A food content creator has sparked excitement with his innovative recipe for Christmas dinner remnants, claiming it offers a 'completely different' and superior alternative to the traditional curry or sandwich.
A Fresh Take on Festive Leftovers
With the Christmas celebrations concluded, many UK households are facing the familiar challenge of dealing with an abundance of leftover turkey, vegetables, and trimmings. Russell Clamp, who shares culinary advice under the social media handle 'Eat Like An Adult', has presented a compelling solution. In a TikTok video posted on 29 December 2025, he introduced his 'Upside Down Christmas Leftovers Tarts', a one-pan wonder designed to breathe new life into surplus festive fare.
Clamp, known for his tips aimed at health-conscious cooks, directly addressed his audience in the clip, stating: 'Do something completely different with your Christmas leftovers this year - I give you, the Upside Down Christmas Leftovers Tarts. These things are so delicious and done in one pan.'
The Simple Recipe for a Flavourful Transformation
The recipe is straightforward and designed for ease. It requires:
- 500g of puff pastry
- A small handful of plain flour
- Your selection of Christmas leftovers (e.g., parsnips, pigs-in-blankets, potatoes, turkey)
- A tablespoon of olive oil
- One whisked egg (for glazing)
- Cranberry sauce, Maldon salt, black pepper, and parmesan to finish
The method involves preheating an oven to 200°C/390°F, rolling out the pastry, and cutting it to fit a roasting tray. After lining the tray with oiled baking parchment, the chopped leftovers are arranged on top. A dollop of bread sauce can be added for extra moisture. The pastry is then placed over the fillings, scored, brushed with egg, and baked for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
The clever 'upside down' twist comes at the end. Once baked, the tarts are flipped over so the crispy pastry becomes the base, and are then topped with warmed cranberry sauce, salt, pepper, and parmesan.
Praise from an Enthusiastic Online Audience
In a bold claim accompanying the video, Russell Clamp wrote: 'These are seriously good! I'm saying these are better than Christmas leftovers sandwiches and leftovers curry combined.' He even joked about the limited annual opportunity, adding: 'I need to find a way to eat these all year round because once a year isn't going to be enough.'
The response from viewers was overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to try the recipe. One commenter expressed gratitude, writing: 'Thank you for this - soooo good.' Another planned for future festivities, stating: 'Looks amazing - one I will try next year.' The recipe clearly struck a chord, though one humorous user questioned the very concept, asking: 'What is this 'leftovers' you speak of?!'
This creative culinary hack provides a welcome answer to the post-Christmas food dilemma, offering a simple, flavour-packed, and visually appealing dish that promises to make the last of the festive food as exciting as the main event.
