I’ve already cheated. I enjoyed an early Thanksgiving feast at one of my favorite restaurants, I just could not wait. If you love turkey so much that you also find yourself cheating, or not complaining about generous amounts of Thanksgiving left overs, this post is for you!

What’s Thanksgiving without a turkey? Phowley’s written up everything we need to know about how to make a turkey, and cook it for the right amount of time! This is a great recipe for beginners, or if you need a bit of guidance after the big bird’s defrosted. Check out Phowley’s Blast Furnace-Roasted Turkey Recipe.

You’ll want to pack these for a great at-work lunch. They’ll fill you up and fill the office with the sweet aroma of Thanksgiving. If you’re worried about eating that extra slice of pie — don’t! Why? Because you’ll be enjoying devonrexkitty’s light Cool Turkey Pitas the next day. For a hot lunch, try Belinda’s Turkey Oven Sandwich.

What if you don’t want to wait for Thanksgiving leftovers. Go ahead and celebrate early with boanja’s Turkey Roast with Garden Vegetables, we won’t tell ;). Her recipe calls for a 2-3 pound turkey, perfect size for a hungry family or group of friends. If you’re cooking for two, you’ll probably have leftovers. But we like that, and we like that roscarson shared Jamie Oliver’s Turkey and Sweet Leek Pie recipe with us — great way to use the leftovers.

Here’s a tip: if you want to save a little money this holiday season but still want to savor the delicious taste of a freshly roasted turkey, go for just the turkey breast. Seal in the flavor and moisture by brushing the top layers with butter and baking the turkey an affordable oven bag!

Don’t forget about our Demy Holiday Recipe Contest!!!