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32 of our best turkey recipes 🦃

Not just for Christmas - get inspired with our favourite turkey recipes, from salads to stir-fries, and casseroles to curries.

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Think turkey is just for Christmas? Think again. Of course, it may take centre stage in the festive feast, but there’s a whole host of delicious recipes beyond the classic roast to try all year round.

Not only is turkey higher in protein and lower in fat than chicken, but it’s relatively cost-effective if you’re feeding a crowd, too. We’ve included plenty of family favourites, from weeknight-friendly turkey burgers to turkey meatballs and courgetti, guaranteed to please even the fussiest palates.

Best turkey recipes:

1

Turkey Coq au Vin

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Alex Luck

Leftover turkey is about to get a serious upgrade from the usual turkey curry. We've turned leftover cooked turkey into a rich and hearty 'coq' au vin with nut dumplings.

Recipe: Turkey Coq au Vin

2

Turkey & Squash Sri-Lankan Inspired Curry

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Creamy coconut and hearty squash make the base of this fragrant turkey curry - ready in just over an hour.

Recipe: Turkey & Squash Sri-Lankan Inspired Curry

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3

Turkey Cobb Salad

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This salad takes some prep, but the combination of flavours and textures make it worth the extra effort. Save time by using pre-cooked turkey or chicken, if you like.

Recipe: Turkey cobb salad

4

Turkey Laksa

speedy chicken laksa
Alex Luck

This recipe takes on 20min from beginning to end, making it the perfect speedy midweek meal. Use any leftover turkey you might have from the festive season to create this nourishing bowl of laksa.

Recipe: Turkey laksa

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5

Pomegranate, Turkey & Wild Rice Salad

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Alex Luck

This colourful and fresh salad is great with leftover turkey, but equally can be subbed with chicken. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time.

Recipe: Pomegranate, Turkey & Wild Rice Salad

6

Turkey Biryani

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This biryani is a real showstopper. Top and serve at the table with dollops of our homemade raita and quick mango relish – delicious!

Recipe: Turkey biryani

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7

Turkey Burgers

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We've combined turkey mince, red onion, fresh ginger, green chilli, wholegrain mustard, and coriander to give these an Indian-inspired twist with bold, fiery flavours.

Recipe: Turkey burgers

8

Turkey & Lemon Vol-Au-Vents

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Mike English

Hosting a dinner party? Vol-Au-Vents are the it dish to go with! Retro is making a comeback and these are filled with a creamy lemon and turkey filling.

Recipe: Turkey & Lemon Vol-Au-Vents

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9

Turkey and Kale Salad

best turkey recipes turkey and kale salad with tahini dressing

This salad uses raw kale leaves, but feel free to replace with other leafy greens or salad leaves if you prefer. The citrus tahini dressing brings the whole dish together.

Recipe: Turkey and kale salad with tahini dressing

10

Turkey Burrito Bowl

best turkey recipes

Fragrant Mexican-inspired spices gives this burrito bowl an irresistible taste. Serve with fresh guac, sour cream and grated cheddar.

Recipe: Turkey Burrito Bowl

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11

Kung Pao Turkey Wraps

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Cool, crunchy lettuce topped with spicy Kung Pao turkey mince is a combination we can't get enough of, and the recipe couldn't be simpler. Ready on the table in under 25 minutes, it's a perfect DIY dinner.

Recipe: Kung pao turkey wraps

12

Cajun Turkey Burgers

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These turkey burgers topped with grilled avocado and sweetcorn salsa are just what we want for dinner: healthy, delicious, and on the table in just 45 minutes. They're packed with flavour but relatively mild in spice, making them great for all the family.

Recipe: Cajun turkey burgers

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13

Turkey Lasagne

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We've replaced classic beef mince with turkey mince for a lighter take on traditional lasagne.

Recipe: Turkey lasagne

14

Turkey Meatball Courgetti

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Fancy a lighter take on spaghetti and meatballs? This is the perfect weeknight recipe – and crammed with veggies, too.

Recipe: Turkey meatball courgetti

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15

Turkey Breast with Hot Honey Sauce

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Fresh and fiery in equal measure, these pan-fried turkey breasts make for a speedy weeknight meal served with steamed broccoli and our easy egg fried rice.

Recipe: Turkey breast with fiery honey sauce

16

Turkey Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

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These Italian-style meatballs are seasoned with coriander and chilli, and dressed with a barbecue tomato sauce for extra flavour.

Recipe: Turkey meatballs with barbecue sauce

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17

Curried Turkey Burgers

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Turkey is the mince to use if you’re looking for a healthier burger option. Serve with gem lettuce leaves and a dollop of mango chutney.

Recipe: Curried turkey burgers

18

Vietnamese Turkey Noodle Soup

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A bowl of this restorative turkey noodle soup is the perfect antidote to the cold winter weather. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's light and full of fresh veggies and herbs, while the combination of chilli and ginger adds warmth.

Recipe: Vietnamese turkey noodle soup

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19

Turkey and Cashew Stir-Fry

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This healthy stir-fry adds a medley of sweet peppers, ginger, spring onions and crunchy cashews for a winning midweek meal. Serve with our easy egg fried rice or noodles to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Turkey and cashew nut stir-fry

20

Zesty Turkey One Pan

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A classic Italian favourite, this easy recipe is a real crowd-pleaser that you’ll turn to time and again

Recipe: Zesty turkey one pan

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An experienced and highly skilled team of food writers, stylists and digital content producers, the Good Housekeeping Cookery Team is a close-knit squad of food obsessives. Cookery Editor Emma Franklin is our resident chilli obsessive and barbecue expert, who spends an inordinate amount of time on holidays poking round the local supermarkets seeking out new and exciting foods. Senior Cookery Writer Alice Shields is a former pastry chef and baking fanatic who loves making bread and would have peanut butter with everything if she could. Her favourite carb is pasta, and our vibrant green spaghetti is her weeknight go-to. Lover of all things savoury, Senior Cookery Writer Grace Evans can be found eating crispy corn and nocellara olives at every opportunity, and will take the cheeseboard over dessert any time (though she cannot resist a slice of tres leches cake). With a wealth of professional kitchen know-how, culinary training and years of experience between them, they are all dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work (and if they don’t – we’ll have the answer for why*) every time (*90% of the time the answer is: “buy an separate oven thermometer”!). 

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