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Seasonal ingredients in December

Quintessential turkey and Brussels sprouts are at their best at the tail-end of the year, while jewel-bright pomegranates and sweet, juicy clementines bring verve and zing to the party.

Turkey recipes
  • Turkey birria tacos with guacamole
  • Pasta all’amatriciana
  • Turkey curry with Bombay potatoes and pakoras
See all recipes using turkey (27)
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