Thanksgiving is a special day celebrated in USA and Canada where people Give thanks for the blessing of good fortune and Harvest. It is a special day where families join together and say their thanks for all they have . It is also popular for the extravagant spread laid on this day in all households to celebrate the special day. While most dishes are quite common one dish features in most households on this special day, which is Turkey.

Thanksgiving Turkey recipes are really handy if you’re celebrating the first thanksgiving and are confused about what turkey recipe to choose or if you’re a Regular and need some special recipes to spice up this year’s thanksgiving menu then here are a few special thanksgiving turkey recipes for you to try:

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes :

 Bacon Blanketed Herb Roasted thanksgiving Turkey Recipe :

Bacon and Turkey make for a superb combination for this delicious thanksgiving turkey recipe. This recipe is made with a fresh non-frozen turkey which is dry brined and spiced with sage, thyme, oregano, parsley, marjoram, rosemary and covered with a hand-woven bacon cover. Cooked to perfection with bacon covering the perfectly cooked bacon to perfection which is ideal for a big family celebration.

 Quick and Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe:

If you’re not someone who will spend hours on a turkey dish for thanksgiving then this is your go to recipe. This recipe shows how you can make a 14 pound turkey into a perfect Thanksgiving turkey. This recipe requires very less ingredients which include canola oil, honey crisp apple, pear, onions, fresh thyme, sea salt, tin foil and a medium-sized turkey. the key to cook this perfect turkey is covering the turkey with a triangle-shaped tin foil to cover the breast part and leave the legs exposed. This helps the white meat at the breast to cook perfectly and keep the other parts moist and crisp.

Roast Turkey Recipe:

Roast Turkey is one of the signature dishes in every household on Thanksgiving night and here’s a few recipes to help you choose the best one for Thanksgiving this year.

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe:

This recipe by Momtastic is really unique and uses bacon, italian sausages along with the turkey. Along with the main ingredients the recipe uses minced garlic , rosemary, butter, sage , lemon juice and water for the process. Wrapping the turkey with the bacon and sausages help in intensifying the flavor and serves as a moisture maker.

 Dry-Brined Judy Bird Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe :

A hit among all this recipe made it’s way into the LA Times website with thousands of people swearing by it. The key to this awesome tasting turkey recipe is so simple that it will surely ease your preparation time and cooking time. The key to this perfectly tender on the inside-crisp on the outside turkey is that it is dry brined rather than wet-brined. The turkey is covered with kosher salt and sealed in a brine bag/ plastic bag and refrigerated for three days. Each day the turkey is to be turned and all moisture wiped off each day. On the day of cooking the turkey is removed from the bag and left to come down to room temperature. the temperature is then cooked on a roasting rack and turned to cook both sides equally.

Roasted Turkey with Herb butter and Roasted Shallots:

this gluten-free recipe is really wonderful and unique. To make this dish one will need a large turkey, carrots, celery, onions, parsley, sage, thyme, chicken broth, black pepper, butter and the usual salt and pepper. Packed with the delicious and tasty mixture of fresh sage, thyme and parsley which is brushed on the turkey and within . the dark brown drippings which come from the shallots and the mixture of the turkey juice is also a treat. Basting with the juice makes this recipe perfect with crisp golden brown turkey skin.

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe:

Thanksgiving can hardly be imagined without Turkey and here’s some lovely recipes to keep you ahead in making this year’s Turkey with an innovative or simple recipe which will help you save time and effort.

Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Celery-Root Stuffing :

Roasted turkey remains on of the signature dishes every year on thanksgiving. Here’s a great way to make that perfect turkey roast with an earthy taste along with a giblet, wine and mushroom gravy. The turkey here is roasted to perfection with crisp skin and awesome taste. See the detailed recipe Here

 

 Roasted Turkey in Parchment with gravy :

This recipe uses a 14 pound turkey whose heart and neck are reserved for the turkey stock. To make this roast turkey one will need to bring their favorite stuffing or sausage and pear stuffing along with butter, salt and pepper. The main point here is the parchment paper which makes the juices stay, the drippings here are used as which make gravy for this dish.

Turkey Recipes For Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving is anticipated by many due to the beautiful Bird roast served on this day, namely the turkey roast for thanksgiving. This dish makes its way across generations with so many variations but here’s a few turkey recipes for thanksgiving which are really unique and will surely please you.

Herb roasted Turkey with hominy, oyster and Sausage Dressing:

This unique recipe first featuring in Saveur uses a great combination of spices and flavors to present a one of a kind turkey for this year’s thanksgiving. The turkey for this recipe is glazed with olive oil and fresh herbs like parsley, sage, basil, oregano and more. Made with n array of ingredients and stuffed with shucked oysters and sage flavored breakfast sausage this is a one of a kind turkey recipe. See it Here.

Turkey with brown Sugar Glaze :

Made with whole turkey, medium carrots, celery stalks, yellow onions, cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, orange zest , orange juice and more this recipe will surely give your roast turkey a twist this year. The zesty taste of brown sugar, orange zest and juice and also the crispy feel of the turkey skin will surely make your guests happy.

 

 

Turkey Recipes :

If you’re ready to experiment with turkey there’s a lot more to thanksgiving turkey than just a turkey roast. You can steal the heart of your guests by adding some uniqueness into this year’s thanksgiving dinner with these simple Turkey recipes .

Cheddar Turkey Casserole Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe :

made with spiral pasta, mustard, dried thyme, all purpose flour, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed cooked turkey,, mixed vegetables and more this dish will surely be a welcome change to your thanksgiving spread. Even if you’re serving a roast turkey there’s always an option to serve these small dishes alongside your turkey roast. This is a less spicy recipe for you to try with even leftover turkey.

Turkey Chili with Leftover Turkey -Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe :

When you’re left with lots of leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving dinner you can use it to make some really tasty food like this Chili made with cooked turkey. The recipe here uses chopped onion, garlic , green pepper, stewed tomatoes , kidney beans, tomato paste, stock either chicken or turkey stock, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, black pepper and shredded turkey (cooked) . This is a great dish to make while you are left with leftover turkey from last night. See the recipe from Simplyrecipes.

Turkey Tostadas :

If you’re left with loads of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and are confused what to do with them then this easy peasy Turkey Tostadas will definitely be a great option. The use of whole wheat tortilla for this recipe makes it so healthy and tasty.  All you need are whole wheat tortillas /any tortilla you have, fat-free black beans, chunky salsa, cooked and shredded turkey, crumbled queso fresco or farmer cheese, tomatoes, avocados, fresh cilantro and some cooking spray. This recipe takes less than  minutes to get ready so use your leftover turkey and make this healthy and tasty recipe.

Turkey Pot Pie :

Innovating Turkey every year becomes a bit tough and cumbersome sometimes but we have a great recipe to help you keep your family happy with this year’s turkey leftovers . This Turkey pot Pie is so easy to make and makes for a great dish on the table. The ingredients necessary include cooked turkey, turkey stock, pearl onions, peas, red potatoes, vegetables, eggs, dry mustard powder, tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, pie crust, white pepper, nutmeg and more.

Easy Turkey Recipes :

 

Turkey Breast Roulade with chestnut Stuffing :

How about serving some rolled Turkey breast Roulade if you’re really lazy or had to attend some guests at the last moment with no time to make a true traditional turkey roast . this dish is ready within an hour making it super easy and time saving. Chestnut stuffing used for this dish makes it even more appealing in taste. The dish is made with chicken stock, celery, onions, carrots, garlic, parmesan, almond meal, rosemary, thyme, parsley, chestnut puree, boneless turkey breast with skin, white wine, potato starch and pepper. Turkey Breast Recipes like these work great if you’re looking for something different this year or are short of time to prepare a turkey roast.

 

Butter Roasted Turkey Breasts:

if you’re planning to do a simple Turkey recipe this year with turkey breasts then this one will surely help you save time and effort . What one needs to make this recipe is bone-in turkey breasts, unsalted butter, kosher salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic, cloves etc.

 

So these were few of the thanksgiving turkey recipes we wanted to share with you.We know making a Thanksgiving turkey for the first time is frightening but with these detailed recipes we’re sure you will be able to cook your Turkey without any hassle. Do share with us your views and keep following for more thanksgiving posts and recipes to follow.