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Our Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

Updated by Melissa Girimonte on October 2, 2018

With classic preparations and variations on the traditional bird, these terrific turkey recipes will ensure your Thanksgiving table will never look (or taste!) better.

  • Turkey with Stuffing
     
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    Turkey with Stuffing

    <p>Tasty and traditional, Alton Brown’s recipe for turkey and stuffing hits all the right holiday high notes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-with-stuffing/17226/">Alton Brown's Turkey With Stuffing</a></strong></p>
  • Roasted Turkey with Spiced Butter
     
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    Roasted Turkey with Spiced Butter

    <p>Dry mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander lend this holiday turkey recipe an unexpected punch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roasted-turkey-with-spiced-butter/17235/" target="_blank"><strong>Ricardo Larrivée's Roasted Turkey with Spiced Butter</strong></a></p>
  • Smoked Whole Turkey
     
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    Smoked Whole Turkey

    <p>Turkey is slow-smoked over cherry wood chips to infuse a rich flavour into this special main.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/damaris-smoked-whole-turkey/17796/" target="_blank"><strong>Damaris Phillips' Smoked Whole Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Crispy Truffled Turkey
     
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    Crispy Truffled Turkey

    <p>Amped up with the addition of truffle salt and black truffle butter, this crispy-on-the-outside turkey main will standout from the rest and makes an eye-catching centrepiece.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crispy-truffled-turkey/17591/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Crispy Truffled Turkey<strong></a></p>
  • Maple-Whiskey Turkey
     
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    Maple-Whiskey Turkey

    <p>Make your holiday main anything but ordinary with this maple and whiskey glazed turkey recipe.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-whiskey-turkey/17575/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Maple-Whiskey Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Lemon-Sage Butter Roasted Turkey
     
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    Lemon-Sage Butter Roasted Turkey

    <p>Tucking the lemon and sage butter under the skin infuses the bird with a boost of herb flavour, while helping to keep it moist and juicy in this recipe from Barry C. Parsons of The Rock Recipes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lemon-sage-butter-roasted-turkey/17136/" target="_blank"><strong>Lemon-Sage Butter Roasted Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Perfect Roast Turkey
     
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    Perfect Roast Turkey

    <p>Stuffing the turkey with a heap of fresh thyme, a halved lemon, Spanish onion and garlic infuses this roast turkey recipe with a jolt of freshness. To finish it off, brush the outside of the turkey with an herb and garlic mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/perfect-roast-turkey/17155/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Perfect Roast Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Smoked Whole Turkey
     
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    Smoked Whole Turkey

    <p>Prepping the right wood chips (such as hickory, apple or pecan wood) as a base for slow smoking a turkey is key in this recipe, and you'll definitely taste the difference.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/smoked-whole-turkey/17584/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Smoked Whole Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Brined Roast Turkey and Gravy
     
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    Brined Roast Turkey and Gravy

    <p>It’s turkey time! Many swear that brining adds next-level juiciness and flavour to a roasted turkey, and this is an easy recipe to follow. Bear in mind that if you leave the bird in the brine for more than six hours, it will be too salty. Instead, brine the day before, remove from brine, rinse and pat dry to remove all moisture, then cover and store in the fridge, and your turkey is at the ready to be roasted up on turkey day. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brined-roast-turkey-and-gravy/8641/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Brined Roast Turkey and Gravy<strong></a></p>
  • Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy
     
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    Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy

    <p>This Rachael Ray recipe gets a burst of earthy flavour by first basting it with bay-infused butter and then again by roasting it on a bed of more bay leaves.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/herb-roasted-turkey-breast-with-pan-gravy/17159/" target="_blank"><strong>Rachael Ray’s Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy<strong></a></p>
  • Honey Brined Smoked Turkey
     
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    Honey Brined Smoked Turkey

    <p>Sure, there’s some serious prep time involved, but you won’t believe the mouth-watering results from soaking a turkey in honey-tinged brine for 12 hours before barbecuing the bird with Alton Brown’s hickory “smoke bomb.”</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-brined-smoked-turkey/17220/">Alton Brown's Honey Brined Smoked Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Giada's Stuffed Turkey Breast
     
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    Giada's Stuffed Turkey Breast

    <p>This juicy turkey breast is stuffed with a mixture of sweet sausage, prosciutto, chestnuts, olives and sage for a truly Italian spin on a special-occasion classic.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-stuffed-turkey-breast/17069/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada's Stuffed Turkey Breast</strong></a></p>
  • Deep-Fried Turkey
     
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    Deep-Fried Turkey

    <p>Deep-fried turkey has long been a holiday staple with our neighbours to the south, and Alton Brown walks us through the process step by step with the goal of placing a crispy-skinned, juicy turkey on the table for your holiday feast.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/deep-fried-turkey/17221/">Alton Brown's Deep-Fried Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Brined Turkey Breast with Spanish Spice Rub and Sour Orange Sauce
     
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    Brined Turkey Breast with Spanish Spice Rub and Sour Orange Sauce

    <p>Brining is having a moment as a trendy way to tenderize, add moisture and extra flavour to meat. Make room in your fridge because your turkey breast will need 45 minutes in a cool bath of water, salt and sugar.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brined-turkey-breast-with-spanish-spice-rub-and-sour-orange-sauce/17152/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Brined Turkey Breast with Spanish Spice Rub and Sour Orange Sauce<strong></a></p>
  • Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways
     
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    Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways

    <p>This Southern-style turkey is simply unforgettable. The process starts two days ahead of time with a salty, spiced brine guaranteed to give you a tender, flavourful bird. Break out the barbecue and give your bird even more depth by smoking it on a charcoal grill. Applewood or hickory chips are ideal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cajun-brined-turkey-two-ways/17151/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Cajun Brined Turkey Two Ways<strong></a></p>
  • Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy
     
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    Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

    <p>The secret to this turkey is a 48-hour herb and vegetable brine before going in for a perfectly-timed crispy-skinned roast. Serve with a uniquely flavoured apple cider gravy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brined-herb-crusted-turkey-with-apple-cider-gravy/17218/" target="_blank"><strong>Anne Burrell's Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy</strong></a></p>
  • Roast Turkey with Wine Gravy
     
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    Roast Turkey with Wine Gravy

    <p>This thick and flavour-packed gravy will take your turkey from tasty to irresistible.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roast-turkey-with-wine-gravy/12065/"><strong>Michael Smith's Roast Turkey with Wine Gravy</strong></a></p>
  • Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter
     
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    Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter

    <p>Fresh thyme and white truffle butter artfully placed beneath the skin of the bird is the secret to Ina Garten’s elegant roast turkey.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roast-turkey-with-truffle-butter/17172/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten’s Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter</strong></a></p>
  • Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
     
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    Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

    <p>Don't feel like cooking a whole bird? A turkey breast is a great option if you're looking for a less complicated preparation</p><p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/barefoot-contessa-back-to-basics/recipe/herb-roasted-turkey-breast/17193/">Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast</a></strong></p>
  • Turkey with Herbes de Provence and Citrus
     
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    Turkey with Herbes de Provence and Citrus

    <p>Orange, lemon and Herbes de Provence (a classic French spice blend of savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano) transform an ordinary roast turkey into an elegant centrepiece.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-with-herbes-de-provence-and-citrus/17059/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis's Turkey with Herbes de Provence and Citrus</strong></a></p>
  • Herb Roasted Turkey
     
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    Herb Roasted Turkey

    <p>A succulent, juicy turkey served with homemade roasted onion turkey gravy that's sure to make jaws drop and stomachs rumble at your festive feast.</p><p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/herb-roasted-turkey-with-roasted-onion-turkey-gravy/13976" target="_blank">Lynn Crawford's Herb Roasted Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Apricot Rosemary-Stuffed Turkey Breast
     
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    Apricot Rosemary-Stuffed Turkey Breast

    <p>This stuffing combines chopped apricots, rosemary, chopped vegetables and courtons and roasted to perfection.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/recipe/apricot-rosemary-stuffed-turkey-breast/14062/" target="_blank"><strong>Apricot Rosemary-Stuffed Turkey Breast</strong></a></p>
  • Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey
     
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    Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey

    <p>Whiz a pad of butter with fresh sage, rosemary, thyme and parsley in the food processor, and then rub it all over the bird for a mouth-watering step that will take your turkey to the next level.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/thanksgiving-pioneer-style-herb-roasted-turkey/17147/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay’s Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Roasted Turkey with Turkey Meatballs
     
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    Roasted Turkey with Turkey Meatballs

    <p>This year, try skipping bread-based dressing for these turkey meatballs that are cooked stuffing-style inside of the roasting bird.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roasted-turkey-with-turkey-meatballs/12143/" target="_blank"><strong>Chuck Hughes' Roasted Turkey with Turkey Meatballs</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Roasted Turkey with Sage Smoked Bacon and Cornbread Stuffing
     
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    Maple Roasted Turkey with Sage Smoked Bacon and Cornbread Stuffing

    <p>If you're looking for a recipe that will kick your holiday dinner into overdrive, this inventive recipe for roast turkey with succulent strips of maple bacon laid over top is the answer. Accompanied by a down-home stuffing, this is a flavourful festive combo loaded with Southern charm.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-roasted-turkey-with-sage-smoked-bacon-and-cornbread-stuffing/17109/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Florence's Maple Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing</strong></a></p>
  • Citrus-Marinated Grilled Turkey
     
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    Citrus-Marinated Grilled Turkey

    <p>For a less-traditional take on your holiday turkey, try this citrus-marinated bird that's grilled on the barbecue, not roasted in the oven.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/citrus-marinated-grilled-turkey/17108/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Florence's Citrus-Marinated Grilled Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Valerie's Deep-Fried Turkey
     
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    Valerie's Deep-Fried Turkey

    <p>You'll need a countertop indoor turkey fryer for this recipe (a simply skillet won't do), but trust us: this mouthwateringly juicy turkey is worth the extra effort.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/valeries-deep-fried-turkey/17738/" target="_blank"><strong>Valerie's Deep-Fried Turkey<strong></a></p>
  • Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
     
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    Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

    <p>This gorgeously-golden bird stays moist with a pre-roast citrus brine and a serious rub-down of rosemary-citrus butter.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roasted-thanksgiving-turkey/15014/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • Roast Turkey
     
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    Roast Turkey

    <p>Brining and roasting a turkey is much simpler than you may think, and it makes for a tasty and juicy bird.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/how-to-brine-and-roast-a-turkey/3540/"><strong>Michael Smith's Roast Turkey</strong></a></p>
  • The Legendary Turducken
     
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    The Legendary Turducken

    <p>Why settle for one bird when you can eat one that's stuffed into another, then stuffed into another. Introducing: the turducken; a chicken inside a duck, inside a turkey — yes, please!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-legendary-turducken/11320" target="_blank"><strong>Chuck Hughes' Legendary Turducken</strong></a>
  • Foolproof Turkey Breast
     
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    Foolproof Turkey Breast

    <p>There's no need to be intimidated by cooking a whole turkey for your holiday feast; Guy keeps things simple with this flavour-packed turkey breast recipe.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/foolproof-turkey-breast/17229/" target="_blank"><strong>Guy Fieri's Foolproof Turkey Breast<strong></a></p>
  • Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Citrus Stuffing and Cream Gravy
     
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    Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Citrus Stuffing and Cream Gravy

    <p>If you'd rather spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones over the holidays, try Valerie's roulade. Butterflied turkey breasts are wrapped around a sweet and savoury stuffing filled with cranberry, citrus and herbs.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-roulade-with-cranberry-citrus-stuffing-and-cream-gravy/21328/" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli's Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Citrus Stuffing and Cream Gravy</a></strong></p>
  • Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey
     
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    Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey

    <p>Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones with this turkey hack from Ree Drummond. Have your butcher cut the turkey into six large sections, which speeds up the roasting time. Prepare it the day before your Thanksgiving dinner, and roast for an additional hour before serving.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/make-ahead-thanksgiving-turkey/22001/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Fried Turkey Legs
     
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    Fried Turkey Legs

    <p>Deep fried turkey is a southern holiday classic, but if you don’t have the set-up for a whole bird, you can make this delicious version inside, with a table-top deep fryer. Soak your turkey legs in buttermilk before for maximum flavour and tenderness. Then dredge in a flavourful flour mixture and fry away!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fried-turkey-legs/19796/" target="_blank">Ayesha Curry’s Fried Turkey Legs</a></strong></p>
  • Turkey Roulade
     
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    Turkey Roulade

    <p>If you're hosting a smaller group for the holidays, a turkey roulade is a great alternative to a whole roasted bird. Turkey breast is stuffed with a mixture of pork sausage, herbs and vegetables before roasting, and served sliced with homemade gravy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-roulade/20075/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Turkey Roulade</a></strong></p>
  • Fennel and Citrus Roasted Turkey with Gravy
     
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    Fennel and Citrus Roasted Turkey with Gravy

    <p>With its pop of flavours, colours, and textures, this turkey will brighten up any Thanksgiving dinner table.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/valeries-home-cooking/recipe/fennel-and-citrus-roasted-turkey-with-gravy/20077/ /" target="_blank"><strong>Valerie Bertinelli’s Fennel and Citrus Roasted Turkey with Gravy</strong></a></p>
  • Spicy Turkey Breast
     
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    Spicy Turkey Breast

    <p>The weather outside is chilly, so bring some heat to your holiday table with a spicy Italian turkey. Each turkey breast is filled with spicy cornbread and sausage stuffing that gets a hint of heat from Calabrian chili paste. Tie it all together with butcher’s twine before roasting. Slice into rounds for a beautiful presentation that delivers a little stuffing and turkey with each serving.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-turkey-breast/20121/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis’ Spicy Turkey Breast</a></strong></p>
  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey
     
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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey

    <p>Crispy skin is the best, but Giada takes it one step further by covering her bird with a thin layer of salty cured prosciutto. But there’s more delicious flavour once you cut inside. Giada dry-brines her bird with salt, thyme, pepper flakes and lemon zest. The result is mouthwatering bird that has absorbed all that fresh flavour.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/prosciutto-wrapped-turkey/20946/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis’ Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Brined Rosemary Crusted Turkey with Pan Gravy
     
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    Brined Rosemary Crusted Turkey with Pan Gravy

    <p>They key to a good brine is the perfect proportions of sugar and salt. Too little and it won’t tenderize your meat. Too much and your meat will be too salty. Thank goodness for this beautiful rosemary brine recipe, which will help you create a perfectly moist and seasoned bird.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brined-rosemary-crusted-turkey-with-pan-gravy/21004/" target="_blank">Brined Rosemary Crusted Turkey with Pan Gravy</a></strong></p>
  • Sheet-Pan Turkey with Sage and Brown Butter
     
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    Sheet-Pan Turkey with Sage and Brown Butter

    <p>No roasting pan? No problem. This easy sheet pan method will help deliver a fast bird with perfectly crispy skin. The key is to ask your butcher to butterfly the bird so it lies flat on your pan and cooks up quickly.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sheet-pan-turkey-with-sage-and-brown-butter/21043/" target="_blank">Sheet-Pan Turkey</a></strong></p>
  • Tuscan Turkey Roulade
     
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    Tuscan Turkey Roulade

    <p>Forgo the whole bird this year and opt for a rolled turkey breast you can slice and serve without worrying about bones. This delectable dish is stuffed with fennel, juniper berries and rosemary, reminiscent of porchetta, another classic Italian roast.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tuscan-turkey-roulade/21044/" target="_blank">Tuscan Turkey Roulade</a></strong></p>
  • Cider Brined Turkey with Maple Cider Glaze
     
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    Cider Brined Turkey with Maple Cider Glaze

    <p>The key to a tender, moist and flavourful bird is making time for brining. The night before your feast, make this sweet and salty mixture of apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, oranges, shallots, parsley, sage and thyme. Let your bird bathe in this concoction overnight for maximum flavour infusion. Then roast as normal and get ready for compliments!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cider-brined-turkey-with-maple-cider-glaze/21055/" target="_blank">Rachael Ray’s Cider Brined Turkey with Maple Cider Glaze</a></strong></p>
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