Storecupboard Christmas recipes

This delicious light fruit sponge is packed with storecupboard staples like nuts and dried fruit, it's also budget-friendly

Turn your leftovers into a fantastic family supper with this hearty baked omelette with chipolatas

Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert all work well. It's a great way to use up leftovers

A good glug of ginger wine makes this cake a little different from the norm. It's also lighter than its predecessors, so you can have two pieces!

This tasty Italian cheese and tomato bake is a fab way to use up leftover meat and a true family favourite

Love crispy skin on roast turkey at Christmas? You'll be fan of this recipe, which uses storecupboard ingredients to make a festive favourite even more special

Combine salty popcorn, pretzels, sweet marshmallows, chocolate and tangy dried cranberries to make the perfect Christmas movie snack

These individual pies with a twist are great for using up storecupboard staples such as nuts and dried fruit, they're budget-friendly too

A festive treat to give or receive

A great pasta dish that uses up your Christmas storecupboard faves

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

Why not make this year's Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You'll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a cake rich in plump dried fruit and cherries

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

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

A simple, quick and indulgent dessert you can rustle up in 10 minutes. If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, use a can of cherries in syrup instead

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts

Paul Hollywood's almond and apricot 'couronne' is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen

A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze