When You Don't Want Turkey for Thanksgiving
Last Updated November 10, 2023
12 great entrees for Thanksgiving that aren't turkey
Alice's Mole Enchiladas
This recipe comes from Alice Salazar Heffernan of Santo Niño de Atocha Tortíllería. Pass down through her family from generation to generation, this is the first time it's been written down, and...
Aunt Annette's Holiday Brisket
"Long before my indoctrination into barbecue, I ate brisket. So did every other Jewish kid in the neighborhood. Brisket was the ultimate holiday dish, and nobody made it better than my aunt, Annette...
Alice Randall's Herb Roasted Salmon Fillet
Roast this side of salmon and serve with a taziki sauce, then use the leftovers in salads.
Slow-Cooked Beef and Mushroom Braciole
This homey, comforting recipe is just the thing for the weekend or the weekday when it can cook effortlessly in the slow cooker. Serve over cheese polenta or mashed potatoes or cheese grits. Add a...
Oven-Roasted Porchetta (Pork with Herbs and Garlic)
This Italian roast pork takes full advantage of Spring’s fresh green herbs, which are whirled up into a paste then slathered over the pork. It’s great hot, but even better cold, sliced for...
Seared Marinated Ono with Mango Dragon Fruit Salsa
This bright, fresh seafood dish is courtesy of Chef Jerry and Jennifer Cheung-Cline of Aloha Fish Co.
Rigatoni with Butternut, Bacon and Ricotta
Chef Sal Avila whipped up this dish perfect for March, when little fresh green produce is available.
Sorghum-Glazed Spinach-Stuffed Pork Loin
A tender pork loin is paired with sweet sorghum and tender spinach, making for a juicy and flavorful main dish fit for any special occasion.
Tender Grilled Beef Kabobs and Tzatziki Sauce
Beef kabobs were a weekly supper in my family. Mama would make up a batch of these early in the morning and let them sit, marinating all day. When suppertime came around, Ashley and I often helped...
Smoked (or Roasted) Duck
We smoked this farm raised duck from Karen Overton of Wedge Oak Farm on our Traeger grill for 2 1/2 hours at 225, then roasted in 450 oven for 20 minutes to crisp up the skin. You can roast the entire...
Skylar Bush's Roasted Leg of Lamb
Ok, don't panic. If you can roast a chicken, you can roast a leg of lamb. While daunting because of its size and weight, leg of lamb is very easy to cook. It also feeds an army, with leftovers to boot...
Creamy Goat Cheese Grits With Mushrooms
This dish comes to us from The Humble Table's chef Kirstie Harris. With cream and cheese in the grits, this is a very rich dish. The drizzle of honey at the end pulls it all together. To "gild the...
