Photo:Fred Hardy II
Fred Hardy II
It’s turkey time!DuringThanksgiving, every host’s nightmare is the threat of their main course turning into an overcooked, flavorless flop after a day full of kitchen stress. Have no fear, as these Thanksgiving turkey recipes from celebrity chefs likeRachael RayandRee Drummondare something to be grateful for.From an apple cider brine to a pomegranate glaze, these innovative ingredients will help you transform this traditional dish into a culinary marvel — one that will also have you gobbling up compliments.So, without further ado, here are the best turkey recipes to complete your feast and impress your guests for the holidays.
It’s turkey time!
DuringThanksgiving, every host’s nightmare is the threat of their main course turning into an overcooked, flavorless flop after a day full of kitchen stress. Have no fear, as these Thanksgiving turkey recipes from celebrity chefs likeRachael RayandRee Drummondare something to be grateful for.
From an apple cider brine to a pomegranate glaze, these innovative ingredients will help you transform this traditional dish into a culinary marvel — one that will also have you gobbling up compliments.
So, without further ado, here are the best turkey recipes to complete your feast and impress your guests for the holidays.
01of 07Emeril Lagasse’s Roast Turkey with Pomegranate and Black Pepper GlazeFred Hardy IIEmeril Lagasseutilizes a “deliciously unexpected note” for a glaze on his bird.“Pomegranate is right up there with cranberry as one of my favorite fall flavors,” said Lagasse.The host of Roku’sEmeril Tailgatesadded, “The pomegranate glaze can be made ahead of time, which is a bonus when you’re trying to pull everything together on the big day. And after glazing the turkey, the remaining glaze becomes the backbone of a simple pan sauce while the bird is resting.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Emeril Lagasse’s Roast Turkey with Pomegranate and Black Pepper Glaze
Emeril Lagasseutilizes a “deliciously unexpected note” for a glaze on his bird.
“Pomegranate is right up there with cranberry as one of my favorite fall flavors,” said Lagasse.
The host of Roku’sEmeril Tailgatesadded, “The pomegranate glaze can be made ahead of time, which is a bonus when you’re trying to pull everything together on the big day. And after glazing the turkey, the remaining glaze becomes the backbone of a simple pan sauce while the bird is resting.”
Get the recipeHERE.
02of 07Katie Lee Biegel’s Barbecue Roast TurkeyVictor Protasio"All your guests will be talking about this turkey!” saidThe Kitchenco-hostKatie Lee Biegelof this “sweet, salty and tangy” main.She added, “The sugars in the barbecue sauce caramelize, giving the skin a beautiful golden-brown glow that will look like it came off the cover of a magazine.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Katie Lee Biegel’s Barbecue Roast Turkey
Victor Protasio
“All your guests will be talking about this turkey!” saidThe Kitchenco-hostKatie Lee Biegelof this “sweet, salty and tangy” main.
She added, “The sugars in the barbecue sauce caramelize, giving the skin a beautiful golden-brown glow that will look like it came off the cover of a magazine.”
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Rachael Ray’s Wine-Brined Turkey & Gravy
Christopher Testani
04of 07Ree Drummond’s Apple Cider Roast TurkeyHector Manuel SanchezDrummond’s recipe calls for brining your bird in apple cider, brown sugar, orange peels and a few essential herbs and spices. It takes 16 to 24 hours to replicate thePioneer Womanstar and cookbook author’s flavorful turkey recipe, but the juicy result makes the extra prep time so worth it.Get the recipeHERE.
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Ree Drummond’s Apple Cider Roast Turkey
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Drummond’s recipe calls for brining your bird in apple cider, brown sugar, orange peels and a few essential herbs and spices. It takes 16 to 24 hours to replicate thePioneer Womanstar and cookbook author’s flavorful turkey recipe, but the juicy result makes the extra prep time so worth it.
05of 07Curtis Stone’s Creole Roast Turkey and GravyVictor Protasio"Keeping the holidays simple and stress-free is important,” saidCurtis Stone, the Michelin-starred chef andCrime Scene Kitchenjudge. “I love this recipe because it’s no-fuss but has a flavorful twist with the Creole-spiced gravy.“Get the recipeHERE.
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Curtis Stone’s Creole Roast Turkey and Gravy
“Keeping the holidays simple and stress-free is important,” saidCurtis Stone, the Michelin-starred chef andCrime Scene Kitchenjudge. “I love this recipe because it’s no-fuss but has a flavorful twist with the Creole-spiced gravy.”
06of 07Ayesha Curry’s Roast Jerk TurkeyVictor Protasio"I developed this recipe with my mom as a way to introduce people to Caribbean food in a gentler way,” saidAyesha Curry, lifestyle expert,The Full Plateauthor andfounder ofSweet Julymagazine.Get the recipeHERE.
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Ayesha Curry’s Roast Jerk Turkey
“I developed this recipe with my mom as a way to introduce people to Caribbean food in a gentler way,” saidAyesha Curry, lifestyle expert,The Full Plateauthor andfounder ofSweet Julymagazine.
07of 07Alex Guarnaschelli’s Butter-Roasted Turkey with Sherry-Dijon GravyVictor ProtasioFood Network starAlex Guarnaschelliutilizes a cheesecloth to keep the meat tender and prevent the top skin of turkey from burning. As forleftover turkey, theCiao Houseco-host warms the meat in foil in the oven with chicken stock “to keep moist.” Guarnaschelli also recommended using leftover gravy as a replacement for the stock.Get the recipeHERE.
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Alex Guarnaschelli’s Butter-Roasted Turkey with Sherry-Dijon Gravy
Food Network starAlex Guarnaschelliutilizes a cheesecloth to keep the meat tender and prevent the top skin of turkey from burning. As forleftover turkey, theCiao Houseco-host warms the meat in foil in the oven with chicken stock “to keep moist.” Guarnaschelli also recommended using leftover gravy as a replacement for the stock.
source: people.com
