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Roasting a whole turkey is always tricky, since the breast can dry out while the dark meat finishes cooking. To get around that problem, Melissa Rubel Jacobson roasts turkey breast by itself. With the right amount of cooking, it's always juicy, especially when marinated in a combination of lemon and yogurt.Plus: Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide More Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
For family-style dinner parties, look no further than this pasta with cauliflower and crispy capers that’s sure to be the guest of honor.
These slow-cooker turkey wings are first braised until tender and then broiled to a crispy finish.
Transform cold rice into crispy, sesame-coated kernels that pair beautifully with shrimp, herbs, and cucumbers in this bright and fresh Vietnamese-inspired salad.
“Hot dish” is Minnesotan for baked layers of starch, meat, vegetable and, typically, canned soup. In TV host and Twin Cities native Andrew Zimmern’s version, crisp brown Tater Tots provide the starch. “Nothing beats Tater Tots for this. Period,” says the chef. And the meat comes from freshly braised turkey legs, though 4 cups of shredded leftover meat would be excellent, too. Instead of the classic condensed mushroom soup, however, Zimmern makes a velouté sauce with the turkey braising liquid and sautéed mushrooms.
This weeknight-friendly recipe calls on garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemons to make a flavorful pasta in minutes.
Each layer of this next-level lasagna leans on Thanksgiving leftovers in a smart way to bring big flavor to the table. Leftover sautéed mushrooms jazz up the creamy béchamel, while mashed butternut squash provides a smooth contrast to the hearty turkey filling flavored with leftover gravy and Parmesan, and pan-fried sage leaves add an elegant twist. “I love Thanksgiving leftovers, so I still want my leftovers dishes to embody those Thanksgiving flavors,” says chef Sara Grueneberg, who shared this recipe. “I call for roasted butternut squash, but if you make a great roasted sweet potato dish for the big event, those leftovers would be perfect in this lasagna.”
The dressing for this light, delicious turkey salad is made with low-fat mayonnaise, yogurt and chopped herbs
Creamy Vegan Pasta with Greens, Peas, and Lemon Zest
The focaccia adds to the Italian flavor of these juicy burgers. However, bread selections are endless—toasted country bread, onion rolls, or whatever you like.
Even though he's lived in Los Angeles for 11 years, chef Lee Hefter gravitates to people from the East Coast, who, like him, might have seen the fall foliage every year and watched maple syrup being tapped. "When you grow up with these memories," he says, "you want to share them." He thinks adding maple syrup to gravy makes it go better with all the traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.
Our Bolognese pasta features a traditional combination of ground beef, pork, veal, and tomato studded with salt-cured pancetta. It's tossed with penne rigate and served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
The best way to cook with truffles is as simply as possible," says chef Karen Akunowicz, of the Northern Italian restaurant Fox & the Knife in Boston. Bold in scent and flavor, black winter truffles require very little coaxing to lend their heady punch to a dish,
Go ahead, have another bowl! This tortilla soup is healthy, filling and absolutely delicious.
This rich, creamy pasta gets a generous layer of garlicky, cheesy breadcrumbs to take it over the top.
Meatballs are paired with a sweet-spicy cranberry sauce for this appetizer ideal for parties.