Turkey takes the spotlight on Thanksgiving, but it’s a delicious source of protein to enjoy all year long – especially throughout the entire fall season when paired alongside classic autumn flavors like sweetpotatoes, cranberries, pumpkins, pecans and more. Check out the turkey recipes below to discover a few new ways to use this popular North Carolina poultry product in your cooking this season.

Slow Cooker Turkey-Pumpkin Chili with Cranberry Relish

Thanksgiving leftovers shine in a bowl of cozy Slow Cooker Turkey-Pumpkin Chili with Cranberry Relish. Combine chunks of cooked turkey with veggies, pumpkin puree, beans and spices, then let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. Top it with homemade relish made with dried cranberries and a dollop of healthy Greek yogurt rather than sour cream.

Turkey Bacon Ranch Pizza

This delicious Turkey Bacon Ranch Pizza with spinach, red onion and mushrooms is sure to become a quick family hit. Plus, it’s a great way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers the next day.

Citrus Marinated Smoked Turkey Breast

Tart citrus fruits add bright flavor to smoked turkey breast in this easy recipe.

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Easy Brined Turkey

Try brining your turkey this Thanksgiving for a deliciously moist and flavorful bird.

Turkey Juicy Lucy

Why have a regular cheeseburger when you could grill up a Juicy Lucy with a delicious, melted-cheese center instead?
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Brined Turkey Tenders with a Curried Peach and Pecan Salad

Fresh peaches and crunchy pecans pair well with brined turkey tenders.

Very Veggie Turkey Wrap

Zesty chipotle mayo, lots of veggies and turkey make for a tasty, healthy wrap.

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North Carolina Field & Family Spring 2026
Flip through the pages of the Spring 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, impress your guests with creative yet easy spring holiday recipes, learn how farmers face challenges planning the future of their farmland, meet some North Carolina beef producers raising the steaks, start your engines with eight reasons to visit Richmond County, get crabby with Sheri Castle’s Deviled Crab recipe and much more.

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