You Don't Want Turkey?!

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How many of you have heard that on Thanksgiving Day? Not eating turkey on "Turkey Day" seems downright sacrilegious to some! Whether you prefer a vegetarian diet, simply don't like turkey or are cooking for a few and don't need a big bird, there are many delicious options for your Thanksgiving meal. Let's give thanks for the possibilities!The Wonder of the HarvestThanksgiving is a celebration of the fall harvest. Enjoy it fully with a range of plant-based entrées (along with some favorite sides opens in a new tab). Delicious!Baked Eggplant with Nutty Bulgur Stuffing opens in a new tabSavory Butternut Squash Pie with Hazelnuts opens in a new tabFrench Lentils in Puffed Pastry opens in a new tabWild Mushroom Tart opens in a new tabSeafood for the Holidays

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Did you know the pilgrims ate shrimp and other seafood at the first Thanksgiving? They lived on the Eastern seaboard, you know. Happy Shrimpsgiving opens in a new tab!

Poultry That's Not TurkeyWhen you are cooking for one, two or three, a large turkey can be more than you need. Roasting a turkey breast instead of a whole bird is one option, and here are some other poultry-based special entrée recipes:

Pretend TurkeyTofurkey is the vegetarian holiday staple. You'll find it in the freezer isle in small and large sizes, and also in a meal kit that comes with dumplings, gravy, stuffing and even a veggie wishbone. Steaming Tofurkey makes it more tender, and baking in a bag seals in the juices. Also, frozen Quorn roast is a fast, affordable vegetarian entrée. For smaller portions, the Quorn tenders or cutlets are perfect.Holiday Ham (and Pork)With a large gathering, ham often heads the table right alongside a big turkey. Choose what you prefer or have some of both... we won't tell.

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