Find the Perfect Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Feast
Looking for a great recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey? Here you'll find a variety of roast turkey recipes. A special family dinner or holiday meal deserves a very special bird, and these are some of my favorites.
A dry turkey is a big disappointment, and most people agree that a simple brine helps make a juicier, tastier holiday turkey. Water, salt, sugar, and herbs make up this basic, easy brine for turkey.More »
You can glaze this turkey with a plum or red currant jelly glaze the last 20 minutes of roasting time.More »
Here's a flavorful maple-glazed turkey for Sunday dinner or a special holiday meal. Serve this turkey with mashed potatoes, tossed salad, and your favorite side vegetable or vegetable casserole.More »
1. Herb Roasted Turkey
Turkey is roasted with a mixture of herbs and olive oil under the skin and all over the bird. Use small amounts of dried herbs along with the fresh herbs for more flavor. I used fresh dill, rosemary, and chives, along with about 1/2 teaspoon each of dried leaf marjoram and thyme.More »
2. Brined Turkey Breast
Brine makes this turkey breast more flavorful and tender.More »
3. Basic Roast Turkey
I used fresh sage leaves to make this basic roasted turkey look extra-special, but basil leaves could be substituted.More »
4. Orange Glazed Turkey Breast
This flavorful turkey breast is compact and delicious, and it's perfect for a small family. Or, roast this turkey breast for the great sandwiches and leftovers you'll have for a few days.More »
5. Basic Brine for Turkey
A dry turkey is a big disappointment, and most people agree that a simple brine helps make a juicier, tastier holiday turkey. Water, salt, sugar, and herbs make up this basic, easy brine for turkey.More »
6. Roast Turkey With Giblet Gravy
You can glaze this turkey with a plum or red currant jelly glaze the last 20 minutes of roasting time.More »
7. Turkey With Herb Butter and Maple Glaze
Here's a flavorful maple-glazed turkey for Sunday dinner or a special holiday meal. Serve this turkey with mashed potatoes, tossed salad, and your favorite side vegetable or vegetable casserole.More »
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