Non-traditional menu ideas for Thanksgiving dinner 14 Articles

by Lisa Fillers

If you are tired of the traditional turkey and dressing meal accompanied by a slice of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving why not try something a little bit different this year? We have grandchildren and neither of them ever wa...read more

by JQ Adams

Thanksgiving is easily in the top two or three holidays for most Americans. Who doesn't love spending time with family and gorging themselves all sorts of delicious tryptophan laced foods? Thanksgiving day is usually extre...read more

by Mary Starr

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a huge feast that serves numerous family members around the big dining room table that has had a leaf or two added to expand it to its longest length. At this po...read more

by Joyce Priddy

Tired of traditional turkey, pumpkin pie and dressing for Thanksgiving dinner? Your menu solution is now solved. Take a break from traditional menus and spice up Thanksgiving with pot roast, Cornish hen or ham instead of...read more

by Sara Reda Vinci

Un-traditionally traditional that is the menu, coming from an Italian background Thanksgiving was not part of our traditions, however as we became part of the North American culture we decide to celebrate the holiday. T...read more

by pj Kincaid

Get the Grill out for a Turkey-free Thanksgiving! Sick of the bother of babysitting a turkey all morning? Have no place to keep that hefty 20 lb. Butterball? Why not use the grill for Thanksgiving? Pork chops, chicken b...read more

by Lonnette Harrell

Are you looking for an easy alternative to an all night and day date with a turkey? Read on! While my parents were in good health, they always did the Thanksgiving meal. But as they got older, it became such a burden, sinc...read more

by just another voice

While all families have "Traditional" menus and favorites for Thanksgiving, I've created my own menu which my family loves. It includes some of the "traditional" items, but, cooked MY way. How many times have you gone t...read more

by ByeNow

Thanksgiving is a time to get together with loved ones, to reflect on life's blessings, and to eat from the bounty you've been given. Nobody says that has to be turkey and dressing! Each person is unique and so is their bo...read more

by Michelle Ann Newton

HAVE A HOLIDAY BUFFET! If you're anything like me, sticking to the traditional methods in any circumstance is a rarity. I prefer to break the mold on the usual tradition of Holiday celebrations and family dinners by crea...read more

by M. Smith

Sweet Potato Pie Many years ago, I asked my husband's aunt how she made her sweet potato pie. In her cute southern drawl she told me, "Well Miss, I just put the taters in the pie and bake it till it's done." "Do you hav...read more

by C. Penlington

Here is a vegetarian/vegan recipe option - Red wine & mushroom braised seitan. This recipe is made using a slow cooker (crock pot), and serves approx 4. 2 Tbls olive oil 1 lb seitan, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 6 shal...read more