1,031 turkey recipes

Breaded turkey cutlets pan-fried in olive oil and butter, then finished in the oven with tomato sauce, prosciutto, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. This Emilia-Romagna classic is Italian comfort food at its most elegant.

Smoked turkey gumbo turns the Thanksgiving carcass into a rich Cajun-style gumbo with shrimp, crab, and oysters, built on a deep mahogany roux and served over long-grain rice.

Lemon rice with turkey breast strips, scallions, capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley tossed in a one-skillet meal. Bright, fresh, and on the table in 25 minutes using pre-cooked brown rice.

Lighter fettuccine Alfredo with turkey Italian sausage, evaporated skim milk, and Parmesan topped with fresh tomato. A lower-fat spin on the classic pasta dish that still delivers creamy, cheesy satisfaction.

Lime-marinated grilled turkey breast pounded thin and served with fresh tomato-cilantro-jalapeno salsa. A lean, Southwestern-style main dish that grills in under 15 minutes.

Turkey Waldorf sandwich on toasted bread with sliced apple, crunchy walnuts, celery, and a lemon-mayo spread. A no-cook lunch that turns leftover turkey into something special.

Honey-glazed smoked turkey with a butter, wine, honey, and cinnamon glaze injected into the meat and brushed on the skin. Water-smoked 6 to 8 hours for deep flavor.

Tea-smoked turkey thighs infused with black tea, fennel, ginger, and clove, then glazed with teriyaki and ketchup. Oven-smoked Chinese-inspired poultry without a smoker.

Oven-baked Hawaiian turkey kebabs with pineapple, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes glazed in a soy-curry-ginger sauce. Low-calorie and ready in 30 minutes.

Ground turkey pressed into a pie plate forms the "crust" for this pizza-inspired casserole, filled with spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and topped with bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan. Kid-approved and parent-friendly.

This cheesy and creamy tetrazzini is easy to make. It can be made in advance, then freeze it in your freezer. Reheat it for a quick and tasty weekday dinner.

White turkey chili with cannellini beans, leeks, green chiles, and a flour-thickened broth seasoned with cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Big-batch chili for crowds.

An easy pot pie that uses up leftover turkey and mashed potatoes. Instead of a complicated pastry it uses the mashed potatoes instead. I always cook extra mash knowing it easy to pair with my leftover turkey.

Classic bread dressing studded with dried apricots, walnuts, and celery for a sweet-savory stuffing that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey.

Susan's Turkey Soup: a hearty post-Thanksgiving soup made from the turkey carcass with yellow and green split peas, chickpeas, small pasta, and aromatic vegetables. Three legumes, one pot.

Lean turkey chili with kidney beans, caraway, celery seed, and a balanced spice mix. Lower-fat than beef chili but every bit as rich, simmered slow for big-batch comfort.