Turkey meat

To “julienne” is to cut into matchstick-thin strips of equal size, mainly for presentation. Note

Spray pappadums with oil and microwave, two at a time, on high (100%power) for 45 seconds, until puffed and lightly golden. Note

SERVING TIP We served a salad using 1/2 punnet of halved snow pea sprouts, 1 shredded carrot and 1/2 a shredded capsicum, tossed in 1 tablespoon of time juice. Note

Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note

As a guide, cook turkey 15-20 minutes per 500g (including stuffing weight) plus 20 minutes, until juices run clear when tested. Note

Try chicken breast, vermicelli noodles, snow-pea sprouts, cucumber spears and hoisin sauce as the filling. Note

Fresh turkey breast schnitzels are a great time save, mess free and available in most supermarkets. If preferred, crumb your own. Dust in seasoned flour, dip into beaten egg and then the crumbs. Chill 15 minutes before cooking, to help keep the coating on. Note

Make the most of handy supermarket products in this tasty toasted sandwich. Jam-packed full of crispy crumbed turkey breast, fresh salad and oozing brie cheese, every bite will leave you with a flavour and taste sensation.

Turkey with pancetta stuffing brought to you by Woman's Day. Photography by Rob Shaw/ bauersyndication.com.au

For a lighter version, replace coconut cream with a 270ml can of light coconut milk and ½ cup chicken stock. Note

This is a great way to utilise Christmas Day leftovers.

To remove the bone from a whole turkey breast (sometimes called a “buffe” or “buffet”), cut away the meat from each side of the bone, keeping it in one piece. Your butcher can do this for you. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Stuffing suitable to freeze. Onion mixture suitable to microwave. Note

Serve sprinkled with a little crumbled feta. Use chicken breast fillets instead of turkey. Note

Use peanut oil instead of sesame oil. You can swap turkey steaks for chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally. Note

Chicken mince can be used. Note

This delicious turkey wrap is perfect for lunch, a light dinner or when you have leftover Christmas turkey to eat your way through.

For leftover roast vegetable mash you can use potato, pumpkin, carrot or turnip, or a combination of any. These patties are also great as a bite-size finger food version topped with a cranberry mayonnaise (mix a little cranberry into mayonnaise to taste). Note

We know by the end of Christmas day you'll be swearing you could never eat another morsel of turkey. We also know you'll have changed your mind by Boxing Day. Especially if you give our turkey rillettes recipe a try.

You just can't go wrong with this traditional Christmas turkey with forcemeat stuffing of onion, bacon, pork, chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, pistachios and tarragon.

Dried cranberries are sometimes labelled `craisins’ and can be found in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Chicken breast fillets can be substituted for turkey, if you like. Coriander is one of the few fresh herbs to be sold with its root attached. It should be readily available from greengrocers. Asian greengrocers will certainly stock it. […]

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

This tender barbeque turkey takes its flavour inspiration from mixed cuisines. Mexican style salsa, with Indian spices makes an exciting, explosive flavour combination in this marvellous dish.

This gorgeous bird will take pride of place at your Christmas table this year. A delicious roasted almond stuffing, spiced cherries, and a smooth, savoury gravy complete this amazing turkey.

Packed full of protein and flavour, this delicious turkey and brown rice salad makes a great post workout meal or healthy lunch or dinner to charge you for a big day.

This tangy take on turkey is a fabulous alternative to chicken.

We used cranberry sauce not whole berry sauce. Use chicken mince if you prefer. Note

Asian-spiced turkey with a deliciously sweet and spiced peach and cranberry chutney.

Serve with cranberry sauce and accompany with vegetables of your choice. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Meatballs can be baked a day ahead. Keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat in a slow oven just before serving. Note

The turkey buffé, or breast, is perfect if you don't require the entire bird to feed the hoards on Christmas day. The special stuffing and paprika rub add a touch of festive cheer.

This roast is delicious accompanied with gravy and vegetables or salad of your choice. The chorizo seasoning can be prepared and served separately as a side dish, rather than as a stuffing, if desired.

Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, for about 1¾ hours. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Spiced turkey koftas with sweet and fragrant fig and brown rice pilaf from Australian Women's Weekly.

The contrast of salty and sweet in the pear and proscuitto stuffing adds great depth of flavour to this roast turkey with herbed butter.

Turkey is often sold frozen in larger supermarkets. Allow at least one day to thaw in the refrigerator before using. If you can’t find a turkey hindquarter use two turkey drumsticks (often called turkey shanks), or use turkey breast on-the-bone, (called turkey buffe). You can serve the turkey with the strained and seasoned juices instead […]

Use smaller rice paper rounds for finger-food sized rolls. You can use chicken mince instead of turkey, if you like. Note

Turkey is so delicious that it's a shame to save it just for special occasions. Get smaller cuts of meat rather than the entire bird and enjoy the rich flavour all year round.

Traditional turkey stuffed with forcebeat and served with corn bread and candied sweet potato pie.

Boned turkey buffé with couscous stuffing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Lunch just became a lot simpler with this quick and easy recipe. It is great for using leftover cooked meats.

Healthy turkey and sweet cranberry wrap from Australian Women's Weekly.

Drain the morello sour cherries and reserve the syrup for use in the recipe. Note

Spice up your leftover Turkey with these Mexican inspired quesadillas

Cooking a whole turkey will take about 40 minutes per kilogram. Don’t stuff the turkey until you’re ready to roast it, as bacteria can grow inside a stuffed turkey waiting to be cooked. Trussing a turkey by tying the legs and wings together helps to give the bird a tight look and nicer presentation. It […]

An easy dish of turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce for all ages to enjoy.

It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.

Healthy grilled turkey steaks with a flavourful green olive and tomato relish.

Koftas are simply minced meat mixed with spices, and often onions, and rolled shape, although in many Arab countries they are shaped into ovals.

You can melt the cheese for each burger, if you prefer. Note

The turkey can be swapped for cooked chicken breast. Vegetables can be prepared a day ahead, cover with damp kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Drizzle with soy sauce just before serving. You can add or omit the chilli depending on how hot you like your food. Note

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

Use 3kg (6 pounds) turkey marylands if you can’t get drumsticks. Note

Quick and easy snack of turkey, avocado and cranberry wraps from Australian Women's Weekly.

Wrapping a turkey breast in prosciutto before roasting it helps keep the meat tender and juicy as well as adding lots of flavour to the finished dish.

Use a good quality chicken stock instead of the consommé, if you prefer. Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, about 1¾ hours. Note

This mouth-watering turkey with pancetta, herb and pine nut stuffing will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

If you prefer, wrap this mixture in softened rice paper sheets. Note

Filled with a wonderful stuffing of bacon, rosemary, garlic and breadcrumbs, this easy roast turkey is fuss-free and absolutely delicious.

Christmas day can be busy enough without the added stress of the traditional dinner. Save precious time with this delicious roast turkey recipe. Everyone will think you've been slaving away for days!

These tasty mini meatloaves are delicious served with a dollop of cranberry sauce and pan-fried brussels sprouts.

Super fast and super delicious turkey slaw burgers with pickled zucchini from Woman's Day.

Freshly grated zest and fresh thyme perfume this light and tasty turkey and lemon risotto. If you prefer, you can use chicken breasts in place of the turkey.

To test if turkey is cooked, insert a skewer sideways into the thickest part of the thigh then remove and press flesh to release the juices. If the juice runs clear, the turkey is cooked. Alternatively, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching bone; it should reach 90°C. This […]

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 4. This dish is traditionally served at Christmas time. Note

A green and healthy turkey salad with a tangy lemon mustard dressing.