Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEgg freeMeatEasyOne pot mealsUse up breadChristmas
This is a really quick and tasty Boxing Day treat which uses up leftover turkey, and can be served with any leftover green veg. Make sure you have some crusty bread for dipping in the sauce too!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyLeftover vegMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
This is a great alternative to a classic roast dinner, and so easy: all you really need to do is chop some veg!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover vegChristmas
If you have leftover cooked potatoes to use, from the fridge or freezer, why not try this delicious, simple recipe from Blas y Tir.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables that can be used in many different ways such as steaming, baking and mashing. There are several varieties that produce different flavours from nutty to buttery.
- Type: FoodsChristmas
A firm favourite in many UK homes, chicken can be cooked in a variety of different ways whether thats roasted for sunday lunch, or pan-fried or cooked on the BBQ. Turkey can be cooked in similar ways and it is available throughout the year.
- Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Crunchy, sweet delicious carrots are one of our more flexible veggies to use up. We can munch them raw, grate them in salads and bake carrot cakes.
- Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatChristmas
Make the most of leftovers from a Christmas meal by combining cooked turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing in these festive pasties.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Parsnips are part of the Apiaceae family which includes celery, parsley and fennel. A popular root veg used throughout the year, it can be served roasted, steamed and mashed as well as being a great addition to soups and stews.
- Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeat
Full of contrasting textures and flavours, this is one of those recipes that the whole family will love – it works really well with cooked chicken too.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezingMeatChristmas
This is a neat little dish for being creative with your leftovers. You can have them hot or cook them the night before to take cold to work for lunch. For best results keep your leftover veg in the fridge with your roast until you need them for this recipe.
Cook time: 1 hour +