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Once the feasting ceases, and you’re craving something fresher and healthier, you can transform Christmas leftovers into nutritious and budget-friendly meals with ease using a few clever tweaks. 1 SOU

Once you’ve made the creamy leek sauce for the pie, you can add any cooked meat you fancy or cooked mushrooms and squash for a veggie version. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 300g cooked chic

The lull between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down and keep things simple in the kitchen. These comforting, budget-friendly ideas make the most of what you already have at home.

Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

MAKES 8 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 15 mins EASY V 50g butter, melted then cooledslightly, plus extra for the mould1 egg50g caster sugar1 tsp honey50g self-raising flour 1 Heat the oven to 210C/190