It’s warming, filling, and a big batch will last all week for several meals of leftovers. It’s also very easy on the budget, which is probably why we had it so much growing up. You make it with turkey thighs (or legs), which, in addition to being the tastier dark meat, you can usually get for $1.50 per pound or less. Slow cooking the turkey thighs bone-in, you get all of the healthy goodness and flavor from the bone marrow. Cooking them with skin on also coats the turkey with flavor. Turnips and rutabagas, which can be rather strong tasting, hold up beautifully with the also strong-tasting dark turkey meat.
*Herbes de Provence is a delightful French blend of herbs - Winter savory, thyme, basil, tarragon, and lavender flowers. If you don’t have Herbes de Provence, you can substitute with an Italian herb mix. Return to the oven, covered, and cook until tender, another 45 minutes or more. Sprinkle with black pepper and add more salt to taste.
