10+ Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

If you love a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the classic trimmings, we get it but if you're looking to add a twist to your Thanksgiving menu this year, I'm here to inspire you. Non-traditional doesn't mean skipping the star of the show like this beautiful golden brown Garlic Butter Herb Roasted Turkey Recipe. Here are some non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner ideas to impress your guests.

Main Course

For those looking to go beyond the traditional turkey, these main dishes add a creative touch to your table. Whether you're thinking of a beautifully seasoned brisket, a savory seafood option, or a spiced-up poultry dish, these recipes are here to make your main course anything but ordinary.

Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe in White Wine Sauce

Serve these perfectly Roasted Cornish Hens in a savory white wine mushroom sauce at your next casual weeknight dinner or holiday gathering. They're simple to make, require minimal ingredients, and can be cooked in under an hour.

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Easy Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken (Spatchcock Style)

This easy oven-roasted Cajun chicken is spatchcocked for quicker cooking. It's rubbed with a lemon-garlic Cajun marinade and basted until the skin is golden and crispy with juicy meat in every bite.

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Chicken with Roasted Garlic Sauce

There's something about this roasted garlic sauce that just takes dinner to the next level. It truly brings out the best in anything it touches- especially this whole roasted tender chicken.

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Easy Dutch Oven Braised Brisket

This Easy Dutch Oven Braised Brisket melts in your mouth and is simply delicious. It's marinated in a bold Cajun dry rub then cooked low and slow until fork tender.

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Braised Turkey Neck Recipe (Southern-Style)

Delicious tasting turkey necks braised in the most flavorful braising liquid until fall-off-the-bone tender, served on top of a bed of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

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Cajun Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs

These Cajun Roasted Turkey Thighs with beautiful brown crispy skin are moist, delicious and a perfect alternative to making a whole turkey

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Easy Slow-Cooked Savory Smothered Turkey Wings

This is one of those low-and-slow-cooked dishes that fills the air with its savory aroma and is always fall-off-the-bone tender. The best part is that the wings are smothered in a flavorful, roasted homemade onion gravy - perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner.

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Rosemary Marinated Lamb Loin Chops

Lamb Loin Chops marinated in a delicate rosemary garlic vinaigrette then pan seared and finished in the oven for the most tender and mouth-watery dinner.

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How to Make Lobster

Learn to make lobster tails using these simple step by step instructions.  You'll learn the process of cleaning to how to butterfly lobster for the most beautiful presentation.

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Cajun Seafood Boil

Cajun Seafood Boil loaded with tender crab, shrimp, red creamer potatoes, fresh corn on the cob, and andouille sausage all coated in a Cajun garlic butter sauce.

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Easy Seafood Gumbo Recipe

This Seafood Gumbo is packed with the mouthwatering flavors of chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, crab, and aromatic vegetables, all simmered together in a savory, rich roux and served over fluffy rice.

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Dessert

These desserts may not be filled with pumpkin or apples, but they're definitely worthy of a spot at your dessert table. They'll add the perfect sweet touch to complete your Thanksgiving spread.

Homemade Vanilla Pudding from Scratch (Southern-Style)

This old-fashioned vanilla pudding is thick, creamy, and made completely from scratch with egg yolks, flour, sugar, milk, and real vanilla bean. Layered with Nilla wafers and topped with fluffy whipped cream, it's a comforting Southern-style dessert that's better than boxed mix.

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Brazilian Pineapple Dessert

This irresistible Brazilian pineapple is warm and refreshing and has the perfect hint of cinnamon to add the perfect twist to this inviting dessert.

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Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

Indulge yourself with these delightful Strawberry Parfaits. They are light, delicious and are easy to make.

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