Turkey

Pistachio Breakfast Sausage Patties

Nifer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:22:16 +0000

This breakfast sausage patty recipe transforms plain breakfast sausage into something special with a few simple additions. The surprise ingredient: pistachios! Plenty of black pepper and a big pinch of cayenne make this breakfast sausage pleasantly spicy—use less if you prefer. The recipe, which can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, yields 8 small sausage patties, but can easily be doubled and cooked in two batches.

Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti

Sarah Hoff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:18:24 +0000

Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti

This healthy baked ziti recipe doesn’t require any chopping and is made on the stovetop, so it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using whole-wheat pasta adds fiber; opt for penne if whole-wheat ziti is hard to find.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Stroganoff

Erin McCormick — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:17:33 +0000

Slow-Cooker Turkey Stroganoff

A split turkey breast is a terrific cut to use in this healthy slow-cooker recipe for turkey stroganoff because it stays moist. Here turkey breast is cooked in the crock pot with lots of mushrooms and carrots, then pulled off the bone, chopped and stirred back into a creamy sauce. If you can’t find a split turkey breast, try this recipe with bone-in chicken breasts. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles, on mashed potatoes or even thick slices of toasted whole-grain country bread.

Hoisin-Ginger Meatloaf

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:13:03 +0000

Hoisin-Ginger Meatloaf

Scallions, hoisin sauce and ginger give this pork-and-turkey meatloaf great flavor and plenty of vegetables boost the fiber and nutrients. We love the texture of brown rice as a filler in this healthy Asian-flavored meatloaf recipe, but feel free to swap fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs for the rice.

Cranberry-Turkey Meatloaf

Erin McCormick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:22:36 +0000

Cranberry-Turkey Meatloaf

This healthy turkey meatloaf recipe is packed with cranberries, sage and celery—all the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner wrapped up into one delicious turkey meatloaf.

Italian Wedding Soup

Sarah Hoff — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:27:56 +0000

Italian Wedding Soup

This Italian Wedding Soup recipe is Italian comfort food at its best, and this easy soup recipe lends itself to countless variations. Substitute spinach, chicory, chard or any other leafy green for the escarole or kale, and any leftover cooked (or canned) beans for the white beans in this healthy Italian wedding soup recipe.

Wild Rice Stuffing with Apple & Sausage

Erin McCormick — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:40:38 +0000

Wild Rice Stuffing with Apple & Sausage

This amazing wild-rice stuffing recipe is bursting with rustic fall flavors, including rye bread, sausage, apples, dried cherries, pecans and fresh herbs.

Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake

Erin McCormick — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:45:21 +0000

Smoked Turkey, Kale & Rice Bake

This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with celery, kale, tomatoes and quick-cooking brown rice. It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.

Sage-Rubbed Roast Turkey with Lemon-Bay Gravy

Erin McCormick — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:39:23 +0000

Sage-Rubbed Roast Turkey with Lemon-Bay Gravy

This roast turkey recipe is flavored with sage and served with gravy made extra-tasty with the lemony pan drippings from the turkey and bay leaves in the giblet stock. The salt rub in this recipe acts as a “dry brine,” plumping and seasoning the meat for moist, juicy, flavorful turkey.

Smoked Turkey & Farro Salad

Erin McCormick — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:09:09 +0000

Smoked Turkey & Farro Salad

This whole-grain farro salad recipe is studded with lean turkey, plenty of crunchy bell pepper, celery, smoked cheese and avocado—a perfect summer salad recipe to serve on a hot summer night. Look for farro—a quick-cooking high-fiber whole grain—in the bulk section or near other grains in natural-foods stores. Or skip Step 1 and add cooked barley as a substitute for the farro in Step 2. Serve with baby spinach salad with toasted almonds and creamy garlic dressing.

Swedish Meatballs

Nifer — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:12:25 +0000

Swedish Meatballs

These Swedish meatballs are made with a combination of lean ground turkey breast and ground pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Serve over a brown rice pilaf spiked with almonds and currants or whole-wheat egg noodles.

Sweet-&-Sour Meatballs

Erin McCormick — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:33:34 +0000

Sweet-&-Sour Meatballs

These bite-size sweet-and-sour meatballs, drizzled with a pineapple- and soy-based sauce, make a great appetizer. Shredded carrot and finely diced pineapple keep the meatballs moist, while fresh ginger and Chinese five-spice powder amp up the flavor.

Sausage & Applesauce Brunch Crepes

Erin McCormick — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:46:19 +0000

Sausage & Applesauce Brunch Crepes

Applesauce, turkey sausage and Cheddar turn crepes into a hearty brunch dish. Serve with a green salad and fresh fruit.

Michel Nischan’s Roast Turkey with Potato Pan Gravy

Erin McCormick — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:56:00 +0000

Michel Nischan’s Roast Turkey with Potato Pan Gravy

Plan ahead to make this succulent turkey recipe—brining the turkey for 12 to 18 hours before roasting makes the meat super-juicy and flavorful. The gravy, made silky-smooth in a blender (no lumps!), is thickened with potatoes instead of cornstarch or flour.

Turkey Lasagna

Erin McCormick — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:44:43 +0000

Turkey Lasagna

Finely chopped mushrooms, carrot, celery and onion practically melt into the turkey filling in this healthy makeover of classic meat lasagna. The picky eaters in your family will never guess that this lasagna is loaded with healthy vegetables.