As Thanksgiving is getting closer, I'm sure that you are starting to plan your menu out. If your Thanksgiving will include a turkey as the main item, you have so many different options when cooking! I've got 17 delicious Thanksgiving turkey recipes that you can try out with your family!
Do you ever look around and wonder how time passed so quickly? That's sort of how I feel about the progression from summer to winter -- which seemed to happen overnight. I mean ... weren't we just swimming in Maine lakes and drifting off to the hum of window fans? I thought so. But really, we are nearly at Thanksgiving -- the sort-of food holiday where we indulge whilst giving thanks for all our blessings.
My kids and I have so much to be thankful for ... each other, our family and friends, our home, a job I love, schools where they are learning lots and also feel safe and an overall good life. We're happy here in Maine, and getting to experience so much more than we did back in Connecticut. For instance, last weekend the kids began ice skating lessons. And soon, they will learn to ski and snowshoe.
How about you? What are you thankful for this year?
With Thanksgiving nearing, it's also time to get thinking about what to make. And if you are looking for a fresh take on tradition, check out these delicious recipes for Thanksgiving turkey ... I am drooling already.
17 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
1. Perfect Smoked Turkey | Source: Sweet C Designs
2. Roasted Lemon Rosemary Split Turkey Breast | Source: Sarah's Cucina Bella
3. Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey | Source: Momma Lew
4. Paper Bag Turkey Cooking | Source: Ashlee Marie
5. Easy Roasted Lemon Pesto Turkey | Source: Sarah's Cucina Bella
6. Brined and Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey | Source: Juggling Act Mama
7. Bacon Wrapped Turkey | Source: Family Frugal Fun
8. Crock-Pot Turkey | Source: Practical Stewardship
9. How to Cook Turkey in an Oven Bag Recipe | Source: Clever Housewife
10. Rosemary Lemon Roasted Turkey | Source: Diethood
11. Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Recipe | Source: She Wears Many Hats
12. Sangria Glazed Turkey | Source: Food Done Light
13. Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter and Roasted Shallots Recipe | Source: Cookin' Canuck
14. How to Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey | Source: First Home Love Life
15. Citrus and Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe | Source: What's Gaby Cooking
16. Turkey Breast Slow Cooker Recipe | Source: Stockpiling Moms
17. Roast Turkey | Source: My Turn for Us
Blogging aside - do you make the same turkey recipe year after year or do you experiment? I feel like I always stick with the tried and true on Thanksgiving and play around more during the year.
I am a little stunned at how Thanksgiving is next week! Next week! I feel like we just closed the pool for Pete's sake! With that said however, these turkeys have me excited for next Thursdays meal & festivities!!!
Love all these turkey options!
I love this round up, so much variety!
So many wonderful options! I always forget a turkey dinner is nice most any time!
I think you've covered every possible way to cook turkey! Thanks for so many great options.
I have bought the turkey but really haven't thought about how to cook it. Thanks for the ideas!
So many great ways to be inspired to cook a turkey this year (already next week)! I can't wait to be surrounded by family and wonderful food...very grateful.
Awesome roundup! I don't have a recipe for turkey yet so I'll be going through all those links. 🙂
This is an awesome resource, thank you!
Great turkey roundup! I'm not usually the one making it though, that falls to one of my brothers or my mom and it's the same thing every year. Live a little!
Those are some beautiful birds! I can't wait to make a glorious turkey next week!
I hate to admit it but I haven't even thought about the turkey prep for next week. I really need to nail down a menu. Thanks for some fabulous ideas Sarah!
I never get tired of turkey. Thanks for all the tasty way to make it! They all look amazing!
I thought I had my Thanksgiving menu all planned out but now I'm tempted to change my mind after seeing all these amazing options! Definitely have to bookmark for next year!