Thanksgiving Mains That Aren't Turkey

Try these festive alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving.

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Oct 6, 2026

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Thanksgiving Mains That Aren't Turkey

Try these festive alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving.

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Try these festive alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving. Three vegetarian and non-turkey dishes offer warm, festive Thanksgiving meals. Originally reported by House & Home.

Vegetarian Lentil and Eggplant Parmentier

Vegetarian Lentil and Eggplant Parmentier

A delicious and filling vegetarian dish that swaps minced duck for lentils and eggplants.

“Vegetarian Lentil and Eggplant Parmentier”

Epic Tarragon Roast Chicken

Epic Tarragon Roast Chicken

Flavoured with sweet and peppery tarragon-infused cream, this roast chicken from U.K. chef Julius Roberts is home cooking at its finest.

“Epic Tarragon Roast Chicken”

Braised Beef Brisket and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Braised Beef Brisket and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Canadian chef Chuck Hughes’ brisket is fall-apart tender and paired with nutty brown butter potatoes.

“Braised Beef Brisket and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes”

Slow-roasted Duck and Winter Vegetables

Duck is super tender when paired with root vegetables for a complete autumn meal.

“Slow-roasted Duck and Winter Vegetables”

Orange Marmalade, glazed Ham

Pineapple juice, brown sugar, orange marmalade and mustard create a sweet glaze on smoked ham.

“Orange Marmalade, glazed Ham”

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Three vegetarian and non-turkey dishes offer warm, festive Thanksgiving meals.

Read the original on House & Home

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