36 Doable and Delicious Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

Samantha MacAvoy
1

Air Fryer Turkey Breast with Gravy

Mike Garten
2

Best Ever Turkey

roasted turkey on a platter for thanksgiving
Mike Garten

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3

Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

golden herb roasted turkey on a platter with decorative fruit
Mike Garten

Who needs scented candles when you can just stuff your turkey with lots of sage that makes your house smell amazing as it roasts?

Get the Herb-Roasted Turkey recipe.

4

Stuffed Turkey Breast

stuffed turkey breast with gravy on the side
Mike Garten

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner for a small crowd? Don’t worry about roasting a whole bird and try our tasty herb stuffed turkey breast instead.

Get the Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe.

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5

Classic Roast Turkey Recipe

roasted thanksgiving  turkey on a bed of green herbs
Mike Garten

Let’s start with the basics, shall we? This beautiful roasted bird keeps it classy, classic and straightforward. Perfect for a first-timer.

Get the Classic Roast Turkey recipe.

6

Cajun-Spiced Turkey Recipe

cajun spiced thanksgiving turkey on a platter with a vase of purple flowers in the background
Mike Garten

We took a cue from New Orleans cuisine and coated our turkey with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and other Cajun spices.

Get the Cajun-Spiced Turkey recipe.

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7

Golden-Glazed Turkey Recipe

thanksgiving turkey on a platter with roasted vegetables on the side
Mike Garten
8

Thyme-Roasted Turkey and Gravy Recipe

thyme roasted turkey on a platter with fruits and herbs
Mike Garten

It’s about thyme we give thanks to the fresh herb that packs an extra (licorice-like) punch, and brings this simple roasted turkey to the next level.

Get the Thyme-Roasted Turkey and Gravy recipe.

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9

Luscious Roast Turkey Recipe

golden roasted turkey on a serving platter with grapes, orange slices, and herbs
Kate Mathis
10

Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

roasted turkey breast and root veggies on a baking pan
Mike Garten

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11

Perfect Roast Turkey with Herbes-de-Provence Rub

sliced roast turkey with herbes de provence on a white serving platter
Anna Williams
12

Sage and Orange Roast Turkey Recipe

sage and orange roast turkey sliced on a serving platter
Chris Court

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13

Thyme-and-Sage Roasted Turkey

thyme and sage roasted turkey sliced on a platter
Mike Garten

Woodsy herbs like thyme and sage bring tons of flavor to juicy turkey — and will make your kitchen smell amazing as the bird roasts!

Get the Thyme-and-Sage Turkey recipe from Woman’s Day.

14

Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

thanksgiving turkey dinner plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and roasted vegetables
Woman’s Day Kitchen

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15

Bacon Maple-Orange Turkey

bacon maple orange turkey fresh out of the oven
Con Poulos
16

Grilled Citrus-and-Spice Turkey

grilled citrus and spice turkey on a serving platter
ERIN KUNKEL

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17

Herb and Lemon Stuffed Turkey

herb and lemon stuffed turkey on a butcher board
Con Poulos
18

Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey

garlic and herb roasted turkey sliced on a white serving platter
Chris Court

Stuff garlic, lemon, onions and thyme into the turkey’s main cavity before roasting — it’ll infuse the bird with flavor from the inside out.

Get the Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey recipe from Woman’s Day.

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19

Seasoned Roasted Turkey

seasoned roasted turkey on a serving platter with orange slices
DANA GALLAGHER

Rubbed generously with Bell’s seasoning, this crispy and juicy bird is the standout recipe your Thanksgiving table’s been waiting for.

Get the Seasoned Roast Turkey recipe from Country Living.

20

Dry-Brined Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Turkey

dry brined lemon rosemary roasted turkey with herbs and slices of lemon
Mike Garten
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Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

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