Posts Tagged “Turkey”
It’s the Holiday season! By that I don’t just mean Christmas: there is also New Year and beyond, too! Turkey can fit the bill for so many occasions, and ALDI offers quality and budget-friendly birds. Turkeys were first domestically raised in ancient Mexico. There are many explanations for the name “turkey”, and I like the…
Turkish food has been popular for decades and that love has increased over the past years as more holiday-makers have been heading to those sun-kissed shores. I have heard that those vacations are more popular than ever this year due to the ‘Brexit effect’. Those visitors will likely return with a taste for many dishes…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 to 8 We love this non-traditional chili made with tomatillos, green chiles and white beans. The optional toppings add fresh color and bright flavor. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds ground turkey breast 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 medium yellow…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion,…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 Use leftover turkey (and perhaps green beans) from Thanksgiving to make this bright, spicy curry. Or substitute cubed, cooked chicken, tempeh or tofu. Ladle it over cooked brown rice or spaghetti squash and top with chopped cilantro if you wish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 An after-Thanksgiving tradition in some homes, this is a smart and satisfying way to use leftover turkey. Our version is loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients to help keep you healthy during this stressful season. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 yellow…
From Sainsbury’s Succulent turkey with a chestnut stuffing and the trimmings. Serves: 10 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 180 Minutes Cooling Time: 30 Ingredients 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 rashers unsmoked streaky bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 25g butter 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed 15g pack fresh sage, chopped…
Turkish cuisine is considered by many to be one of the classics. It has had a huge influence on food throughout Europe and encompasses all those elements that we praise these days: there is an emphasis on fresh produce, on seasonal vegetables, olive oil and fish but it also offers us those memorable sweets. The…
Many thousands of tourists visit Turkey every year. They bask on the beaches, perhaps hire a boat for a holiday afloat and enjoy grilled fish in seaside restaurants. They have a glimpse of Turkey and its people but it is, in fact, just a meeting with the modern globalized facade – a shadow of a…
I am so surprised that there are not more Turkish cookbooks around. It’s a cuisine that has had a huge influence on the entire Mediterranean region. Even if you have never taken a holiday in Turkey you will be sure to recognise some of the dishes. The names might change from country to country but…
This is just one from a whole series of travel packs published by New Holland. They have one of the best reputations for producing guides for city breaks, being both well-researched and easy to use, with a book and a large-scale fold-out map. You want to get the best out of any holiday but most…