When you are choosing potatoes for a recipe, remember that waxy potatoes and baby new potatoes are excellent for salads; large Kerr's Pinks or Golden Wonders are good for baking and Maris Pipers are the potato of choice by chefs for the best mashed potatoes.
Turkey curry A 30 minute dinner, max! This is such a versatile recipe – make it for a quick dinner, turn it into an easy dinner party recipe or cook it the previous day and use it as a topping for baked potatoes. It is very similar to a massaman curry.
How to cook a turkey Most of us overcook turkey because we worry that with such a large bird, we could poison the entire family if it is not cooked through! With this indispensible guide from the Safefood agency, you can have a wonderfully succulent bird and a cooking method that gives you all the comfort you need.
How to use turkey leftovers There is nothing nicer than turkey leftovers, no matter what anyone says. A simple sandwich made with stuffing and cranberry sauce, a creamy turkey curry or a bowl of hot turkey soup are the last vestiges of the foodie year!
How to make turkey gravy A smooth meaty gravy is so important to have with the turkey at Christmas. Here's the easy way to make it from the turkey juices and the best way to thicken it.
Turkey Fajitas with Sour Cream and Salsa Leftover turkey is a great excuse to sit around the table and share a meal. Pile the cold cooked turkey high on plates, lay out bowls of sour cream, cheese, salsa, herbs, chillies and refried beans and let everyone help themselves. Kids love this kind of food.
Leftover Turkey omelette with homefries Turn your leftover turkey into a breakfast for the family. Perfect for a gang of friends too if you have a tiddly widdly hangover! You'll need a good non-stick or omelette pan.
Turkey: how to buy one Dave Lang of the Craft Butcher's Association gives his advice on buying a turkey - this is one time when age, size and sex matters!
How to truss a turkey Trussing a turkey stops the stuffing falling out and keeps it in shape for carving. Usually it will arrive trussed from the butcher, but just in case, here's how to do it.
