10 Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Not a huge turkey fan? Don't sweat it! Your Thanksgiving meal doesn't have to feature turkey as the main dish. These 10 Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes That Aren't Turkey are perfect for a slightly fancy (and extremely delicious) main dish that will still pair perfectly with any side dish you prepare!
1. Herb-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
What's for dinner tonight?! Beef! And no, not the boring, ole, dry kind. It's Herb-Roasted Beef Tenderloin, actually. And it's perfectly juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and loaded with herby spices and tanginess... basically, everything you could want in your main dish. Serve it with your favorite style of potato and a fresh veggie and you've got yourself a feast! Herb-Roasted Beef Tenderloin will be a house favorite in no time!
Click Here2. Brown Sugar Pork Chops
These Brown Sugar Pork Chops make for such a delicious main dish! As you slice into the juicy, tender chops, you're going to be blown away by just how tantalizing the garlicky, buttery, brown sugary sauce is that's drizzled on top. Brown Sugar Pork Chops are phenomenal next to your favorite sides, but could also make for a superb sandwich. It's safe to say you can't go wrong with this slab of pork!
See More3. The Perfect Roasted Chicken
Take us home! That's how The Perfect Roasted Chicken will make you feel the minute it hits the oven. A whole chicken is seasoned, topped with melted butter, and surrounded by lemon and garlic pieces, then roasted until fork-tender. Home is where the good food is... and The Perfect Roasted Chicken makes the perfect meal! Let's eat!
See More4. Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak
Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak proves that the only thing more indulgent and luxurious than a steak is a steak served with butter. Compound butter adds herbaceous flavor and richness to the already juicy and rosy steak, bringing out the most of the savory flavor in the steak. What seems so simple on the surface actually hides a delicious depth of flavor. Skip going out to the steakhouse and make Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak from the comfort of your own home!
See More5. Maple Glazed Ham
Maple Glazed Ham is a masterpiece of modern cooking, the sort of centerpiece that stops all conversation so everyone can admire it. Slicing into it only increases the marvel; fatty, juicy ham coated in a sweet, smoky, zesty, and tangy glaze with notes of maple and pepper. One bite of Maple Glazed Ham and you'll be whisked away by the sweet and savory flavors in this magnificent main course. Cooking this dish is time well-spent!
Click Here6. Special Dinner Salmon & Vegetables
Special Dinner Salmon & Vegetables is a perfect meal for an elegant yet simple dinner at home. It's not called special for no reason, after all! The salmon fillets are brushed with a fragrant blend of balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary before roasting alongside tender asparagus and sweet red peppers. The Special Dinner Salmon & Vegetables brings together the natural garden sweetness of the vegetables with the rich, flaky texture of the succulent, rosy salmon, making it a satisfying and healthy dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious! It's the perfect time to make your dinner truly special!
See More7. Perfect Porterhouse Steak
There’s nothing quite like a steak for dinner; it offers a depth of fatty flavor that makes every other beef dish pale in comparison. A porterhouse steak, meanwhile, takes steak to a whole new level. It combines the tenderness and luxury of a filet mignon with the full flavor and heartiness of a steak strip. With a few simple ingredients, you can prepare and enjoy a steakhouse-style Perfect Porterhouse Steak—in all its meaty, savory goodness—for a delectable and memorable dinner.
See More8. Best Lasagna Ever
Picture a great lasagna in your mind. Now picture a better one. Now picture the perfect lasagna. That's the lasagna we're talking about here: The Best Lasagna Ever. Layers of tender noodles sandwiched between tangy, creamy cheese (with even more melty cheese for good measure) and a Bolognese that will knock your socks off. Seriously, this savory, scrumptious sauce has a slow-cooked taste without needing 8 hours on the stove; it's as rich and bright and sweet as you can imagine. In fact, the Best Lasagna Ever might feel like a product of your imagination. But once you realize it is oh-so-real... mmm, the good times have just begun!
Click Here9. Easy Roasted Sweet Pork Loin
Got a special dinner on the calendar or just want a meal that feels slightly fancy (without too much work)? Well, Easy Roasted Sweet Pork Loin is here for you and whatever occasion you're planning. These tender, juicy slices of pork loin are the perfect main course selection whether you really need to be or you're just pretending to be frilly. They definitely pair well with all your favorite side dishes so why not give it a try?! Easy Roasted Sweet Pork Loin has got you covered no matter what's on your docket!
See More10. Slow-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables
Slow cookers are so underrated and deserve way more praise than they typically get! They provide us with full-fledged, hearty meals and all we have to do is dump everything in and let them go to work. It's amazing, really. With just a tiny bit of prep and after walking away for about 6 hours, you can have this Slow-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables dinner waiting for you. Can you believe that? A whole tender chicken, swimming with tender, savory veggies, can be served to you with hardly any effort at all. Why don't we use these types of recipes during the holidays?! It would make everything so much more enjoyable. There's hardly any clean-up and you can just sit around and enjoy the company of your guests. Sounds like we might be making Slow-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables for our next special occasion... it just makes sense! Slow cookers are the bomb!
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