Christmas dinner may be the main event, but the days that follow can be just as delicious. With a little creativity, your festive leftovers can be transformed into comforting winter meals that make life easier during the lazy days between Christmas and New Year.
Whether you’ve got turkey, ham, stuffing, veg or pigs in blankets left in the fridge, we’ve put together a guide full of tasty ideas to help you make the most of every bite. And don’t forget, you can top up with fresh essentials, sauces and pantri items from our shops or order online for convenient home delivery.
Let’s tuck in.
The classic Boxing Day favourite.
Turn your leftover turkey into a warming curry that feeds the whole family. Simply simmer shredded turkey with onions, garlic, a curry paste of your choice and chopped tomatoes. Add coconut milk for richness and finish with fresh coriander.
Serve with fluffy rice or naan breads.
Handy Add Ons from Our Shops:
✔ Curry Sauce Pots for a fuss-free base
✔ Fresh onions and veg from our fridges
✔ Fresh baby potatoes, perfect for homemade Bombay potatoe side
Top Tip: A little leftover stuffing adds great flavour when crumbled into the sauce.
Perfect for Boxing Day lunch when you want something quick but comforting.
Use slices of our home cooked ham and pair with Snowdonia cheese, mustard or chutney. Warm the baguette in the oven and serve with a side of crisps or leftover salad.
Stock Up On:
✔ Home cooked ham from our deli counter
✔ Snowdonia cheese truckles
✔ Daniel Morris chutneys or caramelised onion relish
✔ Welsh butter
A simple treat, but one everyone looks forward to after the big day.
The ultimate leftover hero.
Mix leftover roast potatoes, sprouts, carrots or parsnips together and pan fry until crispy and golden. Add chopped Daniel Morris streaky bacon or sliced sausages for a heartier dish.
Serve with a fried egg for a delicious all day brunch.
Pick Up In Store:
✔ Streaky bacon
✔ Traditional pork sausages
✔ Fresh farm eggs
✔ Welsh butter for frying
Bubble and squeak is also a fantastic way to use up odds and ends and reduce waste.
Leftovers… but make it cosy.
Combine shredded leftover turkey, chopped stuffing, gravy and cooked veg. Spoon into a pie dish and top with ready made pastry or mashed potato. Bake until piping hot and golden.
This is a brilliant way to stretch leftovers and feed the whole family.
Shop the Essentials:
✔ Pott’s gravy
✔ Extra turkey or chicken if you want to bulk it out
✔ Fresh veg and Daniel Morris Cranberry Sauce
Serve with greens and cranberry sauce for a comforting winter meal.
• Stuffing Balls & Pigs in Blankets Tart – press pastry into a tin, fill with chopped pigs in blankets, stuffing and a creamy egg mix
• Turkey Toasties – with cranberry sauce and melted cheese
• Ham and Pea Soup – ideal if you have leftover ham shank
• Festive Hash – diced potatoes, ham, peppers and onions fried until crispy
With the right ingredients, Christmas leftovers can become some of the tastiest meals of the holiday.
Our shops in Denbigh and Mold are fully stocked with:
✔ Fresh deli meats
✔ Locally sourced veg
✔ Welsh Artisan Cheese
✔ Daniel Morris sauces and preserves
✔ Homemade pies and pastries
✔ Breakfast essentials
✔ Family meat packs
Order online for home delivery or pop into one of our shops to stock up for the days ahead.
🛒 Shop online: https://www.dmorrisbutchers.co.uk/
📍 Visit us in Denbigh or Mold
✨ Free home delivery when you spend £50 or more
