Citrus Mint Turkey with Spiced Cranberry Sauce

With the holiday season and the American Thanksgiving celebration coming up soon, many of us are looking for ways to bring turkey meat with all the delightful trimmings into our special meals.

Cooking class participants know my love for experimenting with food and giving modern twists to old favorites. However, when it comes to Thanksgiving, I’m a bit of a purist. I love the rustic, traditional look and feel of this special autumn celebration, which encourages each of us to pause, share a meal, and simply be thankful.

Citrus Mint Turkey with Lightly Spiced Cranberry Sauce

But that hasn’t stopped me from bringing new and interesting flavors to the turkey centerpiece and its many, much-loved accompaniments. And as always, my recipes come with detailed step-by-step instructions on cooking the turkey.

Californian flavors are the inspiration behind this recipe, prompting me to lighten things up with fresh citrus and mint-flavored marinade for the turkey meat. Accompanying moist slices of turkey breast is my signature cranberry sauce, lightly spiced with whole Indian spices, a hint of ginger, and mint.

Wish all my readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. Even if you’re not in America, this is a great day to take a moment to pause, look around at loved ones, family, and friends, and express gratitude for all that we are fortunate to have in our lives.