“The real pleasure of a Mexican tinga is the chipotles en adobo – chipotle chillies cooked with tomatoes. So obsessed did I become with these after my trip to Mexico that I have about 11 small tins on the shelf in my garage, attesting to my panic that I wouldn’t be able to find them easily in the UK, so I bought lots. They’re well out of date and yes, you’ve guessed it – I’m still using them. The chicken tinga was my favourite recipe from my book The Road to Mexico, and I’ve adapted it here to use leftover turkey and corn tortillas.” Rick Stein
Turn your turkey leftovers into these 21 next-level meals
When it comes to Christmas, the bird is the word. Turkey makes the ultimate centrepiece Christmas roast, and for many households it’s just not a festive spread without it, but it can leave you with an excess of leftovers. Once you’ve finished enjoying the turkey at your holiday feast and lazy Boxing Day and long-weekend cooking rolls around, use the leftovers in these inspired recipes so absolutely nothing goes to waste.
Leftover turkey roulade sandwiches
Use up any leftover turkey from Christmas dinner to make this Boxing Day lunch classic! See notes for the original turkey recipe.
Turkey laksa
As well as brightening up your turkey leftovers, this laksa is also a great way of finishing those random packs of noodles in your cupboard.
Roast turkey baguette with cranberry slaw and dill mayo
Don't let that Christmas turkey go to waste! This baguette recipe will spruce up lunches and dinners on Boxing day and beyond.
Trade up the turkey sandwich for Matt Stone's easy larb
Larb is a delicious meat-filled salad.
Turkey and avocado salad with cranberry dressing
Use up your Christmas leftovers in this fast and fresh salad.
Turkey, avocado and crunchy noodle salad
Leftover Christmas turkey gets a tasty makeover in this vibrant and crunchy salad.
Korean-style turkey with ssamjang
The spicy Korean marinade for this dish ensures the turkey stays succulent and tender.
Poached turkey and prawn salad
Start your alfresco Christmas lunch with the delicious flavours of this summertime recipe.
Turkey, couscous salad and spicy green-olive pesto pitas
Serve this tabbouleh-style couscous salad on its own, or pile it into pita bread with a spicy olive pesto.
Turkey tostadas with avocado and sour cream
Too much turkey leftover? Lucky you! Put it to delicious use in these tasty tostadas with avo and sour cream.
Turkey and ham free-form pie
This rustic, free-form pie is filed with comforting turkey, ham and mushroom.
Thai-style turkey fried rice
Fried rice is always a great way to use up leftovers - vary this Thai version depending on what's in your fridge.
Thai turkey salad
Give turkey a Thai twist with this delicious turkey and vermicelli salad infused with fresh herbs and lime juice. A great recipe for leftover turkey!
Turkey and cranberry pilaf
Turkey and cranberry are a classic combination - try them together in this Moroccan-style pilaf.