The ultimate Christmas kitchen guide: From prep day to Boxing Day feasts
The IndependentFor many of us, Christmas isn’t just about the day itself – it’s a culinary marathon that spans days. Perfect roast turkey open image in gallery This is how the king of Christmas dinner does turkey – golden, juicy and utterly foolproof Gordon Ramsay’s method is all about flavour and finesse. Recipes for leftovers Loaded leftover Christmas toastie open image in gallery The ultimate Christmas sandwich stack, layered with festive indulgence and perfect for dipping into warm gravy Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 slices of sourdough bread 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp Dijon mustard 70g leftover turkey Pinch of Maldon Chilli Sea Salt Black pepper Leftover stuffing Leftover pigs in blankets 50g sliced Brie 1 tbsp cranberry sauce A knob of butter Cornichon and cocktail stick Warm gravy for dipping, optional Method: 1. Recipe from Maldon Salt Turkey green curry open image in gallery A vibrant, aromatic way to infuse new life into turkey leftovers with Thai-inspired flair By: Saiphin Moore, founder of Rosa’s Thai Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500g leftover turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp green curry paste 400ml coconut milk 1 tbsp palm sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce 3 lime leaves, torn 100g pea aubergines 100g Thai aubergines, cut into quarters 150g cooked bamboo shoots, cut into bite-size pieces A pinch of sea salt A handful of basil leaves To serve: Steamed rice To garnish: 2 red spur chillies and some sprigs of basil Method: 1. Sprout and pancetta chow mein open image in gallery A quick, savoury twist on holiday leftovers with a nod to our takeaway favourites Serves: 2 Ingredients: 100g diced pancetta 2 tbsp sesame oil 365g Brussels sprouts 20g fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic 150g medium egg noodles 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp sriracha 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp cider vinegar Method: 1.
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