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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

Submitted by: Robin C.

Here's a simple recipe for preparing the holiday bird. It will be tasty and perfectly browned every time!

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Perfect Turkey

Submitted by: Shelly White

This is a perfect recipe for a moist, flavorful holiday bird! Plan the time to brine the bird overnight - it's worth the extra effort!

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Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Submitted by: Star Pooley

In this method, which can be used with all types of poultry, olive oil infused with garlic and rosemary is rubbed between the skin and meat of the bird before roasting.

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Foolproof Rib Roast

Submitted by: SALSIEPIE

I was looking for an easy way to make our Christmas Rib Roast. It turned out PERFECT. Rib Roast can be expensive, so this is a total splurge or special occasion dish. Enjoy.

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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

Submitted by: Robin C.

A simple, down to basics recipe when it comes to the good old tom turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Submitted by: Syd

Home Town: Port Arthur, Texas, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favorite dressing.

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Turkey in a Smoker

Submitted by: Doug Kacsir

The turkey is stuffed with quartered apples and onions, salt, coarse ground pepper, butter, and carbonated cola. Fresh garlic is rubbed all over the outside of the bird, and it's given a good sprinkle of seasoned salt. Ten hours in the smoker, and it's fabulously flavored with a heavenly hickory essence!

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Upside Down Turkey

Submitted by: BLOND2

This is a simple way to prepare a moist turkey without stuffing. The secret ingredient is butter -- it enhances the bird's natural flavor. When the turkey is done, the juices may be used to prepare a gravy by adding cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time until the liquid begins to thicken. This recipe is based on a 13 pound bird. Adjust as necessary.

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Deep-Fried Turkey

Submitted by: Tim and Meredith

Deep-frying a turkey takes place outdoors. A twelve pound turkey will cook for about 45 minutes. A whole peeled onion is used to keep the three gallons of oil from scorching.

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Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce

Submitted by: Barbara E.

Living In: Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA

Dried plums and currants tossed with salted, roasted almonds, creme de cassis, and mint is the stuffing for my rolled lamb roast. It's a very easy way to dress up a lamb roast during the holidays. The simple herb rub adds just the right amount of seasoning along with fresh garlic inserted into the top of the roast. My balsamic basil fig sauce creation drizzled over the sliced lamb is the perfect finishing touch and extremely flavorful thanks to the fresh basil.

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Turkey in a Bag

Submitted by: DYCLARK

This is a very easy way to make a Thanksgiving turkey using an oven bag. The bird will be perfectly moist when done, and you can make gravy out of the juice that forms in the bottom of the bag. Plus, cleanup is a snap! The cooking time will vary for different sized turkeys.

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Apricot Brown Sugar Ham

Submitted by: ROZ21

Home Town: Hauptstuhl, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Living In: Rexburg, Idaho, USA

This succulent ham is a family favorite that I've adapted for my own tastes. This makes an amazing Easter dinner ham that complements many side dishes.

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Classic Stuffed Turkey

Submitted by: Kathi Graham

'For years, my mother has stuffed a holiday turkey with this moist dressing,' comments Kathi Graham of Naperville, Illinois. 'Now I do the same thing. Its special flavor nicely compliments the tender, juicy slices of oven-roasted turkey.'

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Rock Salt Encrusted Prime Rib

Submitted by: chuck dagel

Home Town: Helena, Montana, USA

Living In: Kapaa, Hawaii, USA

Seal in flavor and juices with this novel way of cooking roast beef. Wrapped in a salt batter, the beef's moisture and natural juices are sealed in keeping the meat extra tender and delicious. Make au jus separately since the roast's drippings will be too salty to use.

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Grilled Whole Turkey

Submitted by: Rtarver

Grilling a turkey outdoors in a kettle drum barbecue is a boon to one-oven homes on heavy baking days such as Thanksgiving.

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Sherry's German Turkey

Submitted by: Sherry

Give your Thanksgiving dinner a twist this year. You will be pleasantly surprised at the indescribable flavor of this turkey. Well, WOW comes to mind. I got the general recipe from a German friend of mine with an added twist of my own. I have had so many raves about my turkey that everyone now comes to my house on Thanksgiving. Definitely a crowd pleaser, there has never been left over turkey at my house. Thanks Evelyn :)

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Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

Submitted by: Kirsten

Living In: Augusta, Georgia, USA

My grandmother and mother passed this recipe on to me. It changes just a little every year, because we've never written it down before. But it is always incredibly juicy and succulent!

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Grilled Pheasant Poppers

Submitted by: Lizzy

Here's a great way to use and even enjoy the pheasant the outdoorsmen in your life brings home! This appetizer creates a spicy, crisp and delicious mouthful sure to fool anyone who would wrinkle up their nose to pheasant! This has quickly become my number 1 requested appetizer by friends and family. So simple and so darn good!

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Greek Traditional Turkey with Chestnut and Pine Nut Stuffing

Submitted by: Penelope Karagouni

Home Town: Volos, Thessaly, Greece

Living In: Athens, Attica, Greece

This is my grandmother's old recipe for a delicious turkey roasted in lemon, orange, and tangerine juice, and stuffed with meat, roasted chestnuts, and pine nuts. An excellent recipe for everybody who loves Greek cuisine.

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Ma Lipo's Apricot-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Onion and Shallot Gravy

Submitted by: Christine L.

The glaze give a wonderful sheen to the bird. A great addition to the menu is wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry sauce with raspberry vinegar, mashed sweet potatoes, rutabaga and parsnip casserole, green beans with walnuts, date and onion relish, pear chutney, and of course, pumpkin pie and butterscotch pie. If you don't have fresh thyme, substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

Perfect Turkey

Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Foolproof Rib Roast

Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Turkey in a Smoker

Upside Down Turkey

Deep-Fried Turkey

Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Balsamic-Fig-Basil Sauce

Turkey in a Bag

Apricot Brown Sugar Ham

Classic Stuffed Turkey

Rock Salt Encrusted Prime Rib

Grilled Whole Turkey

Sherry's German Turkey

Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

Grilled Pheasant Poppers

Greek Traditional Turkey with Chestnut and Pine Nut Stuffing

Ma Lipo's Apricot-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Onion and Shallot Gravy

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