Turkey recipes

Turkey is for life, not just for Christmas. Discover our whole range of succulent turkey recipes, that go way beyond just roasting the big bird.

Turkey mince is a weeknight hero. It makes a lean, budget-friendly alternative to beef mince. Try it in our turkey bolognese bake, speedy chilli stir-fry, or to make juicy turkey burgers. Turkey meatballs, goulash or Parmesan turkey steaks are all easy dishes to add to your midweek rotation.

Of course, we’ve got all your Christmas turkey recipes covered, too. From turkey crown recipes for a small gathering to crowd-pleasing roasts, we’ve got plenty of festive recipes, and delicious ideas for using up turkey leftovers, too.

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Lemongrass turkey mince noodle salad

Dinner ideas for two

Lemongrass turkey mince noodle salad

A riff on a Vietnamese rice noodle salad, this turkey dish is bursting with fresh flavours from lemongrass, ginger, chilli, mint and lime.

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Braised turkey legs with creamy madeira mushrooms

Christmas leftover recipes

Braised turkey legs with creamy madeira mushrooms

Turkey legs are gently braised in madeira and stock (or even leftover gravy) until super tender and served in a rich creamy sauce.

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Roast turkey with a bacon lattice

Christmas turkey recipes

Roast turkey with a bacon lattice

You can never have too much bacon at Christmas, and dressing turkey with a bacon lattice imparts flavour and stops the breast drying out.

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Turkey schnitzel with cranberry ketchup

Turkey recipes

Turkey schnitzel with cranberry ketchup

Dish up golden turkey schnitzels with old-school Russian salad and a tangy cranberry ketchup for an easy midweek dinner with a festive spin. 

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Christmas leftovers stew with bread sauce dumplings

Christmas leftover recipes

Christmas leftovers stew with bread sauce dumplings

This versatile Christmas leftovers stew makes the most of leftover roast turkey, veg and pigs in blankets, turning them into a hearty dinner.

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Gill Meller’s brined barbecued turkey with a rich gravy

Gill Meller recipes

Gill Meller’s brined barbecued turkey with a rich gravy

Gill Meller explains how to brine and barbecue a turkey. The method may be unconventional but the results are succulent and full of flavour.

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Turkey pozole

Turkey recipes

Turkey pozole

This delicious version of pozole, a hearty Mexican soup, uses leftover turkey in place of the traditional pork, and is made with pozole corn.

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Leftover turkey tikka masala

Christmas buffet recipes

Leftover turkey tikka masala

Create a turkey curry buffet even Bridget Jones would love. This fragrant turkey tikka masala makes the perfect dish for a Boxing Day spread.

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Brined and barbecue-roasted turkey with beetroot purée and tahini gravy

Christmas turkey recipes

Brined and barbecue-roasted turkey with beetroot purée and tahini gravy

The Christmas turkey to rival all turkeys, try chef Josh Katz's brined and barbecued-roasted turkey for a roast dinner with a real difference.

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Leftover turkey curry

Christmas leftover recipes

Leftover turkey curry

Use up your Christmas leftovers in this leftover turkey curry. We've added onions, sprouts and cream for a rich, moreish dish. 

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Bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter

Christmas turkey recipes

Bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter

Looking for a Christmas turkey recipe? This knockout slow-roasted, bacon-wrapped turkey makes enough to serve 8 with juicy leftovers to spare. 

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Speedy chilli turkey stir-fry

Stir-fry recipes

Speedy chilli turkey stir-fry

A speedy one-pan dish which packs a punch, this chilli turkey stir-fry makes for an easy-to-make midweek dinner which doesn't compromise on flavour.

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Turkey bolognese bake

Turkey recipes

Turkey bolognese bake

A bubbling bolognese bake with lean turkey mince and oozing cheese makes a midweek hero of a dish and will become a firm family favourite in no time...

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Italian turkey burgers

Turkey recipes

Italian turkey burgers

Want to up your burger game? Swap your usual beef patty with lean turkey mince and serve with basil pesto and capers for an Italian twist on a classic.

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Harissa-spiced meatballs with houmous and pomegranate seeds

Meatball recipes

Harissa-spiced meatballs with houmous and pomegranate seeds

We've given turkey meatballs a spicy update with the addition of harissa paste. Sprinkle with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, if you like.

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Stuffed turkey legs

Christmas turkey recipes

Stuffed turkey legs

This festive stuffed turkey leg recipe is a great alternative to the whole roast turkey. Serve with our signature mash and Brussel sprouts!

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