After feasting on turkey (or a meat-free centrepiece) and all the trimmings on Christmas Day, Boxing Day offers the opportunity to enjoy lighter, but no less delicious, fare.
From traditional pies, pâtés and grazing boards, to vegan sausage rolls, there are plenty of inventive ways to make your leftovers go further. Find all the inspiration you need for your Boxing Day buffet spread with our must-try recipes below.
And if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, be sure to read our round-up of the best Christmas trifles that are guaranteed to impress your Boxing Day guests.
Paul’s Hand-raised Boxing Day Pie
Paul Hollywood’s recipe for the ultimate Boxing Day centrepiece features layers of leftover turkey, stuffing, and jammy cranberries, encased in a rich butter and lard pastry.
Mary Berry’s Fabulous Fish Sharing Platter
Featuring an assortment of fish and seafood, quail’s eggs, and fresh homemade lemon chive dressing, this Mary Berry recipe has plenty of tips for making your platter party-ready.
Sophie Wyburd’s Grazing Platter: The Classic Meat-and-Cheese Fest One
Want a fuss-free grazing board for your guests to enjoy? Sophie Wyburd’s formula proves that you don’t need an unwieldy number of meats and cheeses to create a balanced and beautiful spread.
Turkey Pâté
A clever way to use up leftover turkey, this recipe uses just a handful of ingredients to create a rich and creamy homemade pâté.
Ainsley Harriott’s Corsican Charcuterie Board with Honeyed Figs and Chilli-glazed Grapes
Add a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your Boxing Day party with this guide to creating a Corsican-inspired charcuterie board.
Vegan Sausage Rolls
For meat-free finger food, look no further than Gaz Oakley’s vegan pastries with a beautifully rich filling of mushrooms, beans, walnuts, and plenty of herbs and spices.
Boxing Day Turkey Salad
Turn your leftover turkey, veg, and a festive mix of nuts and cranberry jelly into this refreshing yet suitably wintry salad.
Mary Berry’s Rustic Smoked Trout and Anchovy Pâté
Capers and anchovies help bring out the savoury flavours of smoked rainbow trout in this pâté, while lemon, crème fraîche and horseradish add sharpness and freshness.
Winter Salad Bowl
Perfect for using up any leftover red cabbage and carrots, this sweet and spicy salad will add freshness to your Boxing Day spread.
Gravlax (Dill-cured Salmon)
Smoked or cured fish always goes down a treat at buffets. Rick Stein’s recipe for a homemade version, complete with a dill and peppercorn crust and zippy mustard and horseradish sauce, is the perfect make-ahead addition to your table.
Jessie and Lennie Ware’s Leftover Turkey Casserole
Looking to serve something hot and make the most of your Christmas Day leftovers? Jessie and Lennie Ware, the mother-and-daughter duo behind the Table Manners podcast and cookbook, have got you covered with this simple yet nourishing casserole that requires just a few staple ingredients.
