Anonymous
Post 11/12/2023 14:06     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
I’d do seafood. Seems closer to what the pilgrims would eat. Codfish balls or crab cakes.

My kids hate corned beef and cabbage so every year for St. Patrick’s Day I fry up fish and chips. Seems like they could be fun for Thanksgiving too.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2023 07:34     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Crab Cakes
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2023 07:29     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:Salmon!


+1
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2023 07:25     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Honey Baked Ham. Any leftovers, put in the freezer for later (individualized portions, so you can make a sandwhich, cu lt up and roadt with brussel sprouts, throw into an omlette). While you are there, pick up some ham bones to make soup over the winter!!


Honey baked ham sells just hambones?????!!!!


Yes - with lots of meat on the bone, so delicious in soups. They also sell so much more than just ham
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2023 07:03     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
We all love Thanksgiving sides, so we sometimes do just those. Other years we make a chicken.
If my family ate duck, I would make that, but sadly I am the only one to eat that.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 23:12     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
We do steaks or lamb chops.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 23:10     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Korean short ribs- la galbi style. Buy marinated ones at h-mart, throw on the grill or in the oven and enjoy. If you use the grill, there’s very little cleanup which is a win for everyone.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 22:58     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:Consult your teens. See what they vote for. I had a friend whose family voted every year because no one liked turkey. I think brisket was often the winner. Lots of good side with that too.


+2
My teen would be so pussed if we didn't have turkey.

Have you considered just cooking a turkey breast - smaller, easier, juicier. Maybe season it it so you'll enjoy it.

Honey baked ham is also a big hit.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 21:20     Subject: Re:Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
I think the idea to go in a completely different direction might be fun. Precious posters have already given you some great ideas, but here’s a few more - fondue
crepes
appetizers
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 20:51     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
When it’s just a small group of us, my DH smokes turkey legs. I realize you said no turkey, but smoked turkey legs are much more flavorful than a whole roasted turkey.

Otherwise I’d likely do prime rib.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 20:49     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
We have homemade pasta as a Thanksgiving course so could do that.

Or prime rib with horseradish sauce.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 20:45     Subject: Re:Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
A third for Beef Wellington!
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 18:59     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:Swedish meatballs, you can still make them from turkey and they go beautifully w mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry etc.


I love this idea!
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 18:53     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Salmon!
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2023 18:53     Subject: Alternative Main for Thanksgiving
Filet of beef with gorgonzola sauce.

Ina's recipe is amazing -

https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/filet-of-beef