What are your suggestions for a non-traditional Thanksgiving Dinner?

1. 84

   stayingalivemomaposted 11 years ago

   What are your suggestions for a non-traditional Thanksgiving Dinner?
   
   I love turkey and dressing. LOVE IT. But every few years, I just want something different for Thanksgiving. Turkey at Thanksgiving AND Christmas is just a bit much. So what are your suggestions for a festive Thanksgiving dinner minus the turkey?
   
   

   replyreport
2. 0

   CalebSparksposted 11 years ago

   Try making a hog maw dinner. I can personally attest to its "deliciousness."
   
   This will tell you more about it:  mygrandmasrecipes.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/pig-stomach-hog-maw

   replyreport
3. 80

   bethperryposted 11 years ago

   Lobster is recorded as being one of the foods eaten at the first American Thanksgiving. It is also delicious and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Venison is also a great alternative, one that was enjoyed by Natives and Pilgrims alike.

   replyreport
4. 85

   jansharesposted 11 years ago

   I recommend roast pork loin because it pairs well with the traditional sides usually served at Thanksgiving. I did a recipe hub on this subject of trying something different instead of or in addition to turkey.

   replyreport
   1. 0

      CalebSparksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Jan, pork roasts are wonderful. I prefer to make pork shoulder roasts because of the extra marbling, moisture, and tenderness.

      replyreport
5. 75

   easylearningwebposted 11 years ago

   How about roasted chicken? Either a whole chicken of cut-up chicken, with roasted potatoes and lots of veggies and salad?  I think chicken is more popular in general and a not as dry as turkey.
   
   I also agree with Janshares about roast pork. Add some apple sauce and baked potatoes, delicious!
   
   Happy Thanksgiving. :-)

   replyreport
6. 69

   teaches12345posted 11 years ago

   This year we are having roast duck for a change.  We are also serving a cheese-sausage stuffed bread instead of stuffing and having oven roasted potatoes in place of mashed.  My hubby is making warmed mini apple turnovers topped with apple-pie ice cream.  Guess we are having a non-traditional year.

   replyreport