turkey

Name: Cranberry Turkey Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked Jennie-O Oven Ready Cajun Style Turkey, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup mayo; 1/2 cup sour cream; salt and pepper; 4 croissants, for serving (if desired); leafy greens, for serving (if desired)

Turkey Goulash

Feb 25, 2021

Turkey Goulash – classic goulash made with ground turkey! Pasta in a rich tomato sauce, all cooked in one pot!

Originally published January 20, 2010. Updated February 25, 2021.

I love really simple pasta dishes. They make dinner quick and easy and I know no one is going to fuss about them.

Dishes like this turkey goulash or Sour Cream Noodle Bake are staples in my house because they’re both simple and delicious.

This is classic American goulash but it’s made with ground turkey instead of beef. It’s the turkey and macaroni noodles in in a quick and easy tomato sauce.

Did I mention it’s all cooked in one pot in less than 30 minutes?!

…

Maple BBQ Sloppy Joes

Jan 27, 2021

Maple BBQ Sloppy Joes – the most delicious turkey sloppy joes! The sauce has just a hint of sweetness and they are extra delicious with cheddar cheese on top.

Originally posted August 4, 2015 – updated January 27, 2021

I went back in my archives to update an old post today because these Maple BBQ Sloppy Joes were a dinner favorite years and years ago. We were all obsessed with them and I’d even double the recipe so we’d have enough for lunch the next day!

You really can’t beat how fast and easy they are. Seriously, there’s nothing easier than browning meat, stirring together a sauce, and putting it on a bun.

They are scrumptious! I love my sloppy joes a little bit sweet and the maple gave just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, for whatever reason, the cheddar on top made them even yummier. Maple and cheddar? I don’t know either but it works.

I’ll definitely be making them on a regular basis now again!

…

Turkey, Potato, and Corn Chowder

Dec 18, 2017

Heeeey guys, happy first day of winter break!

My kids are already driving me crazy. Shocker, right?

It’s crazy cold right now and nobody wants to go outside and run off their energy. So far we’ve gone a movie, taken the dogs to see Santa, decorated cookies, watched Home Alone 4 times, and eaten 3 batches of my mom’s Christmas mix.

Please send ideas.

…

Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie

Nov 10, 2017

Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie – layers of turkey, gravy, veggies, stuffing, and mashed potatoes! The perfect way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers!

You guys.

My kid looked at me yesterday morning and said, “Only 6 days of school left before Thanksgiving break!”

Wait, what?

I know we all say this every year but, seriously, how are we less than 2 weeks from Thanksgiving?! I swear it was just July.

…

Meatball French Bread Pizza

Aug 18, 2017

Meatball French Bread Pizza – perfect for pizza night! French bread with pizza sauce, homemade meatballs, and lots of cheese. Easy and delicious!

Heeeey guys, happy Friday!

Do you guys do pizza on Friday night? We usually do but we’ve been off our usual routine this summer and I’m trying to get back into it. School starts in, like, a week and a half here. Ugh.

I took them school shopping the other day. I don’t wanna talk about it.

ANYWAY.

Our babysitter got my oldest kiddo really into cooking a few months ago. Like, I would come home at night and find pancakes in the fridge for the next morning or brownies on the counter with a note that said they were just for me. Every time I went out, they would make something together.

So now, he really enjoys being in charge of pizza night. He loves for me to buy the pizza dough from Trader Joe’s or French bread for pizzas like this Meatball French Bread Pizza. And then I always serve my really easy Cheesy Breadsticks on pizza night.

…

Greek Stuffed Peppers

Jun 07, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Heeeeey guys, are you loving summer?!

I, as I am every summer, am in love.

I know everyone is complaining about how hot it is but this is what I live for.

I have the top off the Jeep, I’ve been hiking several times a week, my tan is looking amazing.

Why can’t it be summer all the time?

Just kidding, I live in central Texas. It IS summer all the time.

Except that one month last year when the Jeep’s window zipper was broken. That month was cold.

Very cold.

…

Hummus Turkey Lettuce Wraps

May 25, 2017

Hummus Turkey Lettuce Wraps – a great no-cook healthy lunch idea! Deli turkey with bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, and hummus, served in lettuce wraps.

Heeeey guys, how’s the week been?!

This is the last week of school for us so we’ve been crazy busy. Fat baby (who is neither fat nor a baby at this point) graduated from kindergarten:

And we’ve had award ceremonies and parties and everything else that comes with the end of the school year. Pretty excited to force my children to go for hikes a few times a week for the next 3 months.

Also? Stupid excited to not have to pack school lunches anymore. I am so over it at this point.

…

Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Feb 02, 2017

This post sponsored by Jennie-O. All opinions are my own.

Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – all the flavors of enchiladas in a spaghetti squash! Healthy, low carb, and so delicious!

Hey guys, happy almost Friday! I hope your week has been fab!

My kids have a half day at school today. Isn’t it weird to have a half day on a Thursday? I will never understand it.

Like, the beauty of a half day is that it’s supposed to kick off the weekend. Right? But nope, they have to get up on Friday and go to school.

…

Cauliflower Tots Shepherd’s Pie

Jan 20, 2017

This post sponsored by Green Giant. All opinions are my own.

Cauliflower Tots Shepherd’s Pie – a healthier twist on shepherd’s pie! Ground turkey and veggies in gravy with cauliflower tots on top!

I feel like every year around this time, my house gets super busy. It’s like, January hits and all of the sudden all my kids have a million activities and it’s made worse this year because I have a forever long list of things I want to do here before we move. So we are never home anymore.

I mean, it’s great and fun and all but it means we’re rushing to eat dinner, do baths, finish homework all in, like, an hour before bedtime. It’s not always easy to cook something healthy in that time so I wanted to share a delicious and healthy shortcut I’ve discovered.

…

Cranberry Turkey Salad

Nov 21, 2016

Cranberry Turkey Salad -turkey, red onion, pecans, and dried cranberries in a creamy dressing and served on croissants. A great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Okay, guys.

It’s this week. Days away. Nobody panic but, like, have you gone to the store yet?

Tip: go in the middle of the night if you have to go this week. It’s the only way you’ll survive it.

Have you made your minute by minute timeline of the day?!

JK Do people that don’t live on Pinterest actually do that?

Anyway, I’ve got a no stress turkey option today that you guys are going to love!

I’ve never made a turkey on my own. Ever. I wouldn’t know where to start.

Lucky for me, Jennie-O makes it idiot proof with their Jennie-O Oven Ready Cajun Style Turkey. You literally just remove the outer packaging, slice some slits in the top of the oven bag, and roast it for 4 hours. (How to cook it video here!)

That’s it. No basting. No fuss.

Aaaaand it has a gravy packet that you just pour into a pot and simmer until hot and thick.

They turkey turned out perfectly juicy and the cajun spices were a nice change from the usual turkey. (Pssst, they have a regular turkey, too!) My kids came home from school the day I cooked it and said, “Why does it smell so good in here?!”

The Jennie-O website is where you should head if you need any Thanksgiving help. They’ve got several menus, a thawing calculator (you better do that one today!), and tons of recipes for side dishes!

If you happen to have leftover turkey, lemme suggest you make this uhhhh-mazing Cranberry Turkey Salad. There’s this grocery store in my hometown that makes the best chicken salad with grapes and pecans and, like, sometimes I dream about that chicken salad. So I kind of wanted to do that but switched the chicken for turkey and the grapes for dried cranberries.

It’s so good and even better on a croissant.

True story: was so excited to have an excuse to buy croissants and my evil husky ate the 3 remaining croissants while I was at the gym!

More Thanksgiving Recipes

Make sure you subscribe to my email list to get all my new recipes delivered right to your inbox!

You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest for even more!

Cranberry Turkey Salad

Yield: about 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups cooked Jennie-O Oven Ready Cajun Style Turkey, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
4 croissants, for serving (if desired)
leafy greens, for serving (if desired)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve on croissants with leafy greens if desired.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

OXO Mixing Bowls

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1307mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 15g

This post sponsored by Jennie-O!

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

Oct 27, 2016

Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili – serious comfort food! Turkey chili filled with butternut squash, black beans, tomatoes, and lots of spices.

Is everyone obsessed with squash right now or is it just me?

I feel like every post I’ve put up this month has been squash.

I have 5 varieties in my pantry right now. And as soon as I cook one, I run to the store to replace it. Just in case I have an emergency and need a sweet dumpling squash right now.

I can’t get enough.

…

Grilled Stuffed Peppers

Jul 02, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickedAtPeak #CollectiveBias

Grilled Stuffed Peppers – quick and healthy dinner! Stuffed with ground turkey, rice, fresh corn, and zucchini!

Big news, guys!

I have figured out how to turn my grill on!

Yep, had that grill for, like, 6 years and I just now figured out how to work it.

Next challenge: the smoker.

Anyway, I haven’t stopped using it since I figured it out. I’m obsessed.

…

Sausage and Kale Naan Pizza

May 09, 2016

Monday! Woo!

No?

Ugh, I’m with you. I’m not ready for today. I meant to get so much done this weekend.

But what did I do?

Got a really awkward sunburn and then watched all of the 3rd season of Young and Hungry.

Productive? Nope. Fun? Yep.

But now that means that I have a ton to do this week. So pizza for dinner!

…

Breakfast Stuffed Acorn Squash

Oct 19, 2014

Breakfast Stuffed Acorn Squash – healthy and delicious breakfast! Roasted acorn squash filled with sausage and topped with an egg!

I am forever looking for new breakfast ideas for myself. I’m not really into typical breakfast foods first thing in the morning (but I love a cinnamon roll in the afternoon or pancakes for dinner) and a girl can only have so many breakfast salads before she starts to lose it.

This Breakfast Stuffed Acorn Squash is my new favorite and I’m going through withdrawals right now because Trader Joe’s was out of acorn squash the other day and I’m refusing to go to any other grocery stores until the excitement of TJ’s wears off.

Life is rough.

…

Zesty Turkey Roll-Ups

Jun 04, 2014

Zesty Turkey Roll-Ups – deli turkey, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and taco seasoned mayo rolled up in a spinach wrap! Perfect for lunchboxes!

Summer lunches have been interesting so far.

One day last week my 4 year old requested a vienna sausage sandwich.

Yeah.

Vienna sausages on bread.

With mayo.

Even my husband – who could live on fried bologna sandwiches – gave that one a “WTF” when I told him about it.

I just have no interest in cooking actual meals at lunch time. So it’s microwavable mac & cheese cups and hot dogs most days.

With an occasional vienna sausage sandwich thrown in.

What do you do?

…