It is hard to believe it was snowing across most of the country last week. We are now in full blown Spring mode here in BC. It is warm and sunny and days are getting longer. Spring seems to be in full swing. We are spending more and more time outdoors and looking for meal options that fit this time of year. Canadian Turkey has a great selection of recipes for all lifestyles, budgets and seasons.
The spring season has arrived and with it comes many occasions to gather with family and friends. Celebration meals become the centrepiece for both casual and formal get-togethers, and planning is an essential step in being prepared to easily feed a crowd. Mother’s Day, Easter, Passover, Victoria Day, Father’s Day, communions, confirmations and graduations are some of those special occasions where you want your meal to shine. At the same time, busy days and schedules mean you still need to think about family meals, snacks and lunches. With so many celebrations around the corner, plan ahead to help make family dinners extra special, not to mention easy, manageable and economical, too. Canadian Turkey can help you find the right solutions to help you create a healthy and show-stopping meal, whether you’re feeding a big group for a large family dinner, or just making a simple lunch, brunch or weekend dinner.
I like to stock up on turkeys when they are on sale. I cook them all year long and we enjoy the leftovers in various recipes.
Canadian Turkey wants to help you create easy everyday meals that are filled with nutrition and packed with flavour. Turkey makes a great option in all of your favourite dishes – just swap it for any meat protein in your recipe for a leaner option that won’t compromise on flavour. This versatile meat pairs well with a variety of flavours and seasonings, so feel free to use it in all of your family-favourite recipes. Canadian turkey also freezes well and cooks up deliciously in a slow cooker or casserole, making it the perfect choice for make-ahead meals for those busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.
Choosing turkey for your everyday meals is easy with the variety of turkey cuts you can find at your local butcher or grocery store. Thighs, breasts, drumsticks, sausages and ground turkey are all readily available, making it super easy to include turkey in every meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s easy to swap Canadian turkey for the meat protein in all of your family favourite recipes, since it’s a versatile option that works with many flavour profiles. As an added bonus, it’s an economical choice because you can create several dinners, bank some leftovers, or cook up some make-ahead meals from a single whole turkey or a variety of turkey cuts. Try poaching a whole turkey breast and see how delicious and easy it is to make some turkey sandwich starters for quick lunches and snacks. Their Moist and Juicy Poached Turkey and Roast Veggie Sandwich will be a hit with the whole family!
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5 ways to make the most of your turkey leftovers
⦁ Plan for leftovers by allocating 1 ½ – 2 pounds of turkey per person. This will give you ½ to 1 pound of extra meat.
⦁ Leftover turkey freezes well. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for a quick start to a weekday meal. Visit www.canadianturkey.ca for recipe inspiration and make salads, soups, pastas or casseroles in a snap!
⦁ Divide your leftovers into dark and white meat so it will be easy to choose what works best in your recipes once frozen.
⦁ Store your meat in air-tight, leak-proof container or plastic bags. Wrap in plastic to avoid freezer burn and have ready portions on hand.
⦁ Save and freeze the turkey carcass and bones. Use these to make a delicious turkey stock that can easily be frozen for use in soups, sauces, gravies and mashed potatoes.
Looking for additional tips, recipes and HOW TO’s? Visit canadianturkey.ca for all your cooking inspiration. The recipe section is filled with amazing recipes for full meals, snacks, appetizers and family favourites. There are WHOLE TURKEY HOW TO’s that are packed with helpful tips and instructions. You can also find a gold mine of ideas in the recipe section for make-ahead dishes and leftovers. There’s nothing better than making some delectable dishes for the remainder of the week, or stashing some pre-made meals in the freezer for your next busy weeknight!
I would like to make Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Mac and Cheese for my guests this spring.
I would love to make the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs for our upcoming spring BBQ.
I would make the creamy white turkey lasagna!
CURRIED PEA & TURKEY SWEET POTATO CROQUETTES is my choice. Looks tasty and not so difficult.
TURKEY PIZZA MEATLOAF looks very tasty!!
I am going to make the Pulled Turkey Poutine recipe! It looks so delicious and will be a crowd pleaser, I am sure! Thank you 🙂
I would make the Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs for my guests this Spring.
I would like to serve the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs.
Would love to try the Pulled Turkey Poutine! My family would love it!
The sweet and spicy stuffed meatballs sound delish!
The World’s Best Turkey Macaroni recipe. Sounds good
I would like to serve the CREAMY WHITE TURKEY LASAGNA recipe.
Pulled turkey poutine.
Turkey biryani is great.
I would love to try the PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS.
I would love to serve the TURKEY AND RICE MEXICAN CASSEROLE
classic homemade soup
TURKEY PIZZA MEATLOAF looks delicious.
I’d serve my guests Asparagus and Leek Turkey Tart.
I would like to try the PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS.
The Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs look delicious! Very easy to make and uncomplicated ingredient list. I’m sure they’d be a crowd pleaser.
The pineapple turkey kabobs look delicious!
I’ll make the pulled turkey poutine!
I would like to make the Classic Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
I would make the Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs
I would try the POACHED TURKEY AND ROAST VEGGIE SANDWICH
I’d like to try the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs.
Turkey is the best!
The Classic Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup is something I would love to try!
The Asparagus and Leek Turkey Tart sounds delicious!
Since the weather is starting to get better I would try the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs.
The Pineapple Turkey kabobs look great!
turkey kabobs
I would like to try the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs with my family.
Pulled Turkey Poutine would be a hit with my family.
Great recipe
I’d like to make up the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs for a spring BBQ!
I made the Spicy Peanut marinade–absolutely delicious with BBQ poultry!
I would love to serve my guest Mediterranean Turkey Sausage Pasta …sounds really yum!
Pineapple Turkey Kabobs
I’d love to try out the Turkey Adobo.
The pineapple turkey kabobs sounds great on the BBQ.
The creamy white turkey lasagna is something I would love to serve.
I’d like to try making the Pulled Turkey Poutine.
The Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs would be a elegant dish that you can prep ahead so you can spend time with your company!
I would make Pineapple turkey kabobs because they are easy and I’m sure I could get my husband to eat them.
The Pineapple Turkey Kabobs looks good.
I would like to make the Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs!
I would love to make the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs. Perfect for the BBQ season
turkey biryani looks good
The pulled turkey poutine sounds yummy!!
I would make a turkey club sandwich.
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK TURKEY TART-looks delicious
I would like to try PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS for my guests.
Turkey Adobo. I love turkey and cook it often.
I would like to serve TURKEY ADOBO
We BBQ a turkey on the weekend and it turned out great.
pulled turkey poutine
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK TURKEY TART
For spring I would like to make PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS.
The ASPARAGUS AND LEEK TURKEY TART would be a great Spring recipe to make
PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS
The Turkey And Rice Mexican Casserole recipe looks delicious!!
I’d like to make the Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash
PINEAPPLE TURKEY KABOBS
I won’t go wrong with BUTTER BASTED FRENCH HERBED ROAST TURKEY – Spring or Fall – it’s a sure bet.
I would try the Meat balls.
I’d love to try the Creamy White Turkey Lasagna.
Creamy hite Turkey Lasagna
I would like to serve TURKEY ADOBO, sounds very flavourful
creamy white turkey lasagna!
i would try the turkey tacos 🙂
I would try the meatballs
I’d love to make the PULLED TURKEY POUTINE!
My sons and I love to try the Creamy White Turkey Lasagna.
I would like to try the Pulled Turkey Poutine!!
I never tried: SPANISH-STYLE TURKEY RICE PILAF
It’s on my list.
Turkey Adobo sounds fabulous!Thanks :).
Pulled Turkey Poutine sounds like something my friends and I would love!
I would like to try the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs with my family.
The Turkey Adobo looks amazing!
ASPARAGUS AND LEEK TURKEY TART
The Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash sounds delish!
I would really like to try the Carved Turkey and Roast Potato Platter. Totally up my alley.
I am eyeing the turkey masala.
I’d try out the POMEGRANATE FETA TURKEY BURGER
I would love to serve the Butter Basted French Herbed Roast Turkey.
The pineapple turkey kabobs look sooooo yummy!
I would definitely serve the TURKEY CUTLETS PARMESAN. I bet everyone would love it!
I think my guests would love the Turkey Adobo! Looks so good 🙂 Thanks
I would make the creamy white turkey lasagna
I would like to serve guests Sweet & Spicy Stuffed Meatballs.
I would love to serve Turkey Adobo this Spring to my family and friends.
I would definitely try the Sweet & Spicy Meatballs.
Creamy White Turkey Lasagna would be a filling, delicious meal to serve to my spring guests!
THe Pulled Turkey Poutine LOOKS Amazing
I would love to make the creamy white turkey lasagna!
the pulled turkey poutine looks interesting
e Pulled Turkey Poutine
The Sweet and Spicy stuffed meatballs look perfect for guests! I love the combo of sweet and spicy and we hae switched exclusively to using ground turkey in place of beef.
Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash
I’d serve up Pineapple Turkey Kabobs.
I would serve the Pulled Turkey in Puff Pastry to my guests.
We would love to serve the Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash
I’d serve the Pineapple Turkey Kabobs
I’d serve the Pulled Turkey Poutine
We are turkey addicts .. when it’s season, I buy as many as I can and serve it almost weekly. Soo delicious .. and was delighted with these new recipes .. I’d start with Turkey Adobo. Just checking them out made me feel like a winner!