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 or turkey mince smash burgers. Turkey meatballs, goulash or Parmesan turkey steaks are all easy dishes to add to your midweek rotation, as is turkey schnitzel with cranberry ketchup. Plus, slow cooker turkey leg is a winner.

Of course, we’ve got all your Christmas turkey needs 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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Turkey bruschetta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil

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Christmas leftovers

Turkey bruschetta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil

Bruschetta is given a Christmas twist in this leftover turkey recipe, dressed up with melted mozzarella, sun-dried cherry tomatoes and basil.

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The best homemade turkey gravy

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

The best homemade turkey gravy

Homemade turkey gravy makes all the difference to your Christmas dinner. Prepare a flavoursome stock in advance and the rest is easy.

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Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp

Christmas soups

Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp

A sophisticated creamy turkey soup using Christmas leftovers. Crisp roast potato edges, leek and apple are used for a crunchy topping.

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Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry hot sauce

Christmas turkey

Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry hot sauce

Serve these Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry dip as is for a Christmas TV snack, or go the whole hog with chips and coleslaw.

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Slow cooker turkey leg confit

Slow cooker

Slow cooker turkey leg confit

Slowly cooking turkey legs in fat – like duck – takes the meat to a new level. It’s packed with flavour, juicy and melt-in-the-mouth tender.

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The best roast turkey

Christmas turkey

The best roast turkey

Roast turkey that’s richly flavoured and juicy – that’s what you want on Christmas Day. This is our best roast turkey recipe.

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Turkey mince smash burgers

Burgers

Turkey mince smash burgers

These turkey smash burgers are every bit as delicious as their beefy counterparts. Serve in sesame brioche buns with a side of fries.

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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 leftovers

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

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

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 leftovers

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

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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

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

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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