Toss your boring Thanksgiving dishes out the window [1] and try something new and crazy and fun. Regular mashed potatoes [2]? Nope. Standard stuffing? Not this year. Roasted whole turkey? We're making a turkey purse instead. We're not kidding. It's a turkey purse. (You'll have to keep reading to learn more about it.)
Wow your guests with any of the recipes ahead, which all take a dish you're used to [3] and put a new spin on it. Some of them might even be something you would have never even thought of trying, and that's what makes them exciting. Your guests will thank you for such an amazing holiday experience. We promise!
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Put a twist on mashed potatoes by adding goat cheese.
Get the recipe: goat cheese mashed potatoes [5]
Pumpkin and Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
You can't go wrong with the most iconic Fall flavor: pumpkin!
Get the recipe: pumpkin and cheddar scalloped potatoes [6]
Red Hot Oyster and Kimchi Dressing
Bet you never thought of adding oysters and kimchi to your Thanksgiving dressing.
Get the recipe: red hot oyster and kimchi dressing [7]
Stuffing Muffins
Turn your standard stuffing into an appetizer by making it in muffin pans.
Get the recipe: stuffing muffins [8]
Squash Casserole
Anyone can have regular squash, so why not bake it into a festive casserole instead?
Get the recipe: squash casserole [9]
Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole With Sweet ‘n’ Savory Bacon Pecans
This recipe adds bacon to your potato casserole. That should convince you to try it.
Get the recipe: bourbon sweet potato casserole with sweet 'n' savory bacon pecans [10]
Coca-Cola Ham
You read that right. This recipe includes Coca-Cola in your ham.
Get the recipe: Coca-Cola ham [11]
Walnut and Angostura Pie
Top off your holiday meal with this tasty pie made with walnuts and angostura.
Get the recipe: walnut and angostura pie [12]
Cranberry Apple Pie
Invoke the flavors of Thanksgiving with this tasty pie.
Get the recipe: cranberry apple pie [13]
Pecan Pie Shooters
Break your pecan pie down into something more fun with these shooters.
Get the recipe: pecan pie shooters [14]
Roasted Red Kuri Squash and Wild Rice Salad
Try out a new type of squash for Thanksgiving — like red kuri squash.
Get the recipe: roasted red kuri squash and wild rice salad [15]
Boneless "Turkey Purse" With Stuffings and Peppercorn Gravy
Yes, you read that right. This is a turkey purse stuffed with all the good things Thanksgiving has to offer.
Get the recipe: boneless "turkey purse" with stuffings and peppercorn gravy [16]
Bourbon Maple Pumpkin Seed Caramels
These could be a dessert or even a sweet appetizer if you so choose.
Get the recipe: bourbon maple pumpkin seed caramels [17]
Tahini-Thyme Brussels Sprouts
Make your brussels sprouts stand out on the table with the addition of fun flavors.
Get the recipe: tahini-thyme brussels sprouts [18]
Rice Pilaf With Cranberries and Pears
Throw cranberries into your rice for a pop of tart sweetness.
Get the recipe: rice pilaf with cranberries and pears [19]
Savory Pumpkin Custard
If you make this recipe, you absolutely have to serve it in a pumpkin. It's required.
Get the recipe: savory pumpkin custard [20]
Butternut Squash Lasagna
This isn't your regular lasagna! It's packed with squash fit for a Thanksgiving table.
Get the recipe: butternut squash lasagna [21]
Cranberry Salad
Toss out your boring cranberry sauce and make a cranberry salad instead.
Get the recipe: cranberry salad [22]
Deep-Fried Stuffing
If your family is the type that loves fried food, this recipe is for you.
Get the recipe: deep-fried stuffing [23]
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Pack your acorn squash full of this delicious quinoa mix.
Get the recipe: quinoa stuffed acorn squash [24]
Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese
What's better than plain brussels sprouts? Brussels sprouts made into mac and cheese.
Get the recipe: brussels sprouts mac and cheese [25]
Air Fryer Baked Brie With Cranberry Filling
Dust off your air fryer for this delicious holiday recipe.
Get the recipe: air fryer baked brie with cranberry filling [26]
Cheddar Apple Butternut Squash Soup With Cinnamon Pecan Crumble
Start your Thanksgiving meal with this yummy warm soup.
Get the recipe: cheddar apple butternut squash soup with cinnamon pecan crumble [27]
Cheddar Rye Apple Hand Pies
Send your guests out the door with one of these hand pies.
Get the recipe: cheddar rye apple hand pies [28]
Mini Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pies
How darling are these mini mushroom and goat cheese pies?
Get the recipe: mini wild mushroom and goat cheese pies [29]
Sweet Potato Noodles With Prosciutto and Cranberries
Instead of roasting or mashing your sweet potatoes, why not make them into noodles?
Get the recipe: sweet potato noodles with prosciutto and cranberries [30]
Banana Bread Pudding
Give your bread pudding a fruity twist by using bananas.
Get the recipe: banana bread pudding [31]
Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash
Try making this Fall recipe in your Instant Pot.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot stuffed acorn squash [32]
Thanksgiving Pull-Apart Bread
This recipe may be billed as leftover pull-apart bread, but you could also make it for the main show.
Get the recipe: Thanksgiving pull-apart bread [33]
Beer Bread Muffins
Beer bread muffins? Sign us up.
Get the recipe: beer bread muffins [34]
Turkey Soup With Stuffing Dumplings
Rather than roasting your turkey, try making a soup with it instead.
Get the recipe: turkey soup with stuffing dumplings [35]
