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Turkey Recipes : Top 20


Photo of: Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

Submitted by: Stacy M. Polcyn 
Freshly toasted bread cubes, turkey sausage, chopped apples and dried cranberry combine to create a tasty fruited stuffing for a 10-pound turkey. 

Photo of: Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

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. 

Photo of: Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way

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. 

Photo of: Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

Smokin' Scovilles Turkey Chili

Submitted by: JIMBOLYA 
Living In: Belleville, New Jersey, USA
This is a hearty and relatively low-fat chili recipe that is guaranteed to satisfy even the most sadistic spicy food lover...REAL MAN FOOD.  

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A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Submitted by: Trudie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
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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Tasty Collard Greens

Submitted by: Anadri 
A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes. 

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Submitted by: SUE1956 
Home Town: Clarendon Hills, Illinois, USA
I discovered this excellent Thanksgiving gravy recipe years ago! It is gravy that, unlike most, can be made AHEAD of time. The gravy will keep for 3 months when frozen in an airtight container. 

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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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Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Submitted by: SSTRAWDER 
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Living In: Naperville, Illinois, USA
Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches. 

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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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Turkey Pot Pie III

Submitted by: Candy 
This simple pot pie is a great way to use turkey leftovers and eat your veggies at the same time! Cream of mushroom soup may be used instead of golden mushroom soup in the filling. 

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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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Joanne's Super Hero Sandwich

Submitted by: Doreen 
Much like the N'awlins muffuletta, this is a large sandwich layered in a round loaf of crusty bread. You can be flexible and vary the cold cuts that you use according to personal preference! Must be done a day ahead, which makes for an easy serve. 

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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. 

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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Cindy's Turkey Salad

Submitted by: SYNDI111 
Great for leftover Thanksgiving turkey! I threw it together and decided to write down the measurements. Everyone loved it! For a kick add more jalapeno pepper! 

Photo of: Marinated Turkey Tenderloins

Marinated Turkey Tenderloins

Submitted by: Linda Gregg 
These moist grilled tenderloins marinate overnight in a savory teriyaki and soy sauce mixture. 'I had used this recipe for years on pork tenderloin and decided to give turkey a try,' says Linda Gregg of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 

Photo of: Herb Turkey Rub

Herb Turkey Rub

Submitted by: Vivian 
This herb rub is great on all meats, fish, and poultry, but it's perfect for the Thanksgiving bird! 

 
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