Solutions for TOO MANY LEFTOVERS

Solutions for TOO MANY LEFTOVERS

Author: Yumi Stynes December 14, 2025 Duration: 8:22

WARNING:

Yumi loses it trying not to laugh when Simon uses the word "jazzy".


Christmas season means LEFTOVERS.


And honestly, it can get a bit grim.

The fridge is overflowing with food from Christmas and you're absolutely sick of it ...but also, it needs to be eaten!


BEFORE Christmas even arrives, let's pre-empt the leftovers with some thought starters and a recipe.


FESTIVE FRITTATA

Ingredients:

Veg leftovers

200-250g of leftover turkey or ham

6 eggs whisked with 1tbs milk

salt and pepper

some cheeses


In an oven-proof, heavy-based frypan, warm up the veg, get them crisp and heated and reactivated for yumminess.

Add in the finely chopped leftover meat

When ready, season the eggs with salt and pepper and pour the egg mixture over the leftovers in the pan.

Dot cheese around the pan or add a big grating of it over the top. Leftover fancy Christmas cheese is perfect for this.

Put the lid on the pan and leave it for 4 minutes, or until the edges are looking set but the top is wobbly. Set the whole pan under the pre-heated grill for 5 minutes.

Allow it to rest.

Serve wedges of frittata with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh herbs.


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That familiar late-afternoon dread when you realize you have to figure out dinner yet again is a universal feeling. 5 Minute Food Fix is the antidote, born from the same chaotic, hungry reality. Host Yumi Stynes, alongside cookbook publisher Simon Davis, doesn't just share recipes; they deliver a burst of practical inspiration and genuine camaraderie. This podcast is designed for those moments when you're tapped out-maybe during the commute home or while wrangling kids-offering clear, actionable ideas for a meal you can actually make that same evening. Each episode feels like a quick chat with friends who get it, blending easy cooking hacks with unexpected laughs and little lessons about the everyday ingredients in your pantry. It’s about transforming the daily chore of feeding yourself and your family into something that feels manageable, even enjoyable. You'll come away with more than just a dinner plan; you'll find a renewed sense of confidence in the kitchen, all packed into a conversation that fits perfectly into a busy life. Tune in for a dose of reality-based food talk that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the good, simple stuff.
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