Don’t waste festive ingredients, whip up a tasty meal instead

Use up your Christmas leftovers in a fragrant and gently spiced biryani. Chuck whatever veg and meat you have leftover in with rice and spices, then finish with some coriander and natural yogurt. Serv

■ Serves 1 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 50g leftover stuffing2 leftover pigs in blankets, halvedlengthways2 thick slices leftover roast turkey(about 100g)50ml leftover gravy3 thick slices bloomer bre

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

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