Quick-Fixes with Turkey

By Madoline Markham
Lighten up a weeknight meal with one of these tasty and easy turkey recipes.
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Nutty Turkey Cutlets

Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Recipe: Nutty Turkey Cutlets

A crushed pecan coating adds crunch and nutty flavor to skillet-cooked turkey cutlets. Serve with a green salad.

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Mediterranean Turkey Cutlets and Pasta

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling; Caroline Murphey

Recipe: Mediterranean Turkey Cutlets and Pasta

Cooked quickly in a skillet, Greek-seasoned turkey cutlets are the perfect accompaniment to fettuccine with sautéed red onion, tomatoes and olives.

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Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

Photo: Jennifer Davick / Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery / Food Styling: Angela Sellers

Recipe: Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

Strawberries and basil give each bite of this savory cheese-filled sandwich a garden-fresh taste. Red pepper jelly adds a hint of heat.

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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Turkey Tenderloins

Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Grilled Turkey Tenderloins

Brown sugar and spices―cumin, red pepper, ginger, and coriander―make a savory rub for grilled turkey tenderloins. For a simple side, throw some asparagus or other veggies on the grill while it's still hot.

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Toasted Pecan, Cranberry, and Gorgonzola Turkey Burgers

Recipe: Toasted Pecan, Cranberry, and Gorgonzola Turkey Burgers

Combine toasted pecans and Gorgonzola cheese with ground turkey for a dressed-up, healthy burger. Serve burgers with three-ingredient Cranberry Mustard and baby spinach on a toasted bun.

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Turkey Scaloppine

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Turkey Scaloppine

Thin cuts of meat such as turkey cutlets cook quickly with Italian-style scaloppine preparation. Dredge the cutlets in flour and Cajun seasonings, sauté in olive oil, and drizzle with a simple white wine sauce. Serve with sautéed zucchini slices.

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Layered Cornbread-and-Turkey Salad

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Recipe:Layered Cornbread-and-Turkey Salad

Layer crisp yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, cornbread, Swiss cheese, and bacon. Then mix with a tangy buttermilk-Parmesan-peppercorn dressing and chill until dinnertime.

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Turkey Piccata

Recipe: Turkey Piccata

For a savory, citrus-fresh meal, cook flour-dredged turkey cutlets in a hot skillet and top with a simple lemon-white wine sauce and salty capers. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Turkey, Bacon, and Havarti Sandwich

Recipe: Turkey, Bacon, and Havarti Sandwich

This recipe stacks deli turkey, mild Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, bacon slices, and balsamic vinaigrette a fresh sourdough loaf. Substitute Muenster or Swiss cheese for Havarti if that's what you have on hand.

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Bourbon-Cranberry Turkey Tenderloin

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Bourbon-Cranberry Turkey Tenderloin

Cranberry sauce, brown sugar, bourbon, and orange rind coat this tenderloin before it's grilled and again afterward. Serve orange slices for a surprising, fresh side dish.

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Crispy Ginger-and-Garlic Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Recipe: Crispy Ginger-and-Garlic Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are a healthy way to please eaters of all ages. These feature a medley of Asian flavors―shiitake mushrooms, teriyaki, peanut putter, sesame oil, hoisin sauce―mixed with ground turkey.

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Turkey-Artichoke-Pecan Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Turkey-Artichoke-Pecan Salad

Toss turkey, artichoke hearts, green onions, chopped toasted pecans, and feta cheese in simple red wine vinaigrette for an easy, fresh way to use leftover turkey. Serve this main-dish salad with pita bread.

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Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake

Use ground turkey and low-fat soup and milk to lighten up this hearty casserole.

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Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

Grab a bag of tortilla chips and a can of black beans to serve alongside the burgers, and whip up a batch of margaritas for a festive cocktail.

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Turkey and Rice With Veggies

Recipe: Turkey and Rice With Veggies

Ready-to-serve garden vegetable rice and canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano keep this ingredient list down to three items. With a prep and cook time of seven minutes, you can't beat the ease of this recipe.

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Smoked Turkey Wraps

Recipe: Smoked Turkey Wraps

Garlic-and-herb cheese, bacon, and caramelized onions pack these turkey wraps with taste. Serve with pasta or fruit salad for a perfect picnic, tailgate, or weeknight supper.

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