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21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

This roundup of 21 easy but creative leftover turkey recipes will help you make the most of the lingering bites of Thanksgiving. Ahhh, it's the most wonderful time of year. Thanksgiving is over and even though next day leftover turkey sandwiches with all the fixins' are a ... continue reading... about 21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Curry Turkey Pot Pie

Keep your leftover Thanksgiving turkey going strong with this turkey pot pie with curry powder in creamy sauce and the best tender, flaky crust. Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe from Scratch Pie, pie, pie. It's all anyone is talking about this time of year. Today I'm talking ... continue reading... about Curry Turkey Pot Pie

The BEST Roast Turkey

A flavorful, moist turkey is the centerpiece of every Thanksgiving dinner. These easy tips show how to cook a roast turkey that's always juicy and moist, and proves that it's 100% not as scary as it seems. How to Cook a Roast Turkey Last year I cooked six turkeys in two ... continue reading... about The BEST Roast Turkey

Juicy Turkey Breast

The best turkey breast recipe isn’t cooked in the crockpot but is roasted in the oven with wine, lemon and butter for a moist turkey breast every time. The Best Turkey Breast Recipe Cooking a full-blown turkey for a crowd is usually reserved for just one time a year—happy ... continue reading... about Juicy Turkey Breast

Turkey Brine 101 — The BEST Wet and Dry Turkey Brine

For the juiciest turkey on the block, brining the bird with salt results in a plump, moist, and flavorful turkey every time. But is a wet brine or a dry turkey brine better? I tested both, and these are my recipes and results. I discovered the genius of turkey brining ... continue reading... about Turkey Brine 101 — The BEST Wet and Dry Turkey Brine

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These light and juicy turkey burgers are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a healthy lunch or dinner. This post is brought to you by Kroger Greek Turkey Burgers I'm all about making easy ... continue reading... about Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Tasty nuggets of joy aka baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of ginger, garlic, and red curry paste to keep them light, fluffy and moist when they're dunked in a Thai coconut milk sauced easy dinner. Baked Turkey Meatballs In Thai Coconut Curry ... continue reading... about Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs

These easy, healthy, baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of red curry paste and ginger for a tender and moist homemade Asian meatball. Meatballs aren't the sexiest recipe out there but they might just be one of the most adaptable. Just like skewers ... continue reading... about Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs

Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa

Comfort food chili cravings never tasted so healthy, until now. This easy CrockPot chili is protein-packed with lean ground turkey, light and dark kidney beans, plus quinoa for an extra safety-net protein source that will keep you filled and full all day long and into the ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa

Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano

This roast turkey recipe is amazingly simple. Cook it ahead of time, then let it sit in a lemon marinade all day and reheat it just before serving. Genius! This post is presented in partnership with Swanson. Thanks for supporting companies I believe in, which allows me to ... continue reading... about Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano

Baked Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Polenta and Marinara

These heathy, easy to make baked turkey meatballs are made lighter with lean ground turkey, spinach, and fresh herbs, then baked up and served with creamy polenta and zesty marinara for a restaurant-worthy meal at home! Bikini season is right around the corner. Make that ... continue reading... about Baked Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Polenta and Marinara

Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas

This healthy recipe for pasta with turkey sausage and peas makes a fast Italian skillet dinner for any night of the week. This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Foods My dad loves sausage. My husband loves sausage. I love sausage. What is it about the comforting flavors ... continue reading... about Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas

A Healthier Meatloaf With Tomato Glaze

This turkey and beef blended healthy meatloaf recipe keeps all the classic flavors intact but lightens its caloric load thanks to a few easy ingredient swaps no one will ever notice. Healthy Meatloaf Recipe Meatloaf. Like tuna noodle casseroles and deviled eggs, meatloaf ... continue reading... about A Healthier Meatloaf With Tomato Glaze

Spiralized Zucchini, Quinoa and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

These easy stuffed peppers are made without rice, and instead filled with healthy ingredients like spiralized zucchini, protein-packed quinoa, and ground turkey sausage for a fast and super healthy all-in-one dinner everyone at the table will love. The other day I read that the ... continue reading... about Spiralized Zucchini, Quinoa and Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

One-Pot Penne Pasta with Turkey and Spinach

Looking for an easy ground turkey recipe? This one-pot pasta comes together in just 30 minutes and is packed with good-for-you ingredients like spinach, tomatoes, and ground turkey! Healthy Ground Turkey Pasta 30-minute, one-pot pasta meals recipes that are healthy, tasty, ... continue reading... about One-Pot Penne Pasta with Turkey and Spinach

Turkey Bolognese Lasagna Toss

Turkey takes over for traditional pork, veal, and beef in this rich and delicious homemade bolognese sauce to create a short cut lasagna dinner that cuts the calories, without sacrificing flavor. It's raining. The leaves on the mountain outside my front window are in the most ... continue reading... about Turkey Bolognese Lasagna Toss

Turkey Avocado Tetrazzini Recipe

There is rarely a comfort food I will turn my back on. And this classic Turkey Tetrazzini noodle casserole with a creamy sauce, mushrooms, and a modicum of leftover turkey meat—because when you cook a turkey, there will most likely always be leftovers—makes me want to make ... continue reading... about Turkey Avocado Tetrazzini Recipe

Turkey Pot Pie Soup Plus 10 More Leftover Turkey Recipes You’ll Gobble Up

I've converted my favorite way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers from a baked pot pie to a totally comforting slurp able soup. I asked. You answered. And here is what we have to show for it. Winner, winner, chicken dinnnnnnnn...HOLD THAT THOUGHT. Move over chicken, because ... continue reading... about Turkey Pot Pie Soup Plus 10 More Leftover Turkey Recipes You’ll Gobble Up

Grilled Turkey Kofta Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

While lamb or beef is traditional, I prefer ground turkey for these flavorful Middle Eastern skewers, and the creamy cool yogurt sauce adds a lightened dipping sauce thats full of flavor. Food that is delivered in an unexpected way is always more fun. It must be true, because ... continue reading... about Grilled Turkey Kofta Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup

This healthy spin on classic Italian Wedding Soup is made lighter with turkey meatballs, white beans, and plenty of kale, all in a light and comforting broth. We're all feeling it, aren't we? It wouldn't be the New Year without focusing on cleaning up, clearing out and and ... continue reading... about Skinny Slow Cooker Kale and Turkey Meatball Soup

Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes

Enter Avocado from Mexico’s Game Day Sweepstakes via FoodieCrush here. See what you might win and details  at the bottom of this post. I’m just saying it now. So get out your cute little Moleskins, grab a pen and take heed. 2013 is the year of the meatball. No matter it’s ... continue reading... about Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes

Turkey and White Cheddar with Caramelized Onion & Grape Grilled Cheese

Hallelujah and haul out the tambourines. It’s National Grilled Cheese Month! Grilled cheese. A brilliant choice by whoever is the event-of-the-month designator. Wouldn’t that be an awesome assignment? Deciding what is worthy of a whole month of celebrating? Job envy. Kinda like ... continue reading... about Turkey and White Cheddar with Caramelized Onion & Grape Grilled Cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

Seasonal is the new black. Everywhere you look and everything you hear is all about eating and cooking farm to table, with what’s fresh and in season. Add to this foodie phenom a plethora of fall squash—not just your everyday butternut or spaghetti—and I'm seeing some serious ... continue reading... about Roasted Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

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