Chinese-style omelette
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This is a dish you will find wherever Chinese culture flourishes, no matter how far from China's shores. Combining fresh Chinese vegetables with bits of turkey or chicken is a great way to stretch a small amount of protein. Use a non-stick pan or a heavy, well-seasoned frying pan so that you need only a small amount of oil.
Turkey empanadas
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
There are lots of different variations on these savoury Mexican pastries, which are similar to Cornish pasties. The filling here is a blend of lean turkey and vegetables, subtly flavoured with spices, nuts and dried fruit.
Turkey, mange-tout and corn stir-fry
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
This crunchy, refreshing stir-fry is just what you need for a mid-week meal – it can be on the table in under 30 minutes from when you walk through the door. The sweetcorn provides carbohydrate, so you don't even need to cook rice or noodles. Accompany with a simple tomato salad.
Sizzling turkey and orange salad
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
The whole family will enjoy this juicy salad with hot turkey. Serve it on its own, or with a jacket potato for a main course.
Turkey and Sweetcorn Burritos
Recipe by:
Gary
These delectable burritos are easy to make - perfect for a midweek supper. Turkey mince is low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice too.
Vietnamese-Inspired Lettuce Wrap
Recipe by:
Liz
This is a easy, wonderful, light yet filling meal with turkey, rice and fresh veg! Fun to eat! You will need at least eight bamboo skewers for cooking the meat. Use beef or pork mince instead of turkey if you wish.
Asian-inspired Turkey on Sesame Spring Onion Toast
Recipe by:
Janice Elder
You will never recognise your leftover Christmas turkey when you combine it with Asian ingredients to create this delicious yet quick and easy dish. You may end up making turkey just to have leftovers!
Hearty Black Bean Chilli
Recipe by:
Rebecca Slone
This isn't your usual chilli con carne. Black beans and turkey mince make for a delicious twist on the classic. This hearty soup is an easy - and healthy - way to feed a crowd, and also freezes well. Top with grated Cheddar.
Delicious Turkey Burgers
Recipe by:
Trudi Davidoff
This is a simple recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well.
Feta and Olive Turkey Burgers
Recipe by:
Lol
Minced turkey makes a tasty and healthy burger. It's even better with feta cheese and olives. Serve these delicious Greek-inspired burgers with sun-blush tomatoes and baby greens in pitta bread.
Simple Turkey Chilli
Recipe by:
AMFISCHER
This is a very simple and hearty soup with plenty of flavour. Leftovers are even better the next day for lunch.
Spicy Turkey Soup
Recipe by:
Doug Matthews
An interesting and spicy solution to the leftover turkey dilemma on Boxing Day. Leftover turkey is cooked with tomatoes and green chillies, spiced with cayenne and cumin and finished off with fresh avocado and coriander for a zesty, unique soup.
Thai-Inspired Turkey Burgers
Recipe by:
CHEFSINGLEDAD
Thai flavours make these turkey burgers absolutely delicious. Serve on warmed baps with sweet chilli sauce and coconut mint mayonnaise.
Roast turkey breast crown with garlic sauce
Recipe by:
Rachel Warren Chadd
By using a turkey breast crown you'll only get the breast meat on the bone which is exceptionally low in fat and cholesterol. A healthy Christmas dinner alternative!
Roast turkey with lemon couscous
Recipe by:
Azmina Govindji
A small turkey like this is amazingly economical. It will give enough meat for at least 8 portions, or you can serve 4 people and have plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, salads and other dishes. Don't forget to keep the turkey carcass to make stock for soup.
Turkey kebabs with fennel and red pepper relish
Recipe by:
Azmina Govindji
Here lean little bites of turkey are marinated with wine and herbs to add juiciness and flavour, and then threaded onto skewers to be grilled or barbecued. A colourful raw-vegetable relish provides a nice splash of vitamin C as well as a delightful taste contrast. Serve with a complex carbohydrate such as steamed Basmati rice or couscous.
Turkey sausage and bean hotpot
Recipe by:
Azmina Govindji
Having diabetes doesn't mean giving up favourite family meals. Here, lean turkey sausages replace the more traditional pork in a hearty hotpot, with a spicy bean sauce and a covering of thinly sliced root veggies.