Try Something Other Than Turkey!
Posted on November 18, 2018
Turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, but not everyone is a fan of the famous holiday bird. So why not try another main attraction for your Thanksgiving table? Consider these other options:
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- Baked Ham. Ham might be the second-most popular main dish item to serve during the holiday season – next to the turkey. This baked ham in champagne recipe will have your guests saying “What turkey?
- Chicken Breast. Chicken is another safe bet for non-turkey Thanksgiving because it is a dish that everyone is familiar with. The breasts can even be split and stuffed like they do in this recipe.
- Cornish Game Hen. Cornish game hen provides a solution to the Thanksgiving overeating problem. With all the sides and dessert available, cooking a Cornish game hen instead of a turkey is a great way to avoid what I like to call Homer Simpson syndrome.
- Grilled Oysters. Historians agree that some form of fish was probably on the menu at the first Thanksgiving since the New England area is abundant with seafood. So it might be a fun to serve clams or oysters as part of an “Original Thanksgiving” party. You may want to offer this as a secondary item, though, since it will take a lot of oysters to satiate hungry guests. Grilled oysters would be a great option for a small dinner party.
- Prime Rib. Many families eat prime rib to celebrate special occasions, and since Thanksgiving is a special occasion, why not? This prime rib recipe will have your friends and family licking their chops before dinner is even served.
