The best part of a Christmas feast is arguably the leftovers. A lot of us have a sneaky strategy in place that ensures we savour those Christmas dishes. It’s a great opportunity to get creative with those delicious festive meals by whipping up something new. Savour those delicious meals to the end with these tips and recipes:

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The plankie braai & leftovers platter

One of the best ways to use up leftovers is on a tapas-style platter. Many South Africans love a good braai on Boxing Day, so why not create a delicious platter by pairing it with those tidbits of cheese, a portion of veggies, and some sliced-up pieces of Christmas roast?

Easy chopped chicken or turkey salad

Upcycle your festive leftovers in a healthy way by tossing together some buttery lettuce, cherry tomatoes and salad dressing with cubed leftover chicken or turkey for a simple and light lunchtime meal.

Stuffing waffles

Have a waffle maker at home? Use some leftover stuffing to make a delicious savoury waffle that can be topped with an egg or some bacon for a unique twist on a breakfast stack.

Egg Fried Rice with Gammon

Try turning your gammon into a completely new meal by making some some egg fried rice using leftover cubes gammon with the addition of spicy Asian flavours.

Potato Cakes

Recreate your mashed potatoes by simply adding in some seasoning and eggs, place them in the oven or pan fry them to make perfectly golden and crunchy potato cakes. Best served with some sour cream.

Information taken from: www.foodloversmarket.co.za