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Recipe ideas for your Boxing Day buffet

by Rachel Deeley

published on 28 November 2024

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’s Hand-raised Boxing Day Pie

by Paul Hollywood

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 Sharing Fish Platter Recipe

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 grazing board recipe

Sophie Wyburd’s Grazing Platter: The Classic Meat-and-Cheese Fest One

by Sophie Wyburd

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.

Ainsley Harriott’s Corsican Charcuterie Board with Honeyed Figs and Chilli-glazed Grapes

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 recipe

Vegan Sausage Rolls

by Gaz Oakley

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

Boxing Day Turkey Salad

by Harry Eastwood

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

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

Winter Salad Bowl

by Jo Pratt

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)

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

Jessie and Lennie Ware’s Leftover Turkey Casserole

by Jessie Ware, Lennie Ware

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.

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