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A modern Thanksgiving menu for four ready in an hour!

This year, spend more time with friends and family, thanks to a delicious dinner that comes together in just one hour!
Roast turkey breast with bacon-cranberry chutney Roast turkey breast with bacon-cranberry chutneyPhoto by Sian Richards

This year, so you spend more time with friends and family, we've come up with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner for four that comes together in just one hour! For our modern feast, the roast turkey breast is our biggest time-saver — but if you're cooking for a crowd or want extra leftovers (who doesn't?), try one of these golden, roast turkey recipes and double up on side dishes. Find our one-hour game plan below.

Fresh starters
Smoked salmon & watercress wraps Creamy, with a hint of spice, these smoked salmon wraps are topped with sprigs of watercress for a peppery finish.

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Smoked salmon and watercress wraps Smoked salmon and watercress wraps recipePhoto by Sian Richards

The main event
Roast turkey breast with bacon-cranberry chutney The chutney is a Thanksgiving mash-up, with bacon, apples and cranberries that are roasted in the turkey pan for extra flavour.

Spiced parsnip & sweet potato mash Allspice and thyme enhance this vegetable mash, transforming it into an aromatic, mouth-watering side dish.

Sugar snap pea & water chestnut sauté Bright and tender-crisp, this veggie sauté gets a boost with a hint of nutty, browned butter.

spiced parsnip and sugar snap peas Spiced parsnip and sugar snap peas recipesPhoto by Sian Richards
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Sweetest ending
Creamy pear and mascarpone brioche Warm pears cooked in a sweet brandy sauce top this decadent brioche, the perfect finale to a fall meal.

Creamy pear and mascarpone brioche Creamy pear and mascarpone brioche recipePhoto by Sian Richards

Thanksgiving countdown

6:00 | Preheat oven to 400F. Boil a large pot of water. Prep turkey and chutney.

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6:05 | Roast turkey. Prep parsnips and sweet potatoes.

6:10 | Boil peas; scoop out of water. Add parsnips and sweet potatoes to same pot.

6:20 | Make salmon wraps and refrigerate.

6:30 | Prep and cook pears. Mash vegetables and cover.

6:45 | Sauté peas and water chestnuts.

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6:55 | Transfer turkey to cutting board and tent with foil. Reduce heat to 200F. Stir chutney and scoop into bowl.

7:00 | Keep brioche slices warm in oven until it's time to serve dessert. Put out salmon wraps

7:05 | Have guests pour the drinks!

From turkey to dessert, we have it all. Find all our favourite Thanksgiving recipes here.

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