Turkey recipes

Turkey isn't just for Christmas! Roast turkey is fantastic year-round, and our collection of top turkey recipes will keep your inspiration flowing for every occasion, big or small.

Leftover turkey burrito

45 mins

Speedy turkey & veg pot pie

40 mins

One-pan turkey pasta

20 mins

Slow-cooker turkey crown

4 hrs 15 mins

A bowl of leftover turkey massaman curry with rice and seasonal veg

Leftover turkey curry

1 hr 20 mins

Ultimate leftover turkey sandwich

55 mins

Ultimate roast turkey

3 hrs 40 mins

Christmas hodgepodge pie

2 hrs

Easy turkey crown & stuffed legs

2 hrs 15 mins

Roast turkey for 12

3 hrs 45 mins

Roast turkey for 6

2 hrs 25 mins

Whole Christmas turkey with a few slices sliced off, topped with curly crispy bacon and thyme on a decorative floral blue and white china platter

Cranberry Christmas turkey

3 hrs 10 mins

Turkey chowder

1 hr 25 mins

Turkey pie

2 hrs

Turkey Wellington

2 hrs

Turkey breast with sausage & apricot stuffing

1 hr 50 mins

Turkey risotto

35 mins

Cooking the turkey

3 hrs 30 mins

Prepping the turkey

30 mins

Coronation–style turkey & charred aubergine flatbreads

1 hr

Turkey stew

1 hr

Turkey sloppy Joes

20 mins

Jamie's easy turkey

3 hrs

Turkey & coconut milk soup

25 mins

Turkey kofte

1 hr 50 mins

Jamie’s turkey, pork & cranberry pie

6 hrs 20 mins

The Hix turkey burger

1 hr

Christmas Mulligatawny soup

55 mins

LA-style turkey salad

50 mins

Winter pasta salad

30 mins

Caribbean turkey with spicy cornbread & chorizo stuffing

6 hrs 20 mins

Festive turkey croque-monsieur

20 mins

5 Boxing Day quesadilla triangles on a board with a knife on the left

Boxing day quesadillas

15 mins

Gobble-oink pie

1 hr 30 mins

Christmas turkey with homemade gravy and pork and onion stuffing

Christmas turkey with homemade gravy, roast potatoes, veg and pork and onion stuffing

5 hrs

Michela’s turkey hotpot

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Turkey cooking guides

How to defrost a turkey

Buying a frozen turkey in advance is a great way to spread the cost of Christmas. Unsure how to safely defrost a turkey and cook it? We're here to help!

Jamie carving a turkey for Christmas dinner

How to carve a turkey

Carve your Christmas turkey like a pro with Jamie Oliver's brilliant tips for slicing your meat at the table and also behind the scenes

How to debone a turkey leg

Learn how to remove and debone a turkey leg with our handy step-by-step guide, then give Jamie’s easy turkey – 2 ways recipe a go!

A turkey crown with stuffing and Brussels sprouts on the side

How to cook a turkey crown

Spend and waste less this Christmas with Jamie’s guide on how to cook the crown of a turkey – a budget-friendly alternative to your Christmas centrepiece!

Jamie prepping the timings for turkey on Christmas Day

Tips & timings for perfect turkey

Jamie’s trusted checklist for how to cook a turkey at Christmas. From how long to rest it to how to cook a turkey crown, Jamie’s got your back!

perfect turkey for christmas day with lemon and herbs on top

Buying the perfect Christmas turkey

Turkey is the traditional centre piece for any Christmas dinner so here's our guide to buying the perfect Christmas turkey.

More turkey recipe ideas

Jamie leaning on the counter with a freshly made leftover turkey pie, surrounded by festive lights and decoration

12 ways to use up leftover turkey

Make the most of your leftover turkey with our Boxing Day recipes for a delicious turkey pie, creamy turkey soup and the ultimate turkey sandwich.

Turkey ideas - leftover turkey pie with pastry on top

Turkey ideas for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, buy good-quality bird and use these turkey ideas to reap the rewards for a better dinner and better leftovers.

Festive alternatives to turkey - christmas dinner spread

52 Festive alternatives to turkey

Diversify your Christmas dinner this year with our tasty no-turkey recipes.

a plate filled with roast potatoes - spuds

Delicious spuds and side dishes perfect for Christmas

Nailing your roast potatoes, red cabbage or stuffing is a brilliant way to really elevate your Christmas dinner – we've got all the spuds and sides you need

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All the recipes you need to make cooking this Christmas easy and downright delicious.