Oh turkey, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…or on second thought I better not or we will be here All Day Long.
It used to be that you only got turkey on Thanksgiving (and this definitely is the best time to stock up on frozen turkey breasts, both bone-in and boneless) but in our house we have turkey all year long.
And while I am all for the classic bird, the recipes I’ve rounded up below are for some of the many other ways you can get your turkey groove on.
From slow cooking a turkey breast with the stuffing for a smaller Thanksgiving crowd, to making turkey chili on a frosty weeknight.
From the perfect juicy turkey burger to using turkey leftovers in a cranberry bacon and Brie sandwich (SWOON) or a hearty turkey salad.
And of course, my mama’s famous leftover turkey soup. THE BEST.
So remember, it’s totally allowed and encouraged to have turkey on the regular, and I hope these ten of my turkey faves will help inspire you!
TURKEY RECIPES WE LOVE!
 For Thanksgiving or anytime when a whole turkey is just a little too much, try this recipe for butter roasted turkey breast! |
 Is there ANYTHING better than Thanksgiving leftovers? Especially when they are turned into this delectable turkey, cranberry, Brie and bacon panini. |
 This fix and forget it recipe for slow cooker turkey with stuffing cooks up a holiday dinner low and slow. The perfect minimalist Thanksgiving supper. |
 When you’ve had enough leftover turkey sandwiches, it’s time for some hearty salad! |
 Move over hamburgers – this recipe for the best turkey burgers ever is in town! All your favorite fixings on a leaner, healthier, just as tasty burger! |
 Thanksgiving dinner is even better the second time around! Put those leftovers to work in this warm and wonderful Thanksgiving casserole recipe. |
 When you have a craving for chili but don’t have the time, here comes this easy weeknight turkey chili recipe to the rescue! |
 This easy recipe for turkey shepherd’s pie is so good that you might not want to wait for the Thanksgiving leftovers to make it! |
 Make Thanksgiving last by using the end of the turkey to make Grandma’s leftover turkey soup with this easy recipe. Tender barley makes it comfort food extraordinaire! |
 Turkey hummus sandwiches with black pepper honey are not your usual turkey sandwich – they are even better! Try them out with this easy recipe. |
When I read about your mother’s soup, I wondered how she’s doing without you nearby. Hope all is okay with her. I’ll be making her soup this year. Gobble-gobble!!!
Hi Martha! She is doing great – we talk at least twice a day on the phone, and I’ve been back North to see her a couple of times (and my siblings all live right near her and are taking great care of her!). AND we are heading up again for Thanksgiving. She will love it that you are making her soup. :) xo