{"id":1376,"date":"2023-11-19T07:56:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T20:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2024-10-17T11:49:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T00:49:50","slug":"non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/weekly-meal-plans\/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With Thanksgiving just around the corner it\u2019s time to prepare that show stopping Thanksgiving meal for your loved ones. Now, this may be considered shocking what I\u2019m about to say, but here goes. We\u2019ve never been fans of Turkey! I know it\u2019s tradition, however in these modern times with all the chaos going on, surely we are allowed to break free of tradition to make a meal we all truly enjoy? So with that, we\u2019re sharing our Ultimate Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

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Trust us, this is still a phenomenally delicious dinner. We\u2019re sure that it will leave full bellies from even the most traditional of friends and family you have. We\u2019re keeping the dishes somewhat in the wheelhouse of their originals, so there is still a sense of familiarity in the Thanksgiving plates that will be served up

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So here\u2019s what we\u2019re serving up. Instead of the Thanksgiving Turkey, we are substituting that with a delicious, Buttery, Herby Roast Chicken Dinner<\/a>

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Substituting the classic Roasted Potatoes (or Sweet Potatoes) is our delicious Mac and Cheese<\/a>

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Replacing the sweet Cranberry Sauce is our tangy, sweet, and oh-so-delicious Tamarind Chili Jam<\/a>

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Green Beans? Not today! We\u2019ll be serving up beautiful, Brussel Sprout Salad<\/a> with a lovely buttery Almond drizzle

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For dessert? Well, this is purely indulgent on my behalf as it\u2019s my favorite dessert of all time. No Pumpkin Pie here, we\u2019re eating Chocolate Mousse!<\/a>

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Perhaps an eclectic selection of dishes you say? Well, that\u2019s exactly what we think too! If you\u2019re going to be serving up a Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner then why not go all out with the Non Traditional dishes! So, please find our Perfect Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner meal plan and happy cooking!

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Turkey Substitute – The Perfect Roast Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trust us, this Chicken is going to be a showstopper at the table. Mouthwateringly delicious and super tender with beautiful crispy skin. You really can\u2019t go wrong! More and more Chicken is replacing Turkey across the USA for Thanksgiving Dinner, and with good reason. Chicken is the most widely consumed protein in the country so why should the holidays be any different?

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Given a whole Chicken is nowhere near as large as a Turkey means you\u2019re cook times will be drastically reduced. This recipe has a total cooking time of just 1 hour and 20 minutes! No need to be getting up at the crack of dawn to get the Turkey on! Also, this recipe doesn\u2019t require a deep fry like some of those crazy Turkey cooking techniques. So, no need to have the fire extinguisher handy as there will be no backyard fires here!

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The secret to this delicious Chicken recipe is in the preparation. We\u2019re talking about stuffing some delicious Garlicky, Herb Butter underneath the Chicken Skin so when it roasts that beautiful butter melts away, infusing all that flavor into the meat. The skin absorbs that flavor too, and leaves it a beautiful, crispy golden brown. It\u2019s a true center piece of the meal!

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Roast Potatoes Substitute – Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ok sure we\u2019ll give you the Mac and Cheese, as we know this is definitely a classic dish to serve during the holiday, particularly in the south. We just can\u2019t resist putting Mac and Cheese on the menu, it\u2019s just so good. A good starchy side needs to soak up the beautiful juices of the meat, while still holding it\u2019s own as a delicious side. Something that good old Mac and Cheese does better than most!

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Serve a big helping of delicious Mac and Cheese next to that Buttery Roast Chicken and you\u2019re in for a treat. The delicious buttery juices of the Chicken mixed in with that Creamy Mac and Cheese is such a perfect combination

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We stand by our Mac and Cheese recipe as being one of the best we\u2019ve ever eaten; restaurant or home cooking. There are two secrets to this delicious Mac and Cheese recipe. The first is the 3 cheese combination of Cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan. Creamy, Sharp and full of flavor. The perfect combination

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The second secret is Dijon Mustard. The addition of a good quality Dijon Mustard completely elevates this entire dish. Adding depth of flavor and a sharpness that cuts through the creaminess beautifully

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