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As the weather dips lower in degrees and the sun sets earlier, we all crave warm, fulfilling meals that help foster a deep sense of connection, making now the perfect time to whip up some delicious turkey dinners and reconnect with your loved ones. Sitting down together at the table each evening not only raises healthy eaters—it creates dedicated time for laughter and present conversations.
Since turkey is such a versatile protein with a minimal flavour profile, it’s the ideal choice for hearty stews, chilis, or even a big roast. Bursting with potassium, healthy fats, iron, phosphorus, vitamins D, B3, and B12, there are so many health-conscious reasons to bring it into your diet as an everyday staple; the fact that it’s also a powerhouse protein that plays a key role in satiety—the feeling of ‘fullness’ after a meal—means it’s perfect for growing kids and busy lifestyles.
Fall is a season for warm, cozy weeknight suppers that bring the whole family together, and we’ve got a stellar lineup of recipes to help every dinner find the right combination of comfort and nutrition.
STEWS
What’s more comforting than a bowl of stew? Think tender, fall off the bone turkey mixed with hearty potatoes or parsnips, all covered in a thick, tasty broth flavoured by fresh garlic and onions. Stews also go hand-in-hand with the colder months because you can load them with healthy ingredients to battle the oncoming flu and cold season.
One great part about preparing a big batch of stew is that it can freeze really well for busier, more hectic evenings ahead. Plus, a lot of your ingredients reflect the season like fresh carrots, ginger, or sweet potatoes, and you can easily prep them the night ahead to make assembling the stew that much simpler. For some inspiration, check out the following lineup of turkey stew recipes.
Recipe: Turkey & Butternut Squash Stew
Recipe: African Inspired Turkey and Peanut Stew
Recipe: Rich and Tasty Turkey Guinness Stew
CHILIS
For those busy autumn weeknights when you’re balancing so many different demands and the sun goes down before 5pm, coming home to a chili is like stepping into a hug. As soon as you walk through the front door, your senses are welcomed by cumin, paprika, cayenne, and that oddly sweet tomato base. Knowing a warm bowl full of turkey and healthy beans awaits you just eases the shoulders, especially if you top it with shredded cheese.
Incorporating ground turkey into your chilis provides a healthier choice when compared with other proteins. For example, lean ground turkey is made up of white meat alone, ensuring a low-fat protein makes up the main ingredient in your meal. To offer some south-soothing chilis for your household, read the following recipes.
Recipe: Turkey Chili
Recipe: Chili Blanco
Recipe: Turkey Chili with Dark Ale
ROASTS
Harvest pairs perfectly with a roast turkey dinner because our grocery stores have an abundance of healthy root vegetables and seasonal fruits to spice up each plate. Think stewed apples, pickled beetroot, or roasted cauliflower; maybe some farm fresh parsnips, potatoes, winter squash, and big, round pumpkins. Being in touch with seasonal ingredients also ensures everything you eat is fresh and locally sourced—just like your turkey products.
There’s also something nostalgic about when you sit down to a roast dinner. Memories of grandparents or your own childhood pass on to your children and their descendants, creating a cyclical tradition around a warm, delicious turkey meal. You can change it up with different seasonings and cooking styles to make it a versatile and exciting weekly dish with the following recipes.
Recipe: Roast turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Herb
Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Roast
Recipe: Garlicky Roasted Turkey Breast with Dijon & Herb Potato Salad
Sometimes we lose track of what really matters right around this time of year, especially when we’re run off our feet going from activity to activity, balancing events and obligations, all while fighting the late autumn blues thanks to colder weather and less sunshine. So we’d like to encourage you to sit down together over warm, delicious turkey meals—an ideal protein source that is both nutritious and comforting—and remember to take some time for yourself and your loved ones this fall.