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Christmas is over, now what to do with all the leftover food?

by Qaqamba Falithenjwa
christmas food: picture: pexels

After the festive indulgence, your fridge is likely bursting with Christmas leftovers waiting for their second act. Instead of letting that delicious food go to waste, why not transform it into mouthwatering meals?

There are countless ways to reinvent your holiday spread. Let’s dive into some fun, tasty, and practical ideas to make the most of your leftovers while keeping the holiday spirit alive in every bite.

The Tupperware website suggests that you mix leftover turkey or chicken into salads for exotic Peruvian or potato salads, using loose salad greens for affordability.

The above source also states that you can make a soup, claiming that “Soups are a wholesome and easy way to make the most of Christmas leftovers. Mix and blend all your leftover vegetables up with chicken, garlic, ginger, and saffron for a delicious detox chicken soup.”

Tupperware also suggests that you make a lamb burger with herb yoghurt or wrap leftover Christmas stuffing for a delicious meal. It is mentioned that you use leftovers in pasta dishes like Italian Bolognese, Caprese salad, or frittata for comfort food, or use them in a wrap for curries, grains, vegetables, and meat.

The Food Lover’s Market publication suggests stuffing waffles with leftover stuffing for a unique breakfast twist, or stuffed butternuts with chopped roast vegetables for a filling that’s topped with grated cheese.

The market also recommends roasted vegetable frittatas or breakfast casseroles, as they can elevate their filling with a fresh taste, while meat and veggies can be combined for a delicious breakfast casserole. These ideas can be made using leftover ingredients from a waffle maker, roasted butternuts, or leftover meat.

Another ideal way to make use of your Christmas leftover food is to give it away to the less fortunate. You can even honest a little post-Christmas dinner for homeless people or any charity place that you know could benefit and share the joys of the season of giving together.

Also see: Vegetarian recipes to try out this festive season

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