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A rich dark chocolate tart in a sweet, egg-yolk pastry, served with a white chocolate sauce poured from a jug and raspberries and mint on the plate. A make-ahead dinner party dessert in the best sense.
A make-ahead loaf of cream cheese mixed with cheddar, salami, roasted peppers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, chilled firm, turned out and topped with sun-dried tomato, parsley and rosemary, served with crackers.
Whole carrots gently poached in butter, sugar and star anise until tender in a sweet, spiced glaze. They can be cooked ahead and reheated for the festive table.
A big make-ahead rum punch of cranberry, orange, pomegranate and lime juices with orange liqueur, bitters and a spiced cinnamon syrup, chilled overnight and served over ice.
Drinks and cocktails12 hr 10 minServes 14VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium
These easy banana bites are a riff on banana bread with a delicious sweet cinnamon paste swirled through. Combing ripe bananas, rolled oats and 0% yoghurt, they are a nutritionally balanced treat that you can batch cook and store for when you need a snack that will keep you going. For this recipe you will need a 9x6 in/9x6in baking dish. Each serving provides 247 kcal, 4.7g protein, 30.9g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 11.1g fat (of which 2.2g saturates), 2.2g fibre and 0.4g salt.
Unlock the potential of those dusty tins at the back of your cupboard with this hearty lentil, chickpea, sweetcorn and kale salad tossed in a chilli-miso dressing and topped with sesame eggs. Your meal prep lunch will be the envy of the office! Each serving provides 616 kcal, 27.7g protein, 36.2g carbohydrate (of which 8.7g sugars), 37.1g fat (of which 6.4g saturates), 12.2g fibre and 1.68g salt.
Main course40 minServes 3616 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber
A thick, hearty corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, celery and thyme, finished with cream. Easy, warming food for a chilly day and good for weekend meal prep.
A cornmeal and flour batter stirred with canned creamed corn bakes in a preheated cast iron skillet until golden and springy. The creamed corn keeps the crumb moist without making the bread heavy or crumbly.
From-scratch cornbread crumbled with sage sausage, smoked turkey wings and the trinity, moistened with the seasoned turkey stock and baked until it holds together — with a quick gravy from the leftover broth.
A skillet hash of chopped cooked corned beef and potatoes with onion, pressed and browned on both sides and finished with parsley. Corned beef hash is the classic use for St. Patrick's Day corned beef leftovers.
Leftover roast turkey folded through a curried creme fraiche, apricot and almond filling, sandwiched with salad leaves. A classic British sandwich and the best use for leftover turkey.
A high-protein breakfast bake of eggs and cottage cheese loaded with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers and green onions. It slices into neat squares and reheats well all week.
Creamy, cheesy enchiladas made with leftover rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and canned enchilada sauce. Ready in under an hour with 15-minute prep.
Crispy tofu gets a sticky glaze and bed of herby quinoa for this make-ahead lunch that really packs in the plant points. It’s a bright, filling vegan lunch that can be packed into containers and finished with yoghurt just before eating. Each serving provides 474 kcal, 25.5g protein, 64.4g carbohydrate (of which 25.4g sugars), 9.9g fat (of which 1.3g saturates), 11g fibre and 2.49g salt.
Main course1 hrServes 3474 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber
A crisp-edged hash of leftover roast duck, roast potatoes and Savoy cabbage under fried eggs and chilli flakes, served with a sweet-sour cabbage and beetroot pickle.
An easy all-in-one chicken risotto where the stock goes in at once, finished with leftover chicken, frozen peas, grated hard cheese and butter for a creamy result.
The recipes are straightforward and take into consideration oven and stove space, and how easy things are to reheat. The prep work is minimal and they all taste amazing! Proof that you don't need to spend hours and hours in the kitchen to serve a wonderful made-from-scratch Thanksgiving Dinner! Full directions provided in the recipe for each dish which is linked below.
An easy roast duck with crispy skin rubbed with Christmas inspired spices and accompanied with a light Apple Cider Drizzle. Easy to make, easy on the wallet, and a fabulous centrepiece for any festive gathering. Unlike other poultry, duck reheats really well - it remains juicy and the skin crisps up wonderfully as well. So this recipe is great to make ahead.
A Boxing Day bake of sliced potatoes layered with pigs in blankets, roast ham, stuffing and leftover cheeseboard cheeses in a garlic cream sauce, dotted with cranberry sauce and baked until golden and bubbling.
Five freezer-ready marinades for salmon filets — teriyaki, Greek lemon and herb, maple mustard, chipotle adobo, and hot honey harissa — each batch sized for two filets.
Three small dips made from leftover dairy: double cream thickened with lemon and chives, cottage cheese blended smooth with jalapeño and sundried tomatoes, and crème fraîche stirred with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
English muffin sandwiches of baked sheet-pan eggs cut into rounds, sausage and beef patties seasoned with brown sugar and Italian seasoning, and cheese, wrapped and frozen for reheating.
Make-ahead English muffin sandwiches with homemade beef and turkey sausage patties, molded fried eggs and cheese, wrapped and frozen for a 90-second reheat.
Macaroni folded through a thin mustard and two-cheese sauce that thickens on baking, portioned into a dish for freezing and baked from frozen until piping hot.
Main course1 hr 30 minServes 4 as a side or 2 as a mainVegetarianEgg-free
A make-ahead roasted chicken wing gravy, frozen until needed, served with a turkey crown brined for a day and roasted under flavoured butter and bacon.
Main course14 hrServes 6–8152 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
An airy gluten-free soufflé built on a sticky date base, served straight from the oven with warm toffee sauce and crisp tuile biscuits baked from the leftover mixture.
A make-ahead Christmas chutney of tomatoes, peppers, aubergine and onion with coriander, paprika and cayenne — matured for a month, it is full-flavoured for the holiday table.
A wholemeal and white flour soda loaf mixed in moments and baked inside a preheated casserole, which gives the quick bread a deep crust. The warm loaf needs no proving and is best eaten soon after baking.
Crisp-tender green beans meet a punchy Parmesan dressing in this easy, make-ahead fresh green bean salad that’s perfect for dinner parties or holidays.
Marinated chicken thighs are seared, chopped and reheated in their marinade, then piled over turmeric and cumin rice. A mayonnaise and yogurt white sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato and toasted pita complete the plate.