5 Turkey Based Dishes To Serve With Drinks
Holidays are the time to come together with friends, family and close ones and spend long evenings reminiscing about old times whilst making new memories.
One important element during this period is of course food, so that festive cuisine has over time emerged as an altogether distinct branch of gastronomy. It is no wonder then that lots of different food spreads are prepared during the holiday season which are exclusive to this festive fervour.
Turkey-based appetisers and mains are one such element which make a prominent appearance on the dinner table during holidays. Be it a formal do or an evening cocktail gathering, several dishes make use of turkey and turkey stuffing in their recipes which can then be served with a variety of flavourful drinks.
Read on below to know more about some of the turkey based dishes that can be served with cocktails and mocktails, this holiday season:
Mini Sliders With Brie
Prepare mini sliders with a turkey patty accompanied by arugula, apple slices and cranberry mayo as snacks or munchies paired with different fruity and sweet forward alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixes.
Mini brioche buns that are lightly toasted and lathered in butter can be used to prepare these sliders. Cut up slices of brie that can be stuffed in the slider for a delicious combination of turkey and cheese.
For the patty, use ground turkey that is cooked in different spices for attaining a tasty flavour.
Such flavourful sliders can be served on a round platter with a cranberry mayo dipping sauce placed at the centre.
Pulled Turkey Nachos
Another crunchy snack that can be put together during the holiday season is pulled turkey nachos.
Use good quality crispy nachos for this purpose and top them off with pulled turkey and sour cream or cheese sauce for a creamier texture.
One can also use tortilla chips made out of rice or sweet potatoes for preparing this dish. Add diced tomatoes, onions and chillies in the small bite to introduce more flavour and textural complexity.
Serve with a garnish of grated cheddar for a cheesy finish.
Turkey Sweet Potato Skewers
While planning for foods during the festive season that would accompany drinks served during gatherings, it is essential to come up with snacks to munch on while socialising in an informal setting.
Turkey and sweet potato skewers could be a suitable alternative as they are not only easy to consume but also contain ingredients which mark the festive spirit. Roasted turkey breast and sweet potato slices can be inserted in the skewers before allowing them to bake in the oven.
A maple syrup drizzle acts as a suitable garnish for this flavour combination.
Turkey And Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms can be readily prepared during the festive season for an intimate gathering as they are sure to be a thorough favourite for many guests.
Put a holiday spin on this classic recipe by adding to it some turkey stuffing along with grated gruyère and chopped garlic. Coat the mushrooms in breadcrumbs before baking them until the cheese is fully melted.
The dish can be served with a fresh mayo dip or a tangy salsa. It goes well with different cocktails like gin and tonic or sangria.
Turkey Stuffing Hand Pies
Use the stuffing that goes into the traditional holiday recipe to prepare these handcrafted pies at home for an intimate gathering of friends and family.
The turkey stuffing can also be accompanied by ground turkey for an added festive touch. Make the outer pie crust at home following a simple recipe that brings together flour, butter, eggs and some milk and then place the stuffing with the shredded turkey in this hand pie before setting it in the oven to bake.
The dish will acquire a desirable rustic look well-suited for a themed event like a country barn party or a cowboy ranch themed soiree.
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