Ground Turkey

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The goat cheese and relish keep these burgers especially moist. For a nice variation, omit the goat cheese, and top the turkey burgers with sliced Havarti or Monterey Jack cheese during the last few minutes of cooking. Set out bowls of pickles and olives, and pour chilled Chardonnay throughout the meal.

Mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, brussels sprouts tossed with slivered pimiento, and gingered baked apples are updates of American classics that would go well with this turkey twist on Salisbury steak.

Shredded iceberg lettuce topped with ranch dressing is the perfect side dish. End with scoops of lime sorbet drizzled with tequila and sprinkled with lime peel. Canned chipotle chilies are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but may require additional sitting time.

Chipotles give these burgers — from Hal's Bar & Grill in Venice, California — a terrific kick.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Leftovers of this moist and flavorful meat loaf make great sandwiches.

Although this recipe doesn't produce the familiar-looking red chili--it's more green than red--it does turn out a chili that has become one of our staff favorites.

The peach and mustard glaze gives this dish a sweet-tart flavor.

Here we've adapted the classic Chinese dish "squab in jade," in which the meat is minced, stir-fried, and served in "cups" of lettuce.

Pass hot pepper sauce and warm buttered tortillas to complete this easy dish.