Roasted Turkey
New Media PublishingWe've got dozens and dozens of turkey recipes, whether you want a traditional Thanksgiving turkey (roasted, with an herb stuffing) or something a little unusual, like Tyler Florence's pomegranate rosemary turkey, we've got it. But to make the decision-making process a little easier, we've rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving turkey recipes here -- any of them will be a welcome addition to your menu.
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New Media Publishing
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Traditional Roast Turkey

This turkey recipe -- part of our Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner menu -- delivers exactly what everyone wants most on their Thanksgiving table: a juicy, beautifully browned bird that tastes delicious. It will suit traditionalists at the table, as well as guests with high culinary standards.
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Campbell's
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Turkey with Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

If you're one of those people who believes the only appropriate stuffing for a turkey is Pepperidge Farms, then this bird is for you!
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Better Homes and Gardens
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Roast Turkey with Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

If you want to stick with a classic, this is the turkey for you. Time-tested ingredients -- celery, mushrooms, onions, and poultry seasoning -- enhance the stuffing beautifully.
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EatingWell
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Southwestern Rubbed Turkey

Smoked paprika is the key to the turkey rub in this recipe. It can be purchased in gourmet markets and online at Tienda.com. Roasting the bird breast-side down for the first half keeps the breast meat succulent and moist.
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Better Homes and Gardens
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Maple-Brined Turkey

Brining, the ancient technique for preserving foods, adds moisture and flavor to poultry. Try it this holiday season for the juiciest bird you've tasted, and with maple in the mix, one of the most flavorful.
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Eating Well
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Apple Shallot Roasted Turkey

Roasting the herb-rubbed turkey with apples and shallots is the secret to flavorful meat. Extra shallots in the roasting pan give the gravy a rich, caramelized shallot flavor.
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Jerry Errico
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Pomegranate Rosemary Roasted Turkey

This bird gets a tangy brightness from pomegranate, balanced with an earthy herbal note from rosemary. You can find pomegranates in the supermarket with no problem around Thanksgiving.
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Ray Kachatorian
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Turkey with Orange-Thyme Butter and Fennel and Bacon Stuffing

What can we say? This bird is just an explosion of distinct flavors, especially if you love citrus.