This November 24th, we are exactly one month away from the arrival of Christmas, and more specifically, the delicious dinner that accompanies it. Is it too early to start thinking about the preparation? We don't think so, especially when there is so much to choose from and have ready to cook the perfect Christmas dinner. If you are going to choose turkey as your main dish this holiday season, here are our top 5 tips for the turkey that will help you impress both friends and family.

Christmas Turkey with White Wine

The first thing to know when preparing a Christmas turkey is that it takes time. Between thawing it, preparing it, roasting it, and letting it rest, it can take up to a couple of hours. The good thing is that it's worth it, and this specific recipe has so many ingredients that work in harmony that it feels like an explosion of flavor in your mouth. We recommend that when injecting the turkey, you don’t make too many holes, as we don’t want the juice to escape and it to become dry.

Turkey Gravy

This delicious sauce made with wine and spices is the best companion to keep the turkey's white meat moist and full of flavor. The great thing about this recipe is that it uses the bird's own juices as a base, giving it a rich depth of flavor. The recipe is simple and doesn’t require more than six ingredients, so you can make it the same day a few hours before dinner without any problems.

Christmas Turkey Sandwiches

To start, here are two alternatives. The first, and most obvious, is to take the leftover Christmas turkey and make delicious sandwiches the next day. The other is to make the sandwiches for Christmas night itself. More and more families prefer a less formal and more relaxed dinner, so this could work. Either way, this recipe brings out the best of the leftover turkey and adds just the right ingredients to make it shine.

Turkey Breast Stuffed with Fig and Cranberries

If what you're looking for is a turkey dish that isn’t the typical whole bird, then this recipe is highly recommended. It has those sweet and sour flavors that are so typical of the Christmas and New Year season. It even includes a bit of brandy, giving it an aged and elegant taste that pairs perfectly with a nice glass of wine if you prefer a more formal dinner.

Apple Stuffing for Turkey

There can’t be turkey without stuffing; it’s the preparation that always accompanies it and usually has a sweet and tangy flavor to balance the white meat. Specifically, this recipe includes apples, chestnuts, toasted bread, leeks, and cream. The combination of these ingredients, even without any meat or protein, is quite substantial and makes a great accompaniment to a rich and juicy turkey.