93 Juicy and Delicious Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

The turkey is the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving table—so it’s no surprise that cooking the perfect bird can feel like an overwhelming task at times. Thankfully, these recipes make it easy. From classic takes to turkey with a twist, you’re sure to find a roast that’s perfect for your feast.

Updated on November 20, 2023

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Our Best Thanksgiving Turkey Ideas

Cooking a juicy, golden turkey for a crowd is no small task. To get this main on the table you’ll find yourself wondering everything from what kind of turkey you should buy (and what size bird you need) to how much time you’ll need to plan for thawing and how long to leave the turkey in the oven. And that’s not even taking into consideration special techniques you may want to use—like brining or spatchcocking. It’s enough to make anyone's head spin. But, before you throw in the metaphorical kitchen towel, consider this: we’ve got all the turkey tips and recipes you need to make your meal a success. (We can even show you how to carve a turkey step-by-step—for an impressive tableside display). Best of all, there are lots of turkey recipes to choose from so you’re sure to find one that’s just right for your celebration. One of our favorites? Molly’s grilled bird, which she bastes with a mixture of pan juices and honey. That ensures plenty of sweet-and-smoky flavor—and keeps the turkey from drying out.

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Juicy Mayo Roasted Turkey

Who needs butter? A slather of mayonnaise on your turkey pulls double duty by standing in as a flavorful rub as well as adding moisture and fat to often dry meat. And what's particularly great is that it browns the skin beautifully without the constant basting that most birds need.

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Classic Roast Turkey

Sometimes the best holiday recipes are the classics. This recipe calls for plenty of seasonal herbs, vegetables and, of course, butter.

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Traditional Roast Turkey

Alton brines this bird overnight in a mixture of broth, salt, sugar, peppercorns, allspice and ginger.

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Tuscan Turkey Roulade

This rolled-and-tied bird cooks evenly, slices into beautiful disks, and is saturated with the rich herb-and-garlic flavors of porchetta. If you let your butcher do the work of removing the bones, preparing it is remarkably straightforward.

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Perfect Roast Turkey

Ina shares her secret to roasting a perfect holiday turkey: stuffing the bird with onion, big sprigs of thyme, chunks of lemon and garlic.

Balsamic-Glazed Turkey

Balsamic glaze is back, and this year we're finishing our holiday turkey with the beloved tangy condiment. Inspired by the Italian influence, we stuffed the bird with plenty of aromatics--sage, thyme, rosemary, and a whole head of garlic--then basted it throughout with a buttery, flavorful broth. Brushing on the rich balsamic glaze at the end imparts a beautiful color and delicious sweet-tart finish.

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Homemade Gravy

Ina's pan gravy starts out with butter, onions and flour, and then she adds turkey drippings and chicken stock, plus Cognac, wine and a little heavy cream for richness.

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Paprika Roast Turkey

Paprika comes in a few different varieties. This recipe uses a blend of two (sweet and hot) for the perfect balance of flavor.

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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey

Hosting a holiday meal is easy when you can make the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table (the turkey!) in advance.

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Roast Turkey with Cranberry-Orange Glaze

Bake the flavors of Thanksgiving right into the bird with this cranberry-orange glaze with garlic and chipotle.

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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast Stuffed with Pear Hash

If you're seeking a break from traditional roast turkey year after year, take a page out of Sunny's book. She keeps the holiday interesting with her unusual presentation: turkey breasts wrapped in bacon and stuffed with a spicy pear mixture.

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The Best Tandoori Turkey

This succulent whole roast turkey is inspired by perennial favorite, tandoori chicken. Flavorful and juicy, it’s bound to be a showstopper at Thanksgiving, or any dinner. The turkey is marinated overnight in a tangy spiced yogurt sauce that takes just 10 minutes to make, then roasted like a traditional holiday bird.

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Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways

Bobby treats two turkeys to a fragrant brine and spice rub. When it's time for roasting, one turkey cooks in a Cuban-style box for smoky results and the other in a green ceramic grill using smoked wood chips for bold hickory flavor.

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No-Baste, No-Bother Roasted Turkey

Trisha's family recipe calls for cooking the turkey in a covered roasting pan with 2 cups of boiling water. This results in a juicy, tender bird — no basting needed.

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Spiced Turkey Breast with Persian Golden Prunes

Roasted in a rich sauce made from tomatoes, barberries and Persian golden prunes, this spiced turkey breast is bursting with flavor in every bite. It makes a delicious addition to a Thanksgiving spread and is ideal for a smaller crowd at the table. Golden prunes are slightly sour and are commonly paired with poultry and lamb in Persian cuisine. Here they lend a welcome brightness to the sweet-tart sauce. They are typically served with the pits intact so be sure to let your guests know before they dig in.

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Butter-Blanketed Turkey

This turkey is extra juicy and gorgeously browned, thanks to the blanket of butter.

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Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Ree takes her brined bird out of the oven halfway through its cooking time to spread butter on it before it finishes cooking. This ensures that it ends up with that deep, golden-brown color.

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Perfect Roast Turkey

You can’t go wrong with Ina’s perfect turkey, flavored simply with lemon and thyme.

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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

A turkey breast cooks up quicker than a whole bird. Ina roasts hers rubbed with a classic mixture of fresh herbs and garlic.

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Best Gravy Ever

Alton makes turkey gravy in the roasting pan while the turkey rests.

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World's Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey

The name says it all. This is the simplest turkey you'll ever make, courtesy of Food Network Magazine. Take it easy!

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Grilled Turkey with Prairie Rub

Rub a turkey with a unique blend of dry mustard, dried orange peel, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and more for a Thanksgiving roast that be talked about for years to come!

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Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon, and Cornbread Stuffing

For his ultimate turkey, Tyler fills his bird with cornbread stuffing, bastes it in maple syrup and then covers it in bacon.

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Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Anne's secret to moist, succulent turkey is a flavorful brine. Then she crusts the turkey in herbs and serves with a creamy gravy.

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Roasted Turkey Breast with Peach Rosemary Glaze

Sunny uses apple cider, peaches and rosemary for a savory-sweet turkey glaze that's fresh yet rustic.

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Black Pepper-Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Turkey

Spice up your Thanksgiving with Bobby's flavorful, Throwdown-worthy turkey.

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Turkey with Stuffing

Get Alton's secret for cooking perfect stuffing — inside your turkey.

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Spatchcocked Grilled Turkey

"Spatchcock" is a funny word, but it's a seriously smart way to cook a large bird: It roasts faster, and if you make it on the grill, you free up space in your oven to cook sides.

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Good Eats Roast Turkey

With thousands of reviews and a 5-star rating, Alton's classic turkey is the go-to, foolproof recipe that every cook can use.

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Memphis Fried Turkey

This Southern-spiced bird gets rubbed down the day before with smoky paprika, cayenne, thyme and other flavors before getting fried up — it’s crispy, juicy and packed with flavor.

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Roast Turkey with Garlic, Sage and Fennel

The perfect recipe for a crowd: If you're wondering how to cook a 20-pound turkey, we have you covered. Try this big, flavorful turkey for a large gathering (or for extra leftovers).

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Deep-Fried Turkey

If you want to try something a little different this year, make this the year you fried the Thanksgiving turkey.

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Sheet Pan Turkey with Sage and Brown Butter

This is a very fast way to get a juicy, evenly cooked turkey covered with crispy skin — and you don't even need to dust off your roasting pan. Ask your butcher to spatchcock the turkey for you.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Roulade

The many colors and flavors of Thanksgiving dinner are wrapped up in an elegant little roast that will wow your guests.

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General Tso's Fried Turkey

Deep-fry your turkey in half the time roasting takes. Amp up the bird with this unexpected, totally addictive sweet and spicy glaze.

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Roast Kosher Turkey with Asian Ginger Butter

A kosher brined turkey is rubbed with butter mixed with ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions and garlic for a simple (and delicious) twist on a Thanksgiving classic.

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Buffalo Fried Turkey

This flavor-packed fried bird slathered in spicy Buffalo sauce may ruffle Grandma's feathers, but is guaranteed to win Friendsgiving.

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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Turkey

Want to get a turkey breast on the table in less than an hour, without heating up the house? Cook it in an air fryer. Guaranteed golden, crispy skin and no brining required.

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Spiced and Super-Juicy Roast Turkey

Nigella brines this turkey with warm spices, like cinnamon, cloves, allspice, caraway seeds and star anise.

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Fried Turkey and Waffles

Chicken and waffles gets supersized with this spin on a classic fried turkey. Skipping the oven for hot oil keeps the meat moist and juicy. Basting the bird with glaze three times while it rests guarantees the salty-sweet flavor comes through.

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Smoked Whole Turkey

Smoking a turkey imparts wonderful flavor but can lead to a few pitfalls. It can leave the skin tough and leathery, so we addressed that by making a buttery broth that you baste with once the turkey gets a little color on it. The seasoned rub helps to impart even more flavor, as do the aromatics that are stuffed into the cavity. You’ll get a juicy, tender turkey that’s a twist on the classic roast bird.

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Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Apricot Stuffing

Toasted almonds, dried fruit and Cognac add fantastic fall flavors to the stuffing of this rolled turkey breast.

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Dry-Brined Fried Turkey

Jeff’s deep-fried turkey does require a bit of extra prep, but the juicy end result is so worth it. Before frying, he recommends placing the turkey in the fryer, filling it with water until the turkey is just submerged and mark the outside of the fryer where the water line is. That way, you’ll have the perfect vessel-to-turkey ratio to keep the skin nice and crisp.

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Roasted Turkey Gravy

Tyler makes extra-flavorful gravy by roasting a turkey wing with vegetables and herbs. He removes the wing, then adds flour to the turkey fat and juices, and simmers it with stock.

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Bay and Lemon Brined Turkey

An overnight brine leaves Dave Lieberman’s Thanksgiving centerpiece infused with warm flavors of fall, lemons and bay leaves. Those flavors double up as they’re stuffed inside the bird before it roasts to perfection.

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Chicken-Fried Turkey Legs

Giant fried turkey legs are a fun and eye-catching way to bring the holidays to your dinner table.

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Roasted Turkey Breast & Gravy

Small crowd this year? Roast a turkey breast instead of a whole bird.

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Gluten-Free Gravy

In our quest for a delicious gluten-free gravy that everyone around the table would love, we tested all the starches--cornstarch, arrowroot, potato flour, you name it. Sweet rice flour was the winner -- it provides the best texture, doesn't impact the gravy flavor, and reheats beautifully back to that silky sauce we all crave.

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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Have a flavor-packed turkey on the table in less than an hour by cooking two boneless turkey breasts instead of a whole turkey.

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Foolproof Turkey Breast

Guy’s turkey is brined for juicy, flavorful perfection.

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North Carolina-Style BBQ Turkey

Try something a little different this year, with a barbecued bird.

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Skillet Turkey with Roasted Vegetables

Cook your turkey and veggies in a skillet to give them a nice sear, and then pop them in the oven until the vegetables are tender and the turkey is fully cooked.

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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Roll

Yes, turkey is the star on Thanksgiving, but a bacon-weave layer over the top makes it extra special for the holiday. Even better, the bacon bastes the meat as it cooks, keeping it from drying out.

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Turkey and Stuffing

To protect the breast meat from overbrowning, Alex suggests dipping a large cheesecloth in melted butter and placing it on the turkey breast before roasting.

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Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey Breast with Gravy

Five pounds of turkey breast, roasted and ready in under an hour — complete with gravy! And did we mention it's tender and juicy?

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Crispy-Skinned Herb-Roasted Turkey

Jeff knows that you only need a handful of ingredients (like herbs, citrus zest, butter and salt) to cook the perfect holiday bird.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Brine

Alex's secret to an extra-juicy and flavorful turkey is the perfect turkey brine.

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Whole Roasted Turkey with Fennel Spice Rub

Before you put your fennel spice rub on your turkey, try Michael Chiarello's tip of laying a few sheets of plastic wrap underneath your bird before spicing it. That way, you can fold it up and throw it away afterward without having to worry about the mess from the excess spice rub.

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Braised Turkey Braciole

Giada stuffs turkey breast with cheese, olives, capers and breadcrumbs, then braises the dish in a rich tomato sauce.

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Deep-Fried Turkey

Alton safely fries his turkey in the backyard, but his first important step takes place in the kitchen. He places the bird into the pot that he'll fry it in and adds water just until it barely covers the top of the turkey and is at least 4 to 5 inches below the top of the pot. This test determines the amount of oil needed for frying and prevents overflowing.

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Sliced Chipotle Turkey Breast with Pomegranate Cranberry Relish and Polenta

Sliced turkey breast is perfect if you're only cooking for a small group and don't want to manage a whole bird.

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Accidental Turkey

"Everyone has a turkey disaster story, but this one actually had a happy ending," Ina Garten says.

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Brined Rosemary Crusted Turkey with Pan Gravy

After you brine and butter your turkey, refrigerate it uncovered overnight. Not covering it will help the skin to dry out and become brown and crispy when baked.

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Cranberry-Orange Glazed Turkey

For Thanksgiving Live!, Giada broke down her turkey into pieces before roasting to cut down on the cooking time.

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Cider-Brined Turkey

Rachael showed the Thanksgiving Live! audience the secret to her flavorful bird: a soak in brine made with apple cider.

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Citrus-Marinated Grilled Turkey

Tyler creates a marinade using fresh herbs, citrus and chiles to add a touch of sweet heat to grilled turkey.

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Roast Turkey with Mustard-Maple Glaze

“Maple syrup is one of America’s great natural sweeteners. I use it a lot to counterbalance other bold ingredients,” Bobby explains. Here, he combines it with horseradish, Dijon mustard and chile powder to create a sweet and spicy turkey glaze.

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Crispy Truffled Turkey

For a truly elegant turkey, Giada roasts her holiday bird with truffle salt and butter, and then serves it with homemade turkey gravy simmered with even more flavor-packed truffle salt.

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Pan-Roasted Turchetta

Cook boneless turkey breast in a style reminiscent of the Italian-style pork roast classic, porchetta, by stuffing it with herbs and pan-roasting it.

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Ancho-Rubbed Turkey

Some like it hot, and this turkey does the trick. Ancho chiles and a Fresno pepper give this bird a pleasantly mild spiciness.

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Prosecco-Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Thyme

Sweet sparkling wine is the secret to this citrusy and herbaceous turkey. The recipe calls for a whole bottle, so buy another to pour yourself a glass while you wait for your bird to cook.

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Garlic-Rosemary Turkey with Porcini

Fragrant garlic and rosemary are so crowd-pleasing that this recipe could become your annual go-to.

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Lemon-Pepper Turkey with Bacon Gravy

Even those who only pick at their meat on Thanksgiving will be asking for seconds. Plus, no one can refuse bacon gravy.

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Roast Turkey with Tarragon-Shallot Butter

A simple way to roast a flavorful, golden bird? Rub a turkey all over with butter mixed with tarragon, lemon and shallot.

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Southwestern Turkey with Chipotle Gravy

Try something new and dry-rub your turkey. This one calls for a combination of smoky, hot and sweet spices that will excite everyone's taste buds.

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Maple-Whiskey Turkey with Gravy

Ree's turkey soaks in a maple-whiskey brine before going into the oven. And those seasonal flavors make a gravy that pairs perfectly with the bird.

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Spiced Glazed Turkey

Try this fruity turkey with a sweet pineapple-apple glaze.

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Oven-Roasted Turkey

Make a flavor-packed, Southern-spiced turkey this year by seasoning it with thyme, paprika and cayenne.

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Barbecue-Spiced Spatchcocked Turkey

Spatchcocking your turkey will cut your roasting time in half.

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Turkey Roulade with Swiss Chard

This beautiful, unexpected twist on turkey is an amazing showstopper. And making it is easy with the roulade step-by-step from Food Network Magazine.

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Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Can't decide if you want to brine? Try this dry-brine method to get the same flavorful bird without all the liquid.

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Smoked Whole Turkey

Want to make a sweet-and-smoky Thanksgiving turkey but you don’t have a smoker? No problem! Bobby’s recipe works perfectly on a charcoal grill, too.

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Triple Citrus Buttered Turkey

Lemon, lime and orange flavor this turkey for an unexpected, fresh twist.

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Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey with Wild Rice Stuffing

Celebrate Iron Chef-style, with Cat Cora's flavor-packed glazed and stuffed turkey.

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Turkey with Glazed Chestnuts, Parsnips and Mushrooms

Add a little Hungarian kick to your turkey with paprika-spiced butter spread under the skin.

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Butterflied Turkey with Apple-Cranberry Glaze

This butterflied turkey from Food Network Magazine is beautiful, flavorful and cooks up quicker than a normal turkey.

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Roast Turkey with Apple-Sourdough Bread Stuffing

For a quick, no-fuss bird, try cutting the turkey into five parts before roasting.

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Apple and Sage Turkey

For a pretty presentation, Aida puts sage leaves under this turkey's skin and roasts it along with apples and onions.

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Grilled Rotisserie Turkey with Stuffing

We removed the hassle of constant basting from the Thanksgiving equation by popping the turkey on a rotisserie. As it rotates, it bastes itself to juicy, smoky perfection, plus the stuffing underneath catches all the flavorful drippings.

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Chipotle Spiced Grilled Turkey Breast

A chipotle spice rub lends a fiery kick to Valerie’s grilled turkey breast.

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Butter-Basted Turkey and Gravy

Alex soaks a piece of cheesecloth in melted butter and covers the turkey breast with it to keep the meat tender and moist.

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Persian-Style Stuffed Roast Turkey

This roasted turkey recipe with a Persian twist is full of flavor in every bite. The bird is marinated up to a day in advance with saffron and spices, then stuffed with a chickpea, apricot, barberry and Persian plum filling and basted with a delicious tomato sauce. Barberries are a tart dried fruit similar to dried cranberries, and dried Persian golden plums are a sweet and lightly sour treat that look and taste a bit like dried apricots. Both are available at stores that specialize in Middle Eastern ingredients and online.

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