Don’t want to cook a whole turkey?
Turn to one of these 17 great alternatives for your Thanksgiving table.
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Ah, Thanksgiving.
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The time of year for appreciation, family, and a major food coma has arrived once again.
The oh-so-juicy turkey that is a staple for many American households.
But what if you want (or need) to venture away from the traditional turkey?
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Or skip the turkey altogether.Some of our favorite Turkey Days have included zero turkey.
Go vegetarian, or think of another meat to feature.
Munni Pramanik joins Sara in compiling this list.
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This one is no-frills (no brining or stuffing) but sure to kindly.
Smothered Turkey Wings
Turkey wings are a smart dark horse option for a smaller Thanksgiving table.
Not only are they affordable, they may be in stock when the full birds are not.
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Hams come in lots of sizes, so peek at those if the stock of turkeys is underwhelming.
How To Roast a Goose
Roasting a goose will make a memorable Thanksgiving for sure!
Hank Shaw is a longtime hunter, and his method works for duck, too.
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He has you carve out the breasts mid-roast so you might sear them later on and serve them medium-rare.
But not this beauty!
Its celebratory and goes great with ourVegan Mushroom Gravy.
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you might make this dish 100 percent in advance!
About 20 minutes before you plan to eat, stuff the squash and pop them in a 350-degree oven.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a Thanksgiving upgrade.
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Look how impressive a whole baked salmon filet is!
you might serve it with tapenade, remoulade, or try patting it down with gremolata before baking.
Keep the mashed potatoes, skip the gravy and try ourLemon-Garlic Butter Sauce.
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This tenderloin serves four and is on the table in an hour.
orGarlic Herb Butter Prime Rib.
You may just wind up ditching the turkey next year, too.
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Roasted Chicken with Carrots
Who doesnt love roasted chicken?
Stuffed with herbs for the perfect flavor throughout, this chicken recipe comes together in only 1 1/2 hours.
A great time saver for a busy Thanksgiving day.
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Want to juzz it up?
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This beef brisket recipe serves up to 12 people and is perfect for Thanksgivings in larger families!
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It does require 4 hours of cooking, so allow yourself ample time.
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Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
Get the flavors of autumn from this pork loin recipe!
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Serve with ourSausage, Sage, and Cornbread Stuffingand ourPerfect Mashed Potatoesfor a well rounded plate.
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Breadcrumbs
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