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Juicy BBQ chicken thigh skewers with caramelised pineapple, sweet heat and fresh salsa. An easy, flavour-packed recipe perfect for the BBQ or weeknight grilling.

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Got leftover Christmas ham? This classic Russian salad is a fresh, creamy way to turn festive leftovers into an easy Boxing Day side dish. Made with potatoes, eggs, pickles, dill and lemon, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for summer lunches or entertaining.

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An easy way to use up leftover Christmas ham

If you’ve woken up on Boxing Day staring at a fridge full of leftover ham, roast veg and potatoes — this one’s for you.

This Boxing Day Ham & Veggie Frittata is quick, flexible, and perfect for feeding a crowd (or setting yourself up with easy lunches for the week). No fancy ingredients, no stress — just a solid, no-waste recipe that works every time.

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Ingredients

Serves: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

• 6 eggs
• 1 capsicum, diced
• 1 cup leftover Lucky Pig ham, chopped
• 1 cup potatoes, cooked and diced (roasted, boiled or leftover chips all work)
• Handful of button mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• Pumpkin, cooked and diced (roasted is ideal)
• Parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: oil or butter for cooking

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the capsicum, ham, potatoes, mushrooms (if using), pumpkin and parsley. Mix to combine.
4. Heat a little oil or butter in an oven-safe frying pan over medium heat.
5. Pour the mixture into the pan and cook for a few minutes until the edges begin to set.
6. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until just set and lightly golden on top.
7. Remove from the oven, slice and serve warm — or enjoy cold.

Tips from the butcher

• This is a true clean-out-the-fridge recipe — swap in zucchini, spinach, onion or leftover roast veg.
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch or easy meals through the week.
• Let it cool completely before refrigerating so it sets nicely for slicing.

Using up leftover Christmas ham?

If you’ve still got ham to get through after Christmas, this frittata is a great place to start. Properly cured and cooked ham holds its flavour beautifully in dishes like this — not just on a platter.

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A savoury breakfast or brunch bite that’s quick, punchy, and packed with flavour.

If you’re looking for an easy breakfast recipe that feels a little bit fancy but takes minimal effort, these Breakfast Devilled Eggs are it. Creamy yolks, crispy bacon, fresh toppings — perfect for brunch spreads, weekend breakfasts, or something different to bring to the table.

Made with free-range eggs and proper butcher bacon, this one comes together fast and disappears even faster.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time

• Serves: 4–6

• Prep time: 20 minutes

• Cook time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

Devilled Eggs

• 6 large free-range eggs

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp paprika (plus extra for sprinkling)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & cracked black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Toppings

• 100gm slices Lucky Pig shortcut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped

• 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced

• ½ avocado, thinly sliced

• 1 green chilli, thinly sliced

Method

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to the boil.

   Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

2. Drain and cool the eggs under cold running water, then peel.

3. Slice the eggs in half lengthways and carefully remove the yolks into a bowl.

4. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg white halves.

6. Top each devilled egg with crispy bacon pieces, cherry tomato, avocado, and a thin slice of green chilli.

7. Finish with a light sprinkle of paprika. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.

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Ingredients You Can Grab In-Store or Online

• Free-range eggs

   

• Shortcut bacon

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Crispy, cheesy and packed with bacon — this rice paper scroll is a twist on classic bacon and eggs. Air-fried until golden, it makes a perfect breakfast, lunch, or snack when you need something quick but proper.

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