Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

Ingredients

1 - 10 pounds turkey, thawed

1/2 cup water

vegetable oil

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup chicken broth

1to 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare turkey for roasting being sure to remove any packets from cavity. Place turkey in a shallow roasting pan and add water to pan. Brush turkey with oil and cover loosely with tin foil. Roast for 1-1/4 hours, remove the foil and roast for another hour.

In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup, chili powder, orange juice, salt and pepper. Brush or poor the glaze over the turkey. Roast for 35 to 45 more minutes until turkey is golden brown and temperature has reached 170 degrees. Remove from oven and cover with tin foil, let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Place turkey on platter and then skim the fat from the roasting pan. Place the pan on stovetop and pour in 3/4 cup chicken broth. Release the browned bits on the bottom of the pan by using a spoon. In a small bowl, combine the flour and remaining 1/4 cups chicken broth. Pour into roasting pan and cook over low heat stirring constantly until it is slightly thickened. If gravy becomes too thick add more water or broth.

Ingreidents

1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons apricot jam

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups turkey, diced and cooked

1/4 cup roasted and salted almonds, or 1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced, or 1 cup chow mein noodles

Instructions

In a small container mix the oil, vinegar, jam and jalapeno together. In a medium sized bowl add the chicken and pour the dressing over it. Before serving sprinkle with noodled, celery or almonds and then toss.

Ingredients

Hamburger buns

1 pound turkey tenderloin

2 tablespoons onion, minced

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup apple juice

1/4 cup peanut oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions

Blend all ingredients except turkey together in a shallow dish. Add the turkey, turning it to coat both sides and then cover and place in refrigerator overnight to marinate, turning occasionally. When ready to serve, grill the turkey for 8-10 minutes per side. Turkey is done no pink remains in the center. Slice and serve on hamburger buns.

Ingredients

4 hard corn taco shells

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup diced cooked butternut squash

1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix

1 cup chopped cooked turkey

Instructions

Place taco shells on baking sheet into a 325° oven and heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat place the vegetable oil and onion, cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes and then add squash and taco seasoning mix; cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup turkey in each taco shell and add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add salsa, additional squash or slices of avocado to the top.