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Boxing Day is basically the Olympics of leftovers. Someone is guarding the trifle, someone else has already picked the roast potatoes and the fridge door is opening every twelve seconds. With budgets feeling tight, using what you have is a small but satisfying victory. Leftover roast lamb is always the hero on the plate, so here are eight delicious, cheeky and ridiculously easy ways to turn yesterday’s roast into today’s standout meal.
Put that air fryer to good use and blast away the festive fog with these crispy lamb doner cones. Load them with whatever salad survived Christmas Day and enjoy the smug satisfaction of not queueing for takeaways.
Our friend Livi never misses with these big, punchy salads. If your cheese board leftovers are staring at you, use them. Halloumi, dollops of feta or even the last wedge of vintage cheddar will all work beautifully with lamb and mango.
Lamb and pumpkin croquettes
These little golden bites are what happens when leftover roast lamb meets crispy perfection. They are excellent with a quick dipping sauce and even better eaten while hiding from relatives.
Leftover roast lamb sandwiches
Layer up slices of lamb, lashings of relish and whatever crunchy bits you can find in the fridge. This is the kind of sandwich that makes you feel like a culinary mastermind with zero effort.
Wrap pizzas
Boxing Day is the perfect time for hands off meals and these wrap pizzas tick every box. The kids can build their own, no one needs to share and the toppings are entirely dictated by what survived Christmas dinner.
The better BLAT sandwich
If your family opted for roast beef instead of lamb, you are still in luck. This BLAT is the upgraded, Boxing Day appropriate answer to leftover beef. Crunchy, messy and exactly what you want after a big day.
Rye bread triangles with roast beef and horseradish
These tidy little triangles look fancy but are secretly effortless. Sharp horseradish meets tender beef on nutty rye bread for a snack that feels far more sophisticated than your energy levels deserve.
Crispy rice salad with leftover lamb
This will not work with fresh rice, so save those leftovers. It is crunchy, bright and perfect for picnics or lazy afternoons. Honestly, crispy rice is the entire reason we cook extra rice the night before.
Posted by Kirsten McCaffrey
