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Thanksgiving Main Dishes: Turkey and Other Alternatives

Find delicious recipes for the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table: Turkey, of course, plus other alternatives.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

The crown jewel of your Thanksgiving table needs no special techniques, too...
The crown jewel of your Thanksgiving table needs no special techniques, tools, or ingredients—just time in the oven. Our foolproof recipes, a roasting pan, and a little patience will ensure your success. We give you every variation possible on the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table to bring you the best, perfectly moist turkey you'll ever taste. Try a new quick-cooking technique with our Smoky Spatchcocked Turkey, or introduce a new flavor with our Brown-Sugar Cured Turkey. Each Thanksgiving turkey recipe we feature is unique and different, so you're sure to find the one that's right for your family's holiday meal.
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Tips to Buy the Best Thanksgiving Turkey

What you need to know to get a great bird.
What you need to know to get a great bird.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes

A roasted turkey is the classic Thanksgiving table centerpiece. However, if...
A roasted turkey is the classic Thanksgiving table centerpiece. However, if you don't eat meat or have a guest who abstains from meat coming to your dinner table this Thanksgiving, these vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish recipes will come in handy. We picked through our collection of the season's best vegetables, pastas, grain dishes, and more to find a collection of vegetarian Thanksgiving main dishes you'd be proud to serve anyone, not just vegetarians.
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Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes

Main dishes have a special place on the Thanksgiving dinner table. For most...
Main dishes have a special place on the Thanksgiving dinner table. For most celebrating this fall holiday, a turkey is usually the centerpiece of the table, but for vegans and vegetarians alike, seasonal produce, along with flavorful grains and hearty legumes, build dishes that are worthy of being a centerpiece. Choose comforting recipes, like Zucchini Lasagna and Vegetable Paella, or take a lighter approach with a dish like Tempeh with Sweet Potato Medallions with Almond Sauce and Chickpea Salad. Either way, these vegan Thanksgiving main dish recipes are sure to satisfy even the heartiest of meat-eaters.
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How To Perfectly Truss & Roast a Turkey

Trussing a turkey correctly is essential to assuring that your bird cooks e...
Trussing a turkey correctly is essential to assuring that your bird cooks evenly without any unwanted burned spots—or worse, uncooked spots. Luckily, the process of trussing is extremely straightforward and won't take long at all, so there's no excuse for skipping such a crucial part of the process. Whether it's your first time hosting Thanksgiving or you've been around the block a couple times with this, get your trussing skills down now so that you're ready for the big day.
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How to Make a Butternut Squash Crown Roast

Prepare to watch jaws drop when you bring this dish to the table. Thanksgiv...
Prepare to watch jaws drop when you bring this dish to the table. Thanksgiving requires a presentation-worthy featured main, but it doesn't have to be a turkey every time. This year, impress your guests with a crown roast of butternut squash. View Recipe: Butternut Squash Crown Roast
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