Not cooking for an army this year? Sometimes it's nice to celebrate simply, with just a few near and dear.
If you're looking for something to take the place of that 20lb turkey, but still want it to be the star of the show, we've got some great ideas. Here are 12 gorgeous centerpiece dinners that aren't hard to make, but will wow and delight your guests.
1. Bacon Wrapped Quail
These delicate quail are deceptively easy to make. With a generous wrapping of bacon, and a butter pesto sauce, they're a savory delicacy.
Get the recipe here.
2. Smoked Duck With Spiced Pomegranate-Maple Glaze
Finished with a spiced pomegranate-maple glaze for a festive spin, this duck features the most tender, succulent meat. Don't be surprised if this smoked whole duck becomes a new family tradition.
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3. Stuffed Cornish Hens
Impress your guests with these elegant honey-glazed stuffed Cornish hens. Stuffed with a flavorful wild rice blend, these hens are sweetened with apples and dried cranberries.
Get the recipe here.
4. Easy Roasted Turkey Leg
These delicious roast turkey legs feature perfectly crispy skin and moist juicy meat. Quick and easy to make, these just might become a go-to for weeknight dinners as well!
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5. Turkey Roulade With Butternut, Mushroom and Cranberry Stuffing
This turkey roulade is made from turkey breast and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, Cremini mushrooms, and dried cranberries, then wrapped in Parma ham. It’s so flavorful, and perfect for any fall occasion!
Get the recipe here.
6. Air Fryer Pheasant
This delicious pheasant is cooked in the air fryer, for perfect results every time! Served with your favorite side dishes this is an easy "roasted" pheasant dinner that everyone will love!
Get the recipe here.
7. Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Vegan mushroom wellington is a showstopping main course fit for any Thanksgiving table. Boasting a medley of savory mushrooms, hearty potatoes, and aromatic herbs, it's beautifully wrapped in a flaky, golden pastry.
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8. Individual Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is such a classic, and these delicious little individual servings would make the perfect focal point of Thanksgiving dinner. Tenderloin filet steak is topped with a mushroom duxelles, and wrapped in flaky puff pastry, for a truly decadent meal.
Get the recipe here.
9. Parmesan Apple Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin
The savory stuffing in the recipe features pancetta, tart apples, and umami-rich Parmigiano Reggiano. It's sure-to-please dish, that's also surprisingly easy!
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10. Simple, Perfectly-Roasted Chicken
It's hard to go wrong with a comforting roast chicken. Even more so if that chicken happens to be one you raised yourself on pasture!
This foolproof recipe will help you roast a perfect chicken, every time. Get the recipe here.
11. Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin
This Turkey Tenderloin is rubbed with olive oil, garlic, spices, and herbs before cooking up to juicy, tender perfection in the Air Fryer. It's also quick and easy to make, so you won't be spending the whole morning in the kitchen!
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12. Duck Confit
This classic French dish, known for its rich flavor and tender, and fall-off-the-bone meat, is surprisingly simple to make. With hearty fall flavors, this would be a refined centerpiece to any Thanksgiving meal.
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Simple Galettes Are The Perfect Fall Dessert
Keep dessert easy with a delicious galette. These flavor-packed, deconstructed pies are perfectly on-trend, with a rustic simplicity that's always a win.
Here are 10 favorite galette recipes that are sure to please!
Desserts That Look Decadent (But Are Deceptively Easy!)
When you're looking for an easy dessert that's company-worthy, these recipes are just what you need!
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These No-Bake Recipes Are Your Easiest Cookie Fix
With the temperature is in the triple digits, the last thing you want is to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven. But that doesn't mean going without cookies!
Get these easy no-bake recipes here.
Double Chocolate Cookies To Slay Any Chocolate Craving
If you're hankering for chocolate, these are 12 decadent cookie recipes to save the day. Easy double chocolate cookies are just the ticket when you need a double-dose chocolate fix!
Get the recipes here.
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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