Share By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc
From traditional Christmas dinner to New Year’s Day Brunch, here are my top choices for turkey recipes that will shine on your holiday menus.
Apple Honey Glazed Turkey
Perfect for: Traditional Christmas dinner with family
This amazing whole turkey recipe features an easy apple honey glaze that takes turkey to the next level of deliciousness. Serve with a side of homemade chunky applesauce instead of cranberry sauce (add some cranberries if you’d like), roasted sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans.
If you have a small group, don’t worry, you’ll have lots of leftovers for sandwiches, salads, and soup.
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Ras El Hanout Spiced Turkey Breast with Minted Pomegranate Yogurt
Perfect for: Holiday dinner party with friends
This Spiced Turkey Breast is sure to impress! You can make the flavourful minted pomegranate yogurt and marinate the turkey breast the night before, so you have more time to enjoy your festivities once friends arrive. Serve with roasted carrots seasoned with garlic, chili flakes and cumin, and a lemony Tabbouleh salad.
Turkey Fried Rice
Perfect for: Boxing Day dinner
If you want to do something different with your turkey leftovers, try this turkey fried rice! No frozen veggie medley? No problem! Add in whatever leftover cooked veggies you have from Christmas dinner, like green beans, corn, carrots, and peas. And while you’re at it, bump up those veggies by double in this recipe for more health-boosting fibre.
Turkey and Walnut Pesto Flatbread
Perfect for: Post holiday snacking
This flatbread made with turkey leftovers will hit the spot when you need an easy and satisfying snack. Try with a whole wheat flatbread, naan or pita and add even more arugula along with diced red pepper to up the veggies. Make it even easier: Use store-bought pesto.
Bon appetite and Happy Holidays,
Shannon