What To Cook Over The Holidays When You’re Feeding Family For Days

The roasts are finished, the fridge is packed, and your family is still hanging around. You have made it through Christmas lunch, but the holiday stretch is far from over. With Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and plenty of lazy afternoons in between, the question becomes what are you cooking next?

When you are feeding family for several days, the trick is to keep the food coming without burning yourself out. This is where the Auspit really shines. It lets you cook outdoors, feed a crowd with ease, and make the most of every leftover or extra cut that is still in the fridge.

This guide will give you simple ideas for those in-between meals, the ones that fill the gaps between the big events, and the ones you put together after a slow morning when no one wants to lift a finger.

Don’t Start From Scratch, Reinvent What You Already Have

The holidays are not about creating a new feast every day. They are about making what you already have taste new and exciting. With a few small tweaks, yesterday’s roast can become today’s barbecue or tomorrow’s lunch.

Here are some easy ways to transform leftovers and keep the family happy without spending hours cooking.

Spit-Roasted Sandwiches With Leftover Lamb

Take the last of your roast lamb, slice it thick, and warm it on the Auspit using a basket cage or foil tray. Heat it slowly over gentle coals while you toast bread slices on the grill.

Add mint yoghurt, pickled onions, and a handful of greens, then wrap it all up for the perfect Boxing Day lunch. It tastes fresh, takes very little effort, and makes the most of your leftover meat.

Barbecue Pork Tacos With Charred Vegetables

If you have pork from Christmas Day, shred it and reheat it gently in a foil pack with a little water, vinegar, and seasoning. While it is warming, throw some capsicum, zucchini, or corn over the coals for a smoky finish.

Serve with soft tortillas, a quick salsa, and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, summery meal that feels completely different from the original roast.

Spit-Roasted Vegetable Trays

After days of heavy eating, a big tray of vegetables cooked over coals is the perfect reset. Chop up potatoes, pumpkin, onions, and carrots, drizzle them with olive oil and herbs, and roast them in a foil tray over steady heat.

You can serve these vegetables alongside cold meats or crumble feta over the top for an easy, filling meal that everyone can enjoy.

Charcoal Toasties For Breakfast

When the mornings are slow, and no one wants to cook, a charcoal toastie is the answer. Butter your bread, fill it with leftover ham and cheese, and cook it in a grill basket or jaffle iron over the coals.

It is fast, satisfying, and keeps everyone full until lunch without any fuss.

Keep It Casual And Fun

Holiday cooking should feel easy. You do not need a plan for every meal or a long list of ingredients. Let the Auspit handle the hard work while you relax and enjoy time with the people around you.

To make meals go further, add simple extras such as:

• Flatbreads or damper toasted over coals
• Cold salads using leftover roast vegetables or pasta
• Fresh fruit, marshmallows, or simple desserts cooked over coals
• A few jars of sauces or relishes to add flavour to every meal

When the food is easy and flexible, everyone stays happy and full without anyone feeling like they are cooking non-stop.

Keep Cooking Without The Burnout

The best part about the Auspit is that it lets you keep the fire going without making life harder. You can reuse the same coals, use the same setup, and cook with very little prep. It is about keeping the rhythm of cooking going while still enjoying the break that the holidays are meant to bring.

So when the fridge is full, and the family is still hungry, you do not need to start from scratch. Fire up your Auspit, warm up what you have, and turn those leftovers into something new. You will spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing what holidays are really about: relaxing, eating, and making memories together.