"I came up with this satisfying stovetop dish after modifying a recipe printed on a ground turkey package," notes Ruth Peterson of Jennison, Michigan. "Even our grandchildren, who can be fussy eaters, love it and ask for seconds."

As a child, my husband was one of the pickiest kids around, but my mother-in-law could always get him to dig in to this enchilada dish. —Ashley Wolf, Alabaster, Alabama

This is wonderful served for a main holiday meal, because it's so convenient. The turkey turns out tender and moist. You can use extra slow cookers to prepare side dishes such as homemade stuffing.—Shirley Welch, Tulsa, Oklahoma

I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. —Stephanie Wilson of Helix, Oregon

I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it’s like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. –Brad Bailey of Cary, North Carolina

These turkey burgers are so good that you might give up traditional beef hamburgers altogether. The thick grilled patties are topped with prepared cranberry sauce and served on toasted English muffins for a nice change of pace.

“My mother-in-law introduced our family to this chili a few years ago, and we can't seem to get enough of it!” It makes a lot, so why not freeze extra portions for warming lunches or dinners on hectic nights ahead? Judy Niemeyer - Brenham, Texas

This utilizes turkey breast slices and really turns it into something special. With garlic, thyme and lots of fresh mushrooms, this dish from Amy Wenger of Severance, Colorado really packs the flavor. But the really special aspect of it is the use of Marsala wine. Marsala is an rich Italian dessert wine used often in cooking. Most of the alcohol is cooked out, leaving a delicious sauce behind, but if you don't want to use the wine, feel free to substitute chicken broth.

Chock-full of veggies, this aromatic soup has just the right hint of curry. “It's a delicious way to use your leftover holiday turkey,“ recommends Virginia C. Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida.

This rich, slow-simmered ragu sauce combines hearty meat, tangy tomatoes and aromatic herbs for a deeply flavorful sauce that elevates any plate of pasta.

Chicken tetrazzini is a classic comfort dish. This recipe in particular comes with a generous twist, making a casserole for you and your family and another for the freezer or a friend.

Sizzling chicken fajitas are super easy to make and full of flavor. The secret is in the skillet, which can go from stove to table for restaurant-quality presentation.

Italian sausage and kale soup is hearty and filling with nutrient-dense ingredients like kale, white beans and a tomatoey broth.

This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, then tuck it into pita pockets. Some folks like lettuce and diced tomato on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This Crockpot mac and cheese recipe is the perfect no-fuss recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks and holiday gatherings. It contains a few secret ingredients to make an effortless cheese sauce that's incredibly rich and creamy.

Our reviewers all agree: This twice-baked potato casserole is a real hit! They love that it can be made in advance and tastes exactly like twice-baked potatoes (but with a fraction of the effort).