what to do with leftovers from Christmas and New Year’s Eve meals?

There are many creative and delicious ways to reuse leftovers from Christmas dinner and avoid food waste. Here are some ideas.

Have you thought a little big for the garnish for your poultry or the vegetable accompaniment for your roast? There is some salmon or smoked trout left, what should I do with it? It’s not always easy to determine the right portions when preparing a Christmas meal. Surpluses can be transformed into delicious cooked meals and here are some ideas to avoid waste.

Meal ideas with leftovers from Christmas dinner

Toasted Turkey Sandwich

Use poultry, ham, beef or other leftover meat to make festive sandwiches. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vegetables and cheese for a quick and tasty meal.

A toasted sandwich with leftover turkey can be a delicious and quick option for using up leftovers from your Christmas meal. Here is a simple recipe:

Ingredients :

• Leftover roast turkey, sliced
• Bread of your choice (ideally country or wholemeal bread)
• Cheese (Gouda, cheddar, Swiss, etc.)
• Mustard or mayonnaise sauce
• Fresh lettuce or spinach
• Semi-dried tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter for grilling

Preheat the grill or skillet to medium heat.

Prepare the sandwich: spread a thin layer of mustard or mayonnaise sauce on a slice of bread. Add slices of turkey to the sauce. Arrange one or two slices of cheese on the turkey. Add lettuce or spinach leaves. If desired, add semi-dried tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the sandwich: place a second slice of bread on top of the prepared ingredients to form a sandwich.

Toast the sandwich: spread a thin layer of butter on the exterior sides of the sandwich. Place the sandwich on the hot grill or in a skillet. Grill on both sides until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts.
Remove the sandwich from the grill and let it rest for a few moments. Cut the sandwich in half for easier presentation.

Smoked Salmon or Trout Rillettes

Smoked salmon or trout rillettes can be a great way to repurpose leftover fish and create a tasty spread.

Wrap leftovers in a tortilla with vegetables, rice and sauce to create a wrap or burrito.

Mix leftover vegetables, meat and cheese into an omelet for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

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