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Make Memories Over a Festive Meal #EntertainWithTurkey #Giveaway

December 16, 2018 / 94 Comments
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That’s it, ladies and gentleman, we are in the final stretch of the holiday season. Now that a majority of the bake sales, cookie exchanges, Christmas concerts, etc…are over, it is time to start thinking about that succulent bird you will be preparing for your holiday dinners.

A huge part of getting ready for all of your holiday entertaining is the menu options, deciding what to make for those major meals. Every year, at Christmas we have a huge dinner with all the fixing; a roasted turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, cabbage rolls, corn, coleslaw and more. Preparing a feast like that takes a lot of planning ahead and hard work.


Regardless of how you like your turkey, this holiday season, let Canadian Turkey help you make easy and delicious healthy food that is sure to wow your guests! Whether you’re a novice cook, new to feeding a crowd or a seasoned pro in the kitchen, Canadian Turkey can help you create show-stopping dishes and provide you with the tips you need to create delicious and memorable meals.

5 Ways to Get Holiday-Ready with Canadian Turkey

1. Save money by purchasing a utility turkey. Utility turkeys taste the same as Grade A turkeys but may be missing a wing or have a tear in the skin. Once you carve up your turkey your guests will never know the difference!

2. Get your family excited about this festive Canadian tradition by cooking your turkey using their favourite seasonings or traditional spices.

3. Save precious cooking time and have more fun entertaining by preparing a meal using turkey parts instead of a whole turkey. You can customize your meal based on your guests’ preferences by easily serving more dark or white turkey, and cut your cooking time in half or less.

4. Plan to easily feed a large holiday crowd on a budget by serving a whole roasted Canadian turkey. You can prep your turkey in advance and plan to make all your sides while the turkey is in the oven! Check the Whole Turkey section of the Canadian Turkey website where you’ll also find our Whole Bird Calculator to help you determine the perfect size of turkey for your meal.

5. Bookmark helpful information on sites like Canadian Turkey, with resources like Turkey Basics videos to help you create the perfect roast turkey meal with fool-proof instructions, hints and tips.

Spanish Style Turkey Rice Pilaf

A classic juicy roasted turkey is the main attraction at any festive gathering but a Spanish Style Turkey Rice Pilaf made with Canadian turkey cuts and sausage will wow your guests. This recipe can feed a smaller group on its own or serve up as a tasty holiday side dish with an equally festive spread and all of the traditional trimmings.

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Spanish Style Turkey Rice Pilaf

This recipe can feed a small group on its own or serve up as a tasty holiday side dish with all of the traditional trimmings.

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Canadian turkey thighs
  • 2 Canadian turkey sausages
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup turkey broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 pinches saffron
  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 1/2 tsp ground tumeric
  • 1 cup peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/2 cup cooked peas
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Cut thighs into large size chunks. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne and paprika.

  2. Sear in a medium size non-stick frying pan over high heat until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. Remove sausage from casings and crumble or cut into chunks. Cook over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

  4. Heat vegetable oil. Sauté onions and celery, until cooked through and translucent, 3-5 minutes.

  5. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.

  6. Add white wine and turkey broth. Add saffron and let simmer for 1 minute.

  7. Add water, rice, salt to taste, turmeric and peppers. Add turkey. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.

  8. Fluff rice. Top with olives, peas, capers and lemon zest.

  9. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Tip: Feel free to add any leftover veggies to the rice before you cook it like carrots, cauliflower, kale or mushrooms. Plan for some leftovers! This pilaf makes a great lunch the next day. Just drizzle with some olive oil or salad dressing and serve at room temperature.

For a stress-free festive shindig download the Canadian Turkey Holiday Entertaining Guide and get more hosting tips and heavenly holiday recipes.

Enter to WIN…

CANADIAN TURKEY knows all of the hard work and money that is needed to plan a festive dinner during this time of year that they would like to give ONE lucky CANADIAN reader the chance to WIN a $75 Amazon e-gift card. Giveaway ends 12/31/18. Good luck and happy entertaining!

 

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Canadian Turkey. All opinions are 100% honest and I only recommend products I personally use and love, or think you will love.

 

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