Freezing Leftovers

Leftover cooked turkey freezes very well.

We slice ours, layer it into an ovenproof dish, and pour over any remaining roasting juice or gravy.  Cover with a lid or clingfilm, and freeze.

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When you fancy an easy roast dinner, take the dish of frozen turkey out of the freezer and defrost in the fridge overnight.

Pop it in the oven at 180 C for around 30-40 minutes, until thoroughly heated.

Add your favourite veg!

Coronation Turkey

Ingredients:

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Leftover cooked turkey – approx 500g

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1-2 tsp mild curry powder

1 handful sultanas

Chop the turkey into bite-sized pieces.

Place in a bowl with all the other ingredients and mix well.

Serve with baked potatoes, or use as a sandwich filling.

Turkey and Leek Pie

Ingredients:

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Leftover cooked turkey - approx 500g, chopped into bite sized pieces

200ml leftover roasting juices (or stock)

3 medium leeks, sliced

3 medium carrots, chopped

1 tsp dried thyme

2 tbsp plain flour

1 glass white wine

250g ready made puff pastry

Melt some butter in a saucepan and add the leeks, carrots and thyme.  Soften for 10-15 minute.  Turn up the heat.  Add the flour and stir until absorbed.  Add the wine and allow to reduce for a few minutes before adding the stock and turkey.  Season to taste.

Transfer the mixture into a pie dish.

Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 6

Roll out the pastry and place on top of the dish.  Score the surface of the pastry in a criss-cross pattern using a knife.

For a nice golden finish, brush over the pastry with melted butter or beaten egg.

Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden on top.

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