Turkey Breast

Think of this sandwich as a Middle Eastern taco. 2012 F&W Best New Chef Jenn Louis, of Ray restaurant in Portland, Oregon, wraps a soft lavash flatbread around thinly sliced oven-roasted turkey breast (no vertical spit needed) and crunchy Israeli cabbage salad. It gets great flavor from lettuce zhug (based on the fiery Yemeni herb condiment), spiced shawarma oil and tangy dill pickles. Slideshow: More Turkey Breast Recipes

Roasting a whole turkey is always tricky, since the breast can dry out while the dark meat finishes cooking. If you're hosting a smaller crowd or an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, try just cooking the breast. Here, 6 delicious ideas.

A taco bar is the ultimate casual meal for guests, according to Adrian Harris & Jeremy Inglett, the Vancouver duo known as The Food Gays. "It's the best of both worlds, if you think about it. You get to prepare an impressive spread of food with very little effort involved, and your guests get to indulge while picking and choosing how they want to dress up their plate. There's way less fuss and worry about covering all your guests personal tastes and preferences, and bonus—tacos just seem to make people happy. This recipe is just for the 2 of us, but it can easily be scaled up for more" Slideshow: More Taco Recipes

Star chef Bobby Flay smothers an open-face turkey sandwich with cheese sauce and bacon for his version of the over-the-top Louisville classic. Slideshow: More Hot Melted Sandwich Recipes

This take on chicken noodle is every bit as satisfying as the classic. Slideshow: More Turkey Soup Recipes

Browning the turkey first adds depth of flavor to the stock. Slideshow: More Turkey Soup Recipes