5-Star Turkeys

Dry-Cured Rosemary Turkey

First-time Thanksgiving hosts might relate to Lori P, who shares this success story:
"This was rated by the most critical of my family to be the best turkey of all time. It was great that it was my first large-scale hosting of Thanksgiving for the family.... it made me proud."

Recipe: Dry-Cured Rosemary Turkey

Fresh-Herb Turkey

Looking for a new style for your traditional bird? Stacey N may have found your new favorite:
"My family and I have enjoyed this turkey recipe for the last 5 years. We are constantly amazed at how easy it is an how beautifully it turns out with such little effort. My MOTHER even wanted the recipe!"

Recipe: Fresh-Herb Turkey

Cooking Light's Ultimate Roasted Turkey

Like a bridesmaid dress you can wear again, msamanoglu doesn't save this recipe just for Thanksgiving:
"This is the best turkey recipe, it became a tradition at every Thanksgiving. It is very moist inside and the taste is delicious. Sometimes I buy turkey drumsticks and follow this recipe, everyone goes nuts for it."

Recipe: Cooking Light's Ultimate Roasted Turkey

Hickory-Smoked Bourbon Turkey

shelleyj1970 was pleasantly surprised with the kid-friendly taste of her smoked turkey, exclaiming, "Wow...I mean Wow...this was the most tender, juicy, flavorful turkey I have ever prepared...I made it for Thanksgiving and then ended up making it for a Christmas party at our home...everyone loved it...the kids even loved it and, if you are a parent, that should tell you something."

Recipe: Hickory-Smoked Bourbon Turkey

Mahogany Turkey Breast with Vegetable Gravy

When entertaining a smaller crowd, forgo the extra pounds of a whole bird and serve a turkey breast instead. Reviewer teresa used this recipe and comments, "The turkey was moist and the veggies for the gravy were awesome. Simple enough for a weeknight dinner and good enough for company. We will make this one again."

Recipe: Mahogany Turkey Breast with Vegetable Gravy

Sugar-and-Spice Cured Turkey

judyslastsay is a reformed baster after trying this cured turkey:
"I am a traditionalist and have always done the buttering and basting. Never again! This turkey recipe deserves more stars than I can give. My family complained of not having enough leftovers because it was just so good. So moist, it actually drips. The best ... the best!"

Recipe: Sugar-and-Spice Cured Turkey

Brined Maple Turkey with Cream Gravy

denmatnih hails from pilgrim country, and offers this endorsement:
"I come from New England, we like our traditional turkey, stuffing, and gravy. Last year I made this recipe and the family is still asking what I did differently to get such a moist and delicious bird."

Recipe: Brined Maple Turkey with Cream Gravy

Apple-Cider Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Reviewer Melinda favors free-range birds and notes about this recipe, "It's easy to do and a guaranteed success. I've used both free-range, organic turkeys and a miminally processed commercial bird with equal success. In fact, the free-range birds can be challenging in preparation, and I have found this recipe to be superior."

Recipe: Apple-Cider Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Serve a Starter

Begin this year's holiday meal with the perfect appetizer.

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