Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar come Christmas time – it's a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage

Rustle up this vegan bubble & squeak brunch with the veggie leftovers from your Christmas Day dinner. Perfect for a lazy start to Boxing Day

Try a Taiwanese favourite – homemade brown sugar boba milk tea, aka 'bubble tea'. So-named from the tapioca balls that fall to the bottom

Gordon Ramsay's scrumptious potato cakes are perfect for serving with your Boxing Day ham

These waffles are made in a special honeycomb mould and are a popular treat in Hong Kong. The result is crispy edges and soft, chewy 'bubbles'

Create a potato hash with a difference. The addition of cabbage ramps up the texture and nutrition, and swap bacon for leaner fish

Get your kids to help you cook this simple pumpkin, bacon and rice dish - you can make in the microwave too

This bubble & squeak with sprouts, bacon and potato needn't be relegated to leftovers – it makes a great alternative to roasties

A good Sunday side dish, or veggie main, great served with a chunky tomato chutney

This easy recipe from Joe Wicks uses leftover Christmas meat and veg to make a satisfying, and surprisingly healthy, dish. Top with cranberry sauce and serve for brunch

A classic combination of pork and mustard with leek bubble and squeak - irresistible!

Try a twist on the traditional roast chicken with a honey-mustard glaze and bubble & squeak to use up leftover mash

Jazz up your roast or stew with this crispy topped and tasty side dish

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Wonderfully Christmas-scented fizz - a brilliant way to get the party started

Sage & onion stuffing mix bulks up your bubble & squeak and adds plenty of flavour – just the thing for a leisurely brunch

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Don't call the local takeaway – impress friends and family by cooking this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry. It's easy and quick to make

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

A few clever substitutions can make this traditional creamy casserole low in fat and calories

Give your midweek meal a Mexican twist with our easy enchilada pie. Packed with nutritious veggies, it provides a whopping four of your 5-a-day

Barney guides you through a step-by-step guide to making a mushroom risotto - you might even find it relaxing!

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Easy, American-style, fluffy pancakes are great for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Top with something sweet like fruit, jam or syrup, or rashers of crispy bacon.

Plate up this delicious one-pot of sausage, kale and gnocchi in just 20 minutes, with just five minutes prep. Midweek suppers never got so easy – or tasty!