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.

TO PREP 10 minutes TO FREEZE 4 hours or overnight SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 500g natural yoghurt ● 100g dark chocolate ● 4 tbsp blackcurrants ● 50g mixed nuts, chopped ● 1 tbsp coconut flakes METHOD 1 Li

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

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