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Get the recipe: The best turkey meatballs

Get the recipe: Turkey Lasagna

No need to wait for summer to make burgers. Anne’s are prepared right on the stovetop and feature bold flavors like soy sauce and ginger to liven up lean turkey meat.

Get the recipe: Turkey Burger

Get the recipe: Shawarma Stuffed Peppers

Guy Fieri recommends forming the ground turkey into oblong patties when making these juicy turkey fondants. This way, you’ll get the perfect bread-to-meat ratio in these sandwiches.

Get the recipe: Turkey Burger Patty Melts

Get the recipe: The best turkey meatloaf

Giada reinvents this classic childhood casserole for adult palates with a hearty ricotta filling sprinkled with artichokes and a spicy red sauce.

Get the recipe: Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce

Aarti Sequeira prepares the classic American sloppy joe with an Indian twist by adding spices like garam masala and cumin.

Get the recipe: Sloppy Bombay Joes

Get the recipe: Healthy Deep Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles

Ellie Krieger’s turkey burgers are wholesome but far from bland. She stuffs each patty with mozzarella cheese and roasted red peppers for a creamy texture and a sweet, smoky flavor.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Get the recipe: Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash Noodles

Get the recipe: Individual Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Get the recipe: Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey, spinach and mascarpone make a satisfying filling for soft corn tortillas in this simple recipe. For an authentic twist, serve the cheesy taquitos with chunky salsa and fresh guacamole.

Get the recipe: Turkey and Spinach Taquitos

There’s a mix of pork and turkey in these buns to keep them meaty and flavorful, but you can use any ground turkey if you like. The football shape is perfect for a game night.

Get the recipe: Mini Meatloaves

Get the recipe: Bulk Turkey Chili

Stuffed with sweet Italian sausage and prosciutto, Ina Garten’s Jumbo Meatballs pack so much flavor, you’d never guess they were constructed with a base of lean ground turkey.

Get the recipe: Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

Alex Guarnaschelli’s lighter version of the double cheeseburger features ground turkey in place of beef. Adding a little Sriracha mayo to the ground meat makes for extra-juicy burgers with a hint of spiciness. If you want something smaller, make eight individual, single-layer burgers instead.

Get the recipe: Two-Layer Turkey Patty Fondant

Get the recipe: Ohio Turkey Chili

Giada De Laurentiis dresses mild turkey meat with onion, garlic, parsley and cheese to make rich, chewy meatballs.

Get the recipe: Mini Turkey Meatballs

This recipe captures many of the traditional chili flavors, but boosts its texture, color and vitamins. We used protein-rich black beans, lean ground turkey, and sweet butternut squash, and added unexpected crunch and thickening power with chia seeds.

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

Rachael Ray combines lean turkey with lots of veggies to keep the burger moist. Cilantro, peppers and spices add great southwestern flavors.

Get the recipe: Southwestern Turkey Burgers

Serve these juicy turkey meatballs on their own as a mini appetizer or add them to your favorite pasta recipe. For fluffier, tastier meatballs, be sure to use ground turkey, not ground turkey breast.

Get the recipe: Lemon Whole Grain Linguine with Turkey Meatballs

These island-inspired grilled patties combine ground turkey with shredded green apple, jerk seasoning and panko breadcrumbs, and they’re topped with mango chutney salad for a sweet contrast.

Get the recipe: Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw

Serve Giada’s spicy turkey and cannellini bean chili with a side of her simple quinoa and pine nut pilaf. The fluffy quinoa will help absorb the flavorful chili broth.

Get the recipe: California Turkey Chili

Get the recipe: The Ultimate Sloppy Joes

Instead of reaching for the takeout menu, try this instead. Arabian’s Melissa’s DIY Lettuce Wraps let little eaters choose which veggies to include in their dinner.

Get the recipe: Turkey and Lettuce Wraps

You’ll get the same big, meaty bites from Amanda Freitag’s turkey burger as your local greasy spoon’s signature burger, but without the excess fat. Not only does Amanda opt for lean turkey over beef, but she also incorporates chives, shallots and finely diced red pepper into the patties.

Get the recipe: Terrific Turkey Burger

Get the recipe: Stir-Fried Ground Turkey Enchiladas with Couscous

Rachael’s retro dish combines tender egg noodles with a creamy sauce of bacon and ground turkey. For a classic cheese crust, top the pan with first gruyère, then breadcrumbs and broil until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Get the recipe: Turkey Noodle Casserole

Large bell peppers will brighten up this big turkey chili with their mild sweetness. Rachael adds a little barbecue sauce for a touch of mild heat.

Get the recipe: Indian Summer Turkey Chili

Ellie lightens up her mom’s meatloaf while keeping all the flavor she loved as a kid. His secret? Quick-cooking oats for added fiber and texture.

Get the recipe: Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf

The chefs at Food Network Kitchen use turkey in place of classic beef to create this hearty Bolognese. All of the same familiar flavors are here, though – tomatoes, mirepoix, garlic and fennel.

Get the recipe: Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Bobby elevates the juicy grilled turkey burgers by topping them with goat cheese, lemon-honey mustard and watercress.

Get the recipe: Turkey Burgers

Giada’s light and bubbly soup is loaded with lean ground turkey, whole grains and lots of vegetables.

Get the recipe: Turkey, Kale, and Brown Rice Soup

A spinach and feta cheese filling makes this burger juicy and satisfying, especially when topped with a lemon-dill yogurt sauce.

Get the recipe: My Big Greek Burgers

The smoked paprika gives the sauce in this stew an exotic touch and a deep, woody flavor that pairs perfectly with the herbed turkey meatballs.

Get the recipe: Spanish Turkey Meatball Stew

Brown rice, dried currants and walnuts add great hearty texture to these turkey stuffed peppers. Serve the peppers with a simple side salad for a healthy, well-balanced weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Rice

The spicy kick and multiple herbs in this sauce impart layers of fat-free flavor. Carrot, onion and parmesan add volume and moisture.

Get the recipe: Turkey Meatballs with Quick and Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Toss a portobello mushroom into the turkey patty for extra flavor, then top with cheese and creamy avocado.

Get the recipe: Perfect Turkey Burgers

Grated apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon infuse autumnal flavor into these mini turkey meatballs. Serve alone for a group or over mashed potatoes and garnished with parsley for a family meal.

Get the recipe: Swedish Meatballs with Turkey and Apples

Guy uses turkey meat and three kinds of beans to make this kid-friendly chili. It’s packed with protein and is great for school lunches the next day.

Get the recipe: Ryder’s Turkey Chili

Get the recipe: Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs

Poblanos are spicy but not overly hot, making them the perfect kick for a crowd-pleasing chili. Rachael tops off this tailgate favorite with shredded cheddar, crispy bacon and crumbled corn muffins.

Get the recipe: Ranch-Style Turkey Chili

Get the recipe: Turkey Picadillo Tacos

Get the recipe: Mini Turkey Meatloaves

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Get the recipe: Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sundried Tomatoes

Get the recipe: Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Simmering the sauce with a Parmesan crust allows the tomatoes to take on that nutty, salty flavor.

Get the recipe: Penne with Turkey Stew