Turkey recipes

Traditionally prepared for the Christmas period, turkey is also delicious eaten all year round. A tasty alternative to chicken, it scores points because it is lower in fat, making it a healthier option. If you find yourself with leftovers in December, try hearty Chelsea buns, a spicy curry or warming turkey pie.

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Serving Christmas turkey with cranberry sauce is a well-established festive tradition, but why not use it to make a sweet glaze instead?

Turkey crown with cranberry glaze

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If you're hosting a smaller crowd for Christmas dinner this year, these tasty turkey legs are the perfect festive main for six

Turkey legs with cabbage and plums

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Transform your Christmas leftovers into a North African-inspired turkey stew, filled with spicy chorizo, chickpeas and olives.

Spicy North African turkey stew

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This lighter twist on family favourite meatballs and tomato sauce uses lean turkey mince and wholewheat spaghetti to achieve the same delicious tastes with healthier results.

Turkey polpette

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These healt stuffed peppers make a satisfying lunch or dinner option, using lean turkey mince and plenty of fresh spring greens to make a tasty filling.

Turkey and spring green stuffed peppers

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Revamp this popular Chinese takeaway dish with a turkey, mixed with pineapple veggies and sweet and sour sauce.

Sweet and sour turkey balls

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Throw together a super-quick stir-fry with this turkey satay recipe which is ready in just 15 minutes. This midweek meal is not only easy to make but it's also healthy and dairy-free, too.

Turkey satay stir-fry with pilau rice

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Packed with Asian spices and fresh chilli, this Indonesian curry is perfect for a cold autumn night in.

Rendang turkey curry

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Popular turkey recipes

Make-ahead turkey gravy

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This make-ahead gravy is perfect for taking the stress out of Christmas Day or any other occasion

Serves 8
10 mins to prepare and 2 hours to cook, plus cooling and chilling
281 calories

Classic Christmas roast turkey

235

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Christmas and roast turkey go together like roast turkey and cranberry stuffing. Orange zest and macadamia nuts bulk out the scratch stuffing in this recipe while our easy-to-follow homemade gravy ensures that your Christmas dinner spread will come together just nicely.

Serves 6
205 mins
833 calories

Turkey and rosemary skewers

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Use long woody stemmed sprigs of rosemary to make fragrant skewers.

Serves 4
50 mins
346 calories

Turkey meatball laksa

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Lean turkey meatballs are the star of the show in this laksa, a spicy noodle broth popular in Southeast Asia

Serves 4
25 mins
470 calories

Turkey and red wine casserole

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Looking for a warming winter supper? This simple yet hearty turkey casserole with wine, herbs, and vegetables is a real treat. Serve spooned over mashed potato alongside steamed or wilted spring greens.

Serves 4
10mins to prepare and 1hr 5mins to cook
346 calories

Turkey drumsticks with sage and onion butter

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Turkey is not just for Christmas! Turkey drumsticks are a great budget roast option any time of year – try this simple roast with a classic sage and onion butter that adds plenty of flavour and helps keep the turkey tender.