Planning the Perfect Holiday Feast with Turkey: Recipes for Stress-Free Entertaining

If you’re anything like us, you’re already gearing up for the busy holiday season! Thankfully, turkey goes with every sort of gathering, whether it’s family and friends, coworkers, a community potluck, Friendsmas, or more. This year, when you #GatherAroundBCTurkey for the holidays, know that you’re supporting local farmers who work all year long to provide healthy and delicious turkeys for your tables.

And as we prepare up for the holidays, we warmly invite you to prioritize your wellness and take part in Canadian Turkey’s Wishbone Challenge!

THE 2025 WISHBONE CHALLENGE

Think Turkey is inviting Canadians to join the Wishbone Challenge to get active to give. From now until December 23, Canadians can log 500 minutes of activity on Strava—Canada’s leading social fitness platform—to complete the challenge and earn their Wishbone badge.

Every workout helps reach Think Turkey’s collective goal of 1 million active hours and a combined donation of $20,000 to Food Banks Canada and Moisson Québec. From November 18 to December 23, your workouts will help provide holiday meals for those in need.

Exercise is good for your heart. So is giving.

TURKEY APPETIZERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This holiday season, whether you’re hosting family, friends, coworkers, or community members, elevate your gathering with a selection of delicious turkey appetizers! To whet the palate for the main event, there are so many combinations you can whip up when it comes to festive flavours and seasonings. Thanks to turkey’s neutral flavour profile, you can add plenty of cranberries, savoury spices, sharp cheeses, dried fruits and preserves, and more!

The best part of a turkey appetizer? You’re sharing high-quality protein with loved ones. If it’s a Friendsmas potluck or a classic weekend gathering, make the table festive with turkey.

Tip: You can save these recipes for your New Year’s celebrations by utilizing leftovers from your main holiday feast!

SEASONAL TURKEY DINNERS

Sometimes you don’t want to cook a whole bird and instead need a selection of recipes that include turkey in more bite-sized quantities… Enter our selection of festive roasts!

Perfect for any type of seasonal dinner party you’re hosting over the holidays, you can turn turkey breast and other medium cuts into the perfect holiday meal. Speak to your butcher about ordering in smaller cuts or simply make a stop at Costco for their delicious, moist turkey breasts. All you need to do is add some seasonal flavours, side dishes from fresh, BC-grown veggies, and voilà! Holiday hosting made easy.

THE PERFECT WHOLE BIRD HOLIDAY TURKEY

Whether you celebrate on December 25th or over multiple days this year, every holiday table benefits from a delicious whole bird feast. Since they can feed up to fourteen bellies, they’re a cost-effective way to bring a whole lot of nourishment to your table in one purchase—and don’t forget you can stretch that cost out with creative leftovers!

When you #GatherAroundBCTurkey this holiday season, make sure to add seasonal flavours with fresh, local ingredients that support our farmers and agricultural sector. So many rubs and seasonings can incorporate diverse flavours too, adding a twist of multiculturalism to your holiday lineup.