15 brilliant ways to use holiday leftovers, from a loaded toastie to fragrant brothy rice

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Second helpings

Need fresh inspiration for the Christmas leftovers? We have lots of temp

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04 December, 2025

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And relax...

You’ve pulled off the perfect dinner; now it’s time to settle down on the sofa and enjoy a bit of telly with some perked-up leftovers

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Love your leftovers

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4 ways with… festive leftovers

■ TO PREP 15 mins ■ TO COOK 30 mins ■ SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil ✔ 2 leeks, finely sliced ✔ 2 celery sticks, finely chopped ✔ 500g potatoes, peeled and diced ✔ 1 bay leaf ✔