30 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes If You Don't Want To Serve Turkey

Not feeling the usual traditional Thanksgiving food spread? Kick that dry bird to the curb and serve up some of the Delish family's favorite non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner recipes, like a tender prime rib, classic lasagna, and grilled lobster. And don't worry, we've got plenty of worthy fall side dishes that highlight all the best seasonal produce, like shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet potato salad, and miso roasted carrots.

We're not entirely sure how it happened, but lasagna is one of our all-time favorites when we're a bit tired of the ol' stuffing and turkey show. And we're definitely not complaining. Our classic lasagna recipe is a classic for a reason, and we even have a pumpkin lasagna if you need to use up some of your canned pumpkin stockpile. Let's be honest: No one is disappointed when they see lasagna on the table.

Ditto for these luscious, buttery grilled lobster tails! Nothing is more impressive than serving up fancy-seeming (but easy-to-cook!) lobster. We'll be surprised if lobster (along with our Instant Pot risotto and arugula salad) doesn't become your new favorite Thanksgiving tradition.

Turkey is notoriously tricky to roast. It's often too dry and bland, which is why we love highlighting other cuts of meat that are foolproof to cook. Our braised short ribs with 40 cloves of garlic are wildly tender and go incredibly well with our grapefruit & goat cheese fennel salad. This recipe for Korean fried chicken is our ultimate pick when we want a bird on the table, especially with toasted sesame oil mashed potatoes on the side. And if you simply must have turkey on the table (but want to shake things up), look no further than our pickle-brined turkey and harissa spiced turkey breast.