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Ground Turkey

Turkey Meat Loaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A healthful new take on an old favorite.

Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This new version of spaghetti and meatballs still goes well with the usual accompaniments: green salad, crusty garlic bread and some red wine. End with spumoni ice cream.

Turkey Meat Loaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A crowd-pleasing standard gets a makeover with ground turkey instead of beef; sautéed vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes add flavor. Round out the meat loaf with the mashed potatoes, some green beans and dinner rolls. Pour a dry white or light red wine.

Lowfat Turkey Stroganoff

A mixture of cottage cheese, lowfat yogurt and lemon juice replaces the sour cream in the traditional version of this dish. Ground turkey makes an especially good choice for those watching their cholesterol intake.

Southwest Turkey Burgers with Corn Salsa

Serve with: A black bean salad and burger toppings like pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Hamburger buns are optional. Dessert: Dulce de leche ice cream and sliced strawberries.

Penne with Turkey and Wild Mushrooms

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This spicy pasta dish is a real treat for mushroom lovers. Use as many different varieties as you can find.

Turkey Sausage Patties

These patties get their moistness and delicious flavor from a combination of light and dark meat. We don't recommend using all breast meat—they just won't be as good.

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

These wraps make for an informal and delightfully messy summer supper. Complete the meal with a rice salad from the deli (adding diced bell peppers and a splash of rice vinegar, if desired) and ice cream sprinkled with minced crystallized ginger.

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Just like some Mexican moles, this chili has a bit of chocolate in it. Serve sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese alongside.

Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Jean Anderson, author of The American Century Cookbook, traces the origin of sloppy joes to the depression-era 1930s, and the popularity of this messy ground-beef sandwich increased markedly in the fifties and sixties. We update it with ground turkey, canned diced chilies and ale.

Turkey Burgers

Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

If desired, grate a little extra Parmesan cheese for passing; a sprinkling over the soup will echo the flavor in the meatballs.

Turkey B'stilla

Moroccan Turkey Pie Traditionally, Moroccan b'stilla is a pie made with minced squab.

Turkey Meatball Stroganov

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
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