{"id":93333,"date":"2016-11-18T02:00:02","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T10:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=93333"},"modified":"2016-11-17T21:05:30","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T05:05:30","slug":"alternatives-to-turkey-during-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/alternatives-to-turkey-during-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Alternatives to Cooking Turkey This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we think Thanksgiving, we usually associate it with turkey. But the holiday is more about gratitude and giving thanks than it is about the dinner entr\u00e9e. Not every fabulous Thanksgiving dinner needs a turkey at the table, and you can still have a perfect evening without one.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a vegetarian, you&#8217;re trying to save money, or you just aren&#8217;t a fan of the bird, here are five alternatives to cooking turkey this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/17204739\/PumpkinPotPie03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" wp-image-94184 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/17204739\/PumpkinPotPie03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/17204739\/PumpkinPotPie03.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/17204739\/PumpkinPotPie03-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/17204739\/PumpkinPotPie03-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthyfeast.com\/recipe\/pumpkin-pot-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pumpkin Pot Pie<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Who needs meat on Thanksgiving? This festive pot pie is plant-based and made with our favorite seasonal squash: pumpkin! It also includes a hearty dose of carrots, kale, and celery for a filling main course that everyone will love.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09154828\/SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend_.sni18col.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-93341 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09154828\/SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend_.sni18col.jpeg\" alt=\"SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend.sni18col\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09154828\/SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend_.sni18col.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09154828\/SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend_.sni18col-290x218.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09154828\/SM0413H_pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze_s4x3.jpg.rend_.sni18col-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/sandra-lee\/pork-roast-with-apple-mustard-glaze-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pork Roast With Apple Mustard Glaze<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>If you want a meal similar to turkey, you should\u00a0consider making a pork roast instead. Preparing a pork roast is less daunting than making a whole turkey, and guests won&#8217;t be left hungry with this flavorful meat dish.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-93366 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy.jpg\" alt=\"SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09162014\/SIMPLE-Shepherds-Pie-So-hearty-delicious-and-perfect-for-colder-months-vegan-GF-healthy-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/1-hour-vegan-shepherds-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vegan Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>This delicious version of shepherd&#8217;s pie uses lentils instead of beef. It&#8217;s a great dish to serve to large groups, and it will be sure to please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Plus, it only takes an hour to make, and we could all use that extra time to sip on some spiked cider.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09155325\/R123560.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-93346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09155325\/R123560.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg\" alt=\"R123560.jpg.rendition.largest\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09155325\/R123560.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09155325\/R123560.jpg.rendition.largest-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09155325\/R123560.jpg.rendition.largest-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thanksgiving\/menu\/thanksgiving-menu-roast-chicken-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Roasted Chicken Dinner<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>If you want to stick to poultry, you can always make chicken. It may be a different bird, and it may\u00a0not be as big&#8230;but hey, it does the job just as well. Plus, it&#8217;s much easier to manage, and it can easily be flavored and seasoned.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-93358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-2\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/09160253\/Bourbon-Mustard-Orange-Glazed-Ham-21-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/bourbon-orange-glazed-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bourbon Orange Glazed Ham<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Sure, it might\u00a0not be Christmas yet, but why not start early and replace your turkey with a sweet glazed ham? This dish is simple to prepare and it yields a lot of servings, which means no one will go hungry.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"When we think Thanksgiving, we usually associate it with turkey. 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