Adapted from Anne Quatrano's "Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating with Southern Hospitality" (Rizzoli), this spectacular turkey calls for an easy dry brine.
Cobb salad, a California classic, is chockful of all the staple ingredients like bacon, deli turkey, hard-cooked egg whites, and crumbled blue cheese. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and avocados that...
We brined our turkey for 24 hours, so leave plenty of time. If you don't want to brine yours, skip steps 1 and 2. If you don't have a stockpot large enough to hold the turkey and brine, use a clean, extra-large...
This curry is delicious on its own or served over cooked rice, preferably basmati or other long-grain white rice. Curry powder and fresh ginger bring warm, spicy flavor to each bowl.
Paillards are quickly cooked, thin scallops of meat. In this recipe tender pieces of turkey breast are marinated and used in a simple, savory sandwich.
This sophisticated take on turkey breast is well-suited to intimate Thanksgiving celebrations that don't require a whole bird. The recipe comes from chef Bill Taibe, owner of LeFarm.Also try:Cider-Braised...
Give this favorite a big nutrient boost by choosing the right ingredients. Skip the mayo and cheese, which add fat but not much else, and our Romesco Sauce instead.
However unpromising the giblets look, they make a wonderful stock for the turkey gravy and the meat from them will provide a Christmas lunch for a deserving cat or dog.
Taco Salad is a delicious and thoroughly satisfying meal. Ground turkey stands in for beef; nonfat yogurt laced with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro makes a creamy dressing, while fresh mango slices...
We love using thinly-sliced deli turkey in this sandwich, but deli ham or a variety of cold cuts would also go well in this large-scale sandwich that feeds the whole family.
This salad can be tossed together before serving, but another delightful option is to spread the ingredients out on wooden cutting boards and let guests compose their own salads right at the table.
A pair of salads refresh leftover Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast made earlier in the week; the spinach and couscous are dolled up in low-fat Dijon dressing.
You only need three ingredients-plus salt and pepper-to create this perfect roast turkey. The secret is placing the bird over a buttered loaf of ciabatta bread, which helps the meat to cook evenly in the...
Add giblets and neck to the pan with the turkey 1 1/2 hours after the oven temperature is reduced to 350 degrees in step 5 of the Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey recipe.
Serve up this lower-calorie version of turkey chili in baked corn tortilla cups for a fun presentation. Top with a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Toaster quesadillas are all the rage right now and are simple to make once you get the hang of it. The key is to make sure not to add too much to them. They need to be as flat as possible so that they...
This low-fuss, oven-free method for Thanksgiving turkey results in a supremely moist bird with a lightly smoked taste and burnished, crispy skin. We also marinated the bird with citrus and herbs, which...
Smooth, rich, and simple to prepare, this turkey gravy gets its great flavor from leftover pan drippings.From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Give chicken a rest and try a turkey cutlet for this one-pan dinner. The tomatoes release liquid as they cook, steaming the cauliflower without added water.
Turkey isn't just for serving on Thanksgiving! This is a super simple roast turkey recipe that's delicious any night of the week. Serve with a gravy made from flavorful fortified Madeira wine.
Heritage turkeys have more dark meat and a gamier, richer flavor than broad-breasted factory birds; try one this holiday with a slow-roasted recipe from Canlis chef Jason Franey. For a complete meal, pair...