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Was it just me, our did you find this past winter really long too? Thankfully, when I look out my windows now, I’m starting to see some signs of life!  Fresh green grass is sprouting up on the lawn, there are buds on the trees and the temperatures are now consistently on the plus side of the thermometer!

Spring is finally here and everyone is starting to make plans for the warmer days ahead. The coming weeks are filled with many special occasions and family gatherings, and Canadian Turkey is here to show you how to create spectacular meals that will wow your crowd while still being easy to prepare.  

Breakfast Hash

I love how they can help you find ways to plan ahead and let you in on tips and solutions to make entertaining and everyday meal planning easier so you can spend more time enjoying the day. Turkey is an excellent option for upcoming occasions like Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, Victoria Day, or Father’s Day, and it’s perfect for festive family gatherings like spring communions, confirmations, graduations, and weekend brunches and suppers.

When planning for upcoming special events, getting organized and keeping things simple will allow you to spend more time mingling with family and friends and help you enjoy these get-togethers.  Cooking a whole roast turkey will easily feed a large group of people, and makes a beautiful and festive presentation.  You can accurately predict how much food you will need per person and how much time you will need to cook it.  And once your turkey is roasting in the oven, you’re left with precious free time that you can use for additional meal prep if you need it, or you can join your guests and enjoy the day.  

A whole turkey will provide the centrepiece for your meal, but what about sides?  You can easily save time in the kitchen by making side dishes ahead of time that can be reheated without compromise.  Add some quick-to-prepare appetizers and a dessert and you will have a feast on hand with little fuss.  You can also choose side dishes and appetizers that can be served cold or at room temperature.  This will allow you to prepare before guests arrive and make sure your meal is worry-free.

Breakfast Hash

A roast turkey is surprisingly easy to prepare!  There are only a few basic and easy steps to ensure a perfectly cooked, moist and tasty dinner.  You can certainly get a little more creative with different stuffing recipes, rubs and marinades, but if you are short on time or like to keep things simple, a basic recipe of seasoning and olive oil does a delicious job.  A busy cook will love how easy it is to prepare a whole turkey – just prep and season it and then let your oven do the work.  With the addition of some rice or potatoes and a few vegetables on the side, you have a complete meal that will impress all your guests.

Trying to make allowances for dietary needs and preferences?  Choosing turkey allows you to create a lighter and healthier menu while still making a show-stopping meal.  A classic roast turkey will satisfy a crowd and provides a large selection of both white and dark choices to satisfy everyone’s preferences.  All cuts of turkey are lean.  Turkey is very economical when shopping for a special occasion.  Break it down on a person-by-person basis, and you will be surprised at how inexpensive it can be.  It is the perfect mealtime solution for all your upcoming family events and get-togethers.

Try turkey as the main ingredient in all your favourite recipes.  Whether you’re cooking breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner, swap-in turkey to ensure you are serving dishes packed with big, juicy flavour.  Wow the crowd with easy to prepare mains that will satisfy your guests without that heavy meal hangover.

Need more great reasons to put Canadian turkey on your table?  Read on!

5 Ways to Make Turkey Your Secret Weapon for Everyday Meals:

1. Plan ahead!  When it comes to meal planning, a whole turkey delivers huge value as a ‘cook once, eat twice or more’ meal. You can buy a whole turkey to cook on the weekend and feed your family for several days during the week.  Freeze portions of leftovers to use as meal-starters for quick weekday dinners and lunches.
2. Get back to basics!  Enjoying more meals at home is one of the best things you can do for your family. Cooking meals from scratch let you control the ingredients and include more health-boosting whole foods such as turkey, veggies and whole grains.
3. Make the switch!  Turkey makes a fantastic everyday choice for all your protein needs.  Think about switching to turkey and turkey cuts for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.  Turkey is lean, nutrient-rich and packed with protein to give you long-lasting energy that powers you through your busy everyday schedules and activities.
4. Boost your nutrients! Turkey is packed with nutrients like vitamin B12 (important in keeping your nervous system – the body’s electrical wiring – working well), selenium (an antioxidant mineral) and zinc (for a strong immune system).
5. Bump up the protein! Eating 20 to 30 grams of quality protein with all of your meals, along with being active, can help build and maintain muscle.  Protein delivers hunger-curbing satisfaction to keep you energized for longer.  Turkey is the power protein of choice – it’s an excellent source of high-quality protein with each 100-gram portion serving up about 30 grams of lean protein.

 

This recipe (below) for this Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash is hearty enough to feed a crowd for breakfast, lunch or brunch, and your kids are sure to love it, too. So many turkey recipes make the perfect centerpiece for your family meals and gatherings!

Breakfast Hash

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Breakfast Hash
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4.7 from 10 votes

Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 369kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs turkey sausage
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups zucchini diced
  • 1 1/2 cups peppers diced
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup red onion sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove sausage meat from casings. Cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking up into chunks. Set aside.  (You can also cut sausage into 1-inch slices).
    In a non-stick skillet, heat oil. Cook potatoes until fork tender and cooked through, 12-15 minutes (cook time will depend on size). Remove from pan, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
    Add onions and peppers. Sauté until lightly browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper while cooking. In the last 2 minutes, add zucchini and continue to cook with peppers and onions until slightly softened.
    To assemble hash; combine turkey sausage, potatoes, onions, peppers, and zucchini.
    Breakfast Hash

TIP: Feel free to get creative with the ingredients in this dish. Mushrooms, eggplant, leeks or tomatoes are great options. You can also add in some grains like rice or wheat berries. Plan for leftovers! This dish tastes great at room temperature and makes a fantastic lunch the next day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3200IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4.8mg

    Looking for additional tips, recipes, and HOW-TOs? Follow the #AlwaysTimeForTurkey hashtag and visit CanadianTurkey.ca for all your cooking inspiration. The recipe section is filled with amazing recipes for full meals, snacks, appetizers, and family favourites. There are Whole Turkey How To’s packed with helpful tips and instructions. You’ll also find a goldmine of ideas in the recipe section for make-ahead dishes and leftovers. There’s nothing better than making some delectable dishes for the rest of the week or stashing some pre-made meals in the freezer for a busy weeknight.

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie LaPlante says

      my favorite recipe would definitely be Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Mac and Cheese! I can’t wait to try it.

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    2. Gloria Coulter says

      Love all recipes using Turkey! I cook a full turkey at least 4 times a year! It is great as you can use the turkey in so many ways, soup, regular turkey, potatoes & gravy, hot turkey sandwiches, turkey stir fry, & many more dishes, I also buy just the turkey legs, turkey sausage just the turkey breast?.great no fuss & a great nutritious meal in no time! Can’t wait to try the current turkey recipe on your blog! I have never met anyone who doesn’t love a Turkey meal, no matter what time of year!!!Thanks!!

      Reply

    5. Claudia N. says

      My favourite turkey recipe for spring celebration meals is Pulled Turkey in Puff Pastry! It looks elegant, tasty and most importantly, easy to make!

      Reply

    10. Erin N says

      I am looking forward to making the Pulled Turkey Poutine! It sounds delicious, as do a lot of these turkey recipes.. Yum!

      Reply

    11. Forence Cochrane says

      I like to do the Oven Roasted Whole Turkey and Mixed Vegetables. Lots of leftovers for sandwiches and soupl

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    27. Wendy Jensen says

      My choice of a favourite turkey recipe for our spring celebration meals is their CLASSIC HOMEMADE TURKEY NOODLE SOUP recipe.

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    35. Krista M says

      Loads of protein in this dish & certainly a nice way to celebrate spring! I would make the Rustic Tuscan Turkey, Kale and Bean Dinner!

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    69. LILLIAN BROWN says

      The MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY LUNCH BOX looks great and I love asparagus, reminds me of spring, with its crisp green colour.

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    93. Janet Lance says

      5 stars
      We had Turkey for Easter Dinner last night and will have the leftovers again tonight, my son and his family. I make a Turkey Soup from my Turkey bones and even chicken carcasses if I have any. I have quite a few in the freezer now so with the turkey from last night I can make a big batch. Turkey Soup is my favourite spring meal.

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    96. Adam T says

      5 stars
      I would love to try: BOUNTIFUL BREAKFAST BOWL WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE. My wife doesn’t eat a lot of meat but she loves turkey. This would help curb her breakfast sausage cravings.

      Reply

    99. Erinn Lishman says

      My favourite turkey recipe for spring has to be the classic roast turkey! I made one this weekend, rubbed in butter, with sage, rosemary, and thyme, basted in beer- delicious!

      Reply

    100. Sarah Ferguson says

      We love sausage pasta but have never had it with turkey so I’d like to try the Mediterranean Turkey Sausage Pasta.

      Reply

    112. Valerie H says

      Turkey And Rice Mexican Casserole looks VERY interesting to try – thanks for the chance to win! Sincerely, Valerie :)

      Reply

    120. Rosanne Robinson says

      A favourite turkey recipe for our spring celebration meals is the super yummy Creamy White Turkey Lasagna.

      Reply

    128. gayle b says

      I love the recipe for SKILLET TURKEY BREAKFAST HASH, this would be perfect for all the brunches when company stays as well as breakfast with our grown boys, that is the one meal we seem to be able to get together for. Thanks :)

      Reply

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