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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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A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Submitted by: Trudie

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Ugly Turkey

Submitted by: S Randles

Home Town: Fresno, California, USA

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

This is by far the easiest best tasting Turkey you will ever make. If you mess this up I would love to find out how.

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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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Grilled Turkey

Submitted by: Dave Hartmann

Great grilled turkey! My grill is an old one that has a hinged top. I open all of the vents and prop the lid open about 2 to 3 inches with a stick...man does it get hot! Do not spill the juices and wine on the coals, as they are extremely flammable.

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Orange and Maple Glazed Turkey

Submitted by: Edwin H. Kluge Jr.

Living In: Oakland Park, Florida, USA

This recipe has become a Thanksgiving regular, it's fast cooking and absolutely delicious. The smells coming from the oven are more than wonderful.

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Lemon-Herb Turkey

Submitted by: MISSJEN

Home Town: Newbury Park, California, USA

Living In: Mesa, Arizona, USA

Four fresh herbs will make your mouth water as this easy and flavorful turkey roasts in your oven all afternoon!

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BBQ Turkey

Submitted by: Julie G

Home Town: Paradise, California, USA

Living In: Newcastle, California, USA

This is a great BBQ Turkey recipe with apples and white wine. We almost never have any leftovers. This recipe can be used with almost any size bird.

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Evil Turkey

Submitted by: Dreamthief

Home Town: Redgranite, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

This spicy and garlicky turkey recipe can be made a day in advance of your Thanksgiving dinner, potluck, or dinner party in order to save time. It's a wonderful dish with just the right amount of spice that will fill your whole neighborhood with an enchanting aroma.

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