From Christmas to New Year’s: Making the Most of Your Holiday Leftovers

At our butcher shop, we love Christmas — the big roasts, the spiral hams, the holiday turkeys. But we know what comes after the feast: plenty of leftovers. Between Christmas and New Year’s, those extras don’t have to feel like “just leftovers” — they can become the start of new, creative meals that keep the holiday spirit alive all week long.

Here’s how we like to help our customers turn Christmas dinner into a week of delicious dishes:

Ham: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

• Breakfast: Dice it up for omelets, quiches, or a hearty ham and potato hash.

• Lunch: Build ham and Swiss paninis, or fold into cheesy sliders for quick bites.

• Dinner: Stir into mac and cheese or use in a split pea soup for something warm and filling.

Butcher’s Tip: Freeze sliced ham in small portions — easy to pull out for sandwiches or soups anytime in the new year.

Prime Rib: Elevate the Everyday

• Sandwiches: Shave thin and pile on crusty rolls with horseradish cream.

• Tacos: Slice into strips, add sautéed peppers, onions, and a splash of au jus for a steak-fajita twist.

• Soups & Stews: Use the bones for a rich beef stock, then build a hearty barley soup or French onion base.

Butcher’s Tip: Always save the bones — they’re packed with flavor and can transform broths and gravies.

Turkey: Light, Lean & Versatile

• Salads: Shred for turkey Cobb salads or tossed with greens and cranberries.

• Sandwiches: Layer with stuffing and cranberry for the ultimate holiday leftover sandwich.

• Soups: Simmer the carcass for turkey stock, then turn it into a cozy noodle or rice soup.

Butcher’s Tip: Stock freezes beautifully — portion into containers for quick winter dinners.

Making the Week Stress-Free

That week between Christmas and New Year’s can be busy with visiting, shopping, and celebrating all over again. Having leftovers ready to repurpose saves time, money, and stress. At the shop, we always encourage customers to think of Christmas dinner as just the beginning of a week-long celebration of good food.

A Butcher’s Promise

From the ham you glaze, to the rib roast you carve, to the turkey you baste — every cut we prepare for you has more than one meal in it. Stretch it, reimagine it, and make the holidays last just a little longer.

From our family to yours, thank you for letting us be part of your holiday table — and here’s to a delicious New Year!