Top Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

From apricot-glazed to herb-marinated, these five chef-tested turkey recipes are more delicious than your average bird.

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Traditional Turkey Recipes
These tried-and-true, crowd-pleasing recipes are Thanksgiving classics.

Recipes to Try:

• Apricot Turkey
  
• Citrus Turkey
  
• Tangerine Turkey
  
• Brined, Herb Roasted Turkey
  
• Asian-Spiced Fried Turkey
  
• Shallot and Thyme-Rubbed Turkey

Quick Turkey Recipes
Turkey breast cooks quickly, and can bake in about less than half the time of a whole turkey. Stuff the bird for an impressive turkey roulade, or roast the breasts solo for the fastest finish.

Recipes to Try:

• Bacon and Herb Roast Turkey Breast
  
• Turkey Breast Roulade with Mushroom-Wild Rice Stuffing

Turkey for Two
Don't break out a whole bird for a tiny Thanksgiving celebration: cook up these festive dishes brimming with fall flavors and, of course, turkey.

Recipes to Try:

• Turkey Picatta on Pumpkin Puree
  
• Turkey Saltimbocca
  
• Turkey Drumstick Osso Buco
  
• Potato, Leek and Bacon Ravioli

Fall-Flavored Main Dishes
Tired of turkey? Try these impressive entrée alternatives, inspired by fall's freshest fruits and vegetables.

Recipes to Try:

• Applesauce and Sage-Glazed Pork Loin with Parsnips and Turnips
  
• Veal Medallions with Caramelized Apples and Pine Nuts
  
• Rosemary-Roasted Pork Loin with Homemade Orange-Cranberry Sauce
  
• Roast Goose with Cranberry Reduction and Apple Cider-Glazed Pearl Onions
  
• Stuffed Goose with Caraway and Apples
  
• 
  Pomegranate-Marinated Pork Chops

Vegetarian Main Dishes
Make a satisfying meat-free meal with these vegetarian alternatives to turkey.

Recipes to Try:

• Squash Risotto (with Vegetable Stock)
  
• Sweet Potato Bisque
  
• Squash Gnocchi
  
• Pumpkin Ravioli (with Vegetable Stock)
  
• Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie