10 Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Aren’t Turkey

10 Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Aren’t Turkey

Want to change things up this Thanksgiving and set a main dish on the table that is something other than turkey or ham? Here are 10 recipes that will truly wow your guests on Thanksgiving Day!

Plated Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters in Mole Sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters in Mole Sauce

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Ready to eat Pan-Seared Steak with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Pan-Seared Steak with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Some of the best steaks utilize very few ingredients. All you really need are 2-3 additional ingredients that truly highlight and compliment the richness of your steak – I’ll show you how with this Pan-Seared Steak with Rosemary Garlic Butter recipe!

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Delicious The Coziest Lamb Stew

The Coziest Lamb Stew

This Cozy Lamb Stew is so delicious, so rich and so comforting—it’s the perfect dish for the colder seasons! Serve this over mashed potatoes for the coziest meal.

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Plated Guatemalan Hilachas

Guatemalan Hilachas

 

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Top view of the Chicken Birria (Birria de Pollo)

Chicken Birria (Birria de Pollo)

Birria—an insanely flavorful stew originating from Jalisco, Mexico. This dish is traditionally made with either beef or goat , but for this recipe we’re going with a lighter protein and using chicken! My favorite type of birria is beef, but for anyone who is trying to limit their meat intake, this Chicken Birria is a great alternative.

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Chicken Pozole Verde (Pozole Verde de Pollo) in a bowl

Chicken Pozole Verde (Pozole Verde de Pollo)

Pozole Verde is a Mexican soup that combines tomatillos and a variety of chilies and herbs to create a broth that is both incredibly comforting and nourishing.

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Sprinkling cilantro on top of Crispy Pumpkin and Potato Taquitos with Homemade Mole Sauce

Crispy Pumpkin and Potato Taquitos with Homemade Mole Sauce

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Serving Pollo Encebollado

Pollo Encebollado

 

This Pollo Encebollado recipe is so comforting, it’s so delicious and it’s surprisingly so easy to make!

Pollo Encebollado translates to Chicken Smothered with Onions and there are so many wonderful cultures that have different versions of this dish. Today I’m showing you how to make my version of Pollo Encebollado Estilo Salvadoreño.

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Squeezing lemon on the Chicken Quesabirria Tacos

Chicken Quesabirria Tacos

 

This Chicken Quesabirria Taco recipe isn’t exactly authentic, but it’s just as delicious as beef or goat quesabirria!

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Queso Fundido Stuffed Jalapeño Tacos Fresh out of the Oven

Queso Fundido Stuffed Jalapeño Tacos

 

This Queso Fundidio Stuffed Jalapeño Taco recipe will BLOW. YOUR. MIND.

The tortillas get nice and crispy on the comal when heated up with the chorizo fat, then there’s lots of melted Oaxaca cheese (both on the tortilla & stuffed into the charred jalapeños), along with crispy chorizo.

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Also, check out these Thanksgiving / Friendsgiving appetizers and sides to make this year!


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