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Make this year's feast an effortlessly elegant event with our collection of holiday turkey recipes that include classic takes and creative riffs on this festive main dish.
Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16...
By William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin on November 16, 2002
Recipe #46262
"Scalding the turkey makes for a very nice moist turkey. I have been doing this method for over 25 years. Cooking time shown in the method is for a 16 pound stuffed turkey."
Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...
Prep Time:30 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
from Alton Brown's show. Brining the bird is the key to moist meat. Made this again this year, only brined in just water instead of stock to save...
"from Alton Brown's show. Brining the bird is the key to moist meat. Made this again this year, only brined in just water instead of stock to save some dough. Again, the bird turned out perfect. Growing up, I hated white meat because it was always dry and grinding on your teeth ;-), now I love white meat. Cook time includes the brining time."
Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ice water...
Prep Time:6 hrs
Total Time: 15 hrs 20 mins
NOTE: Even though you may have purchased a Butterball or a butter basted bird, you should still follow these directions, as they inject very little butter...
"NOTE: Even though you may have purchased a Butterball or a butter basted bird, you should still follow these directions, as they inject very little butter into the bird, just so that they can legally get away with saying that it is butter basted. Trust this recipe of mine, and I guarantee that you and your guests will have the best and juciest turkey..."
Ingredients: dried basil, dried parsley flakes...
Prep Time:20 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
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Recipe #478863
This delicious soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked turkey from Thanksgiving. Freezes well. Prep time does not include time to soak beans.
"This delicious soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked turkey from Thanksgiving. Freezes well. Prep time does not include time to soak beans."
Ingredients: cracked black pepper, dried rosemary...
Prep Time:25 mins
Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
Recipe #477636
This is a recipe that I put together out of necessity when I needed to serve a large family get together and it has become a family favorite. There are...
"This is a recipe that I put together out of necessity when I needed to serve a large family get together and it has become a family favorite. There are a lot of Italian Casserole recipes out there, but this is my version."
Ingredients: mozzarella cheese, garden vegetable spaghetti sauce...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Recipe #477381
These are the most flavorful turkey burgers I've ever had.
"These are the most flavorful turkey burgers I've ever had."
Ingredients: dried oregano, feta cheese...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
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This goes together in a flash-and is really flexible for using ingredients on hand. You can either make this with noodles or dumplings, or leave them...
"This goes together in a flash-and is really flexible for using ingredients on hand. You can either make this with noodles or dumplings, or leave them out. We like our soup salty, so adjust that to your taste."
Ingredients: turkey broth, cream, noodles...
Prep Time:5 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
When I got my George Foreman grill, I made up this recipe to be like the ones that I had bought. It has been a big hit with everyone.
"When I got my George Foreman grill, I made up this recipe to be like the ones that I had bought. It has been a big hit with everyone."
Ingredients: deli turkey, deli ham...
Prep Time:0 mins
Total Time: 4 mins
Bennigan's makes the most awesome Monte Cristo sandwiches. A great break from the usual toasted ham & cheese.
"Bennigan's makes the most awesome Monte Cristo sandwiches. A great break from the usual toasted ham & cheese."
Ingredients: cooked ham, eggs...
Prep Time:5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
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This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the...
By Karen From Colorado on January 8, 2004
Recipe #80498
"This is my favorite pot pie to use up those holiday leftovers. I tend to make more stuffing and gravy then I need for the meal so that I can use up the leftover turkey in this way. I love the crispy stuffing crust on the top. The gravy keeps the potpie from being dry."
Ingredients: pepper, ground sage...
Prep Time:20 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Recipe #32014
I was shopping with the kids and this was a sample. They made sure I got the recipe! A change from plain old baked beans. (Would be good with sausage or...
Grandma keeps her Wiener schnitzel recipe a closely guarded secret. Unfortunately for her, it's not that hard to figure out. Anyway, it's a really...
"Grandma keeps her Wiener schnitzel recipe a closely guarded secret. Unfortunately for her, it's not that hard to figure out. Anyway, it's a really easy and delicious way to prepare chicken or turkey breasts, or even the traditional veal. My husband demands I make it more than I can stand eating it."
Ingredients: cooking oil, turkey cutlets...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
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Recipe #333926
Can substitute turkey sausage or reduced fat cheese for a healthier version. Couldn't be easier!
"Can substitute turkey sausage or reduced fat cheese for a healthier version. Couldn't be easier!"
Ingredients: sausage, sharp cheddar cheese...
Prep Time:35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
This is a Ina Garten recipe. An alternative to the traditional turkey feast. She writes," I don't know anyone who looks forward to carving a...
By ChefDLH on January 13, 2009
Recipe #349406
"This is a Ina Garten recipe. An alternative to the traditional turkey feast. She writes," I don't know anyone who looks forward to carving a turkey on Thanksgiving. Instead, I decided to make a roasted turkey breast stuffed with all kinds of delicious things--sausage, cranberries, and figs. No bones and it cooks to juicy perfection in under two..."
Ingredients: dried cranberries, salt & freshly ground black pepper...
Prep Time:15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Recipe #146119
From The Essence of Emeril Thanksgiving Leftovers show. This sounds soooo yummy!
"From The Essence of Emeril Thanksgiving Leftovers show. This sounds soooo yummy!"
Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano...
Prep Time:10 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
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"I thought this dressing was very nice. I have just enjoyed it on a fresh vegetable salad, and am looking forward to using it often in the future. I did..." more
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Beaumont's Finest Peach Cobbler
"Peach cobbler is my favorite dessert and this one was very yummy! I did add a shake or two of nutmeg along with the cinnamon. Ate my cobbler while still..." more
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Zero-Points-Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato
"I loved these green beans and will be making them again. Didnt have fresh basil so used dried and added a tad bit more garlic. Tossed the tomatoes with..." more
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