Cheesy Brussels sprout gnocchi pie

Cheesy Brussels sprout gnocchi pie

Brussels sprout, mackerel, orange, red onion and almond salad with mixed herbs

Brussels sprout, mackerel, orange, red onion and almond salad with mixed herbs

Spiced carrot and parsnip pilaf

Spiced carrot and parsnip pilaf

Pigs in blankets pizza

Pigs in blankets pizza

One-pan crispy gnocchi with Mediterranean veg and blue cheese

One-pan crispy gnocchi with Mediterranean veg and blue cheese

Pear and mature stilton galette, with walnuts and honey

Pear and mature stilton galette, with walnuts and honey

Creamy truffle mushroom, cavolo nero and chestnut pasta bake

Creamy truffle mushroom, cavolo nero and chestnut pasta bake

Leftover Christmas cake ice cream

Leftover Christmas cake ice cream