Slow cooker turkey curry

Use up leftover Christmas turkey and make this slow cooker turkey curry. It uses up any roasted veg you may have leftover too – ideal for avoiding food waste

Easy leftover chicken curry

Make the most of leftover chicken in this easy, speedy curry with sugar snap peas. Finish with a sprinkling of chilli and coriander

Slow cooker pea & ham soup

Make the most of leftover Christmas ham with this simple pea and ham soup made in the slow cooker that uses just six ingredients. Enjoy with crusty bread

Chicken shawarma salad

Serve a bright salad to feed a crowd. It can also be made with leftover cold chicken, and is robust enough to transport without wilting – perfect for picnics

Easy coronation chicken

Make a classic coronation chicken filling to serve with jacket potatoes or in sandwiches and salads. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover chicken after a roast

Easy seafood chowder

Make this creamy seafood chowder for one using any leftovers you might have in the fridge or freezer. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread

Oven-roasted sweet potato & courgette tortilla

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Pasta salad with tuna mayo

This is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast whether you’re on a picnic or at your desk.

Turkey curry patties

Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They’re perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later

Leftover Christmas lunch patties with gochujang mayo

Eliminate Christmas food waste with these easy patties. Filled with leftover roasties, veg, stuffing and meats, they make a great brunch on Boxing Day