Made with canola oil, onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, water chestnuts, bok choy, bean sprouts, five-spice powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey Dishes

Turkey, a large poultry bird, is rich in protein, niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and copper; a source of iron, vitamins B1, B2, and folate. It is low in fat making it a healthy meal choice. It is often interchangeable with chicken, and ground turkey is a good substitute for ground beef. Turkey, it's not just for Thanksgiving!
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Turkey Chow Mein
Dr. Pepper Roast Turkey
Dr. Pepper is the secret ingredient for getting a rich glaze on the turkey. Works great for turkey or chicken.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Stuffed Turkey In a Crockpot
Roast stuffed turkey is a classic and delicious holiday dish. This recipe uses a crock pot to cook the turkey, which is convenient and frees up your oven for other...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf
Prepare to rethink your meatloaf game with this turkey sensation. It's everything you love about the original with rich flavors and satisfying texture, just a bit lighter.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Roasted Turkey
What's the hurry? Slow-roasting is the way to go for an ultra-juicy bird, and a quick crank of the oven up to 500 gives this turkey a nice outer crust before the rest gets cooked.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Slow Cooker Barbecued Turkey Cutlets
Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey In Cream Sauce
Terrific turkey tenderloins drowned in an herbed cream sauce. If you've got leftovers, throw them in a sandwich with some cranberry sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables
Made with onion, boneless and skinless turkey breast tenderloin, cumin, garlic, red wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Citrus Turkey Breast
Let's face it, turkey can sometimes be a bit bland, but not with this recipe. A combination of spices and citrus juices turns a classic into a standout dish that...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chili Crusted Turkey Cutlets With Enchilada Sauce
Made with taco cheese, enchilada sauce, cornmeal, chili powder, boneless turkey breast cutlets, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tender Breaded Turkey Cutlets
Turkey cutlets are deliciously covered in a bread crumb and cheese coating and pan-fried to perfection. A simple weeknight dinner option.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins
Lean turkey tenderloins stuffed with a tasty spinach mixture.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Brined And Hickory Smoked Turkey
Turkey is brined in a mixture of apple juice, brown sugar, salt, oranges, ginger, cloves, garlic, and bay leaves. To further enhance the flavor it's cooked in a...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast With Cranberry Stuffing
Made with black pepper, salt, dried basil, boneless turkey breast, stuffing cubes, water, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, dried cranberries
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey And Mushroom Marsala
Made with parsley, turkey or chicken broth, marsala wine, olive oil, turkey cutlets, salt, black pepper, flour, mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast sausages are the best. Sandwiches on biscuits or English muffins, a few patties beside your eggs and toast...and they're easy as could be to make.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Meatloaf Stuffed With Mac and Cheese
Individual meatloaves are made with ground turkey, stuffed with prepared macaroni and cheese, and then wrapped in bacon before baking.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Kick'N Turkey Sausage With Black Beans And Rice
Get ready for a skillet of comfort with a kick. It's a no-nonsense dish that brings flavor and spice to your weeknight table.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet And Spicy Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast
A bone-in turkey breast is wrapped in bacon and basted with a spicy, honey-chipotle mixture while baking.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Turkey Noodle Casserole
This creamy throw-together casserole is as flexible as they come. You can substitute leftover chicken for the turkey, and any spare veggies like cauliflower for the...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet And Spicy Turkey Skillet
Made with apple juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, bell peppers, onion, oil, turkey breast tenderloin steaks, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
7-UP Turkey
Just like the pilgrims did it. Well, at least how they would've done it if 7-Up had been around. Just two ingredients for a moist and delicious bird, what more could you really ask for?
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Moist and Tender Slow Cooker Turkey with Gravy
This recipe for moist and tender turkey with gravy takes the stress out of the meal, using a simple crock pot method that provides a perfectly cooked...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cipollini-Apple Turkey Thighs
Made with onions, garlic, shallots, thyme, apple cider, chicken stock, water, white wine, garam masala, balsamic vinegar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Maple Bacon Roast Turkey
Voted the best Thanksgiving turkey ever (by CDKitchen staff). The turkey is covered in slices of bacon and basted with maple syrup while roasting. Heavenly!
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Bone-In Turkey Breast With Bacon Gravy
Made with dried sage, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, bone-in turkey breast, garlic pepper, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Brined Turkey
A spectacular brine of apple cider, orange juice, and warm spices gives your holiday bird sweet and spiced undertones and keeps it super moist.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Cutlets Creole
Tender turkey cutlets are gently simmered in a flavorful Creole-style sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Penne With Sausage
Pasta bakes are one of the easiest, tastiest way to get a delicious dish on the table for a big family meal.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Haitian Turkey
This is an all-out turkey, with an overnight marinade in red wine and a dazzling array of herbs and spices that give the bird a tremendous Haitian kick. Totally worth the effort.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
Here's a dish that takes the classic Kentucky Hot Brown and gives it a cozy casserole twist. You can savor the smoky bacon and creamy goodness layered right in your baking...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apricot Glazed Turkey
Made with butter, onions, shallots, turkey, chicken broth, fresh thyme, sage, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cherry Glazed Turkey Breast
Made with red wine vinegar, bone-in turkey breast, cherry preserves
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Turkey Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Cannellini Beans
Saucy cannelini beans immersed in the flavors of fire-roasted tomato and basil bring a creative contrast to the thin angel hair while...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Rotisserie Roasted Turkey Breast
Lemon pepper and sage lend a bright but subtle flavor to the moist turkey. Got leftovers? Perfect for Thanksgiving-style sandwiches with stuffing and cranberry sauce.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Zippy Turkey And Rice
Made with cheddar cheese, brown rice, ground turkey, onion, tomatoes with mild green chiles, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, kidney beans
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Turkey Scallopini
Made with mozzarella cheese, olive oil, champagne vinegar, turkey breast fillets, salt, black pepper, ricotta cheese, kalamata olives, oregano, tomato
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Roast Turkey And Homestyle Gravy
Preparing a classic roast turkey doesn't have to be complicated. This recipe emphasizes a no-fuss roasting method accentuated by a gravy that pulls it all...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Sausage And Rice Skillet
An easy and healthy one-dish meal made with fresh mushrooms, onions, salt-free Cajun seasoning, turkey sausage, rice, low-sodium chicken broth, and kidney beans.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey Cutlets With Pan Salsa
Made with turkey cutlets, all-purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil, chicken broth, cider vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, plum tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey And Spice Glazed Turkey
Made with vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic powder, ground allspice, cumin, salt, ground red pepper, honey, water, turkey
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Glazed Turkey
Made with black pepper, salt, dried thyme, dried sage, chicken broth, onion, green pepper, soft bread crumbs, whole turkey
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Apple Burgers
Versatile and delicious, these turkey apple burgers offer a mouthwatering blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors, ideal for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Glazed Turkey
This apple glazed turkey swaps out traditional savory flavors for a sweeter twist with apple cider and maple syrup, making it a standout choice for any festive occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey
Ready to spice up your Thanksgiving feast? This marinated turkey recipe uses an intriguing mixture of savory and citrus, which makes it a great option for those seeking...
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Citrus Roast Turkey
Two lemons, two limes and an orange with fresh bunches of sage, marjoram, and thyme add the herbal notes for a uniquely flavored bird.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mini-Thanksgiving Turkey
Want a turkey dinner without all the work? Try this small-scale version made with turkey tenderloins and homemade bread stuffing.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Smoked Turkey
Cajun Thanksgiving, anyone? Might not be as crazy as it sounds. This herb-rubbed grilled turkey is a showstopper for sure. Try with a sweet and savory cornbread stuffing to complete...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Homestyle Turkey
A simple roast turkey recipe with some tips and tricks for getting super moist meat.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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