Everything But the Bird

Come Thanksgiving, turkeys demand marquee status. But we?re not coming to the show unless there are plenty of awesome supporting acts, like those in this over-the-top Thanksgiving menu of dream dishes.

By Lori Longbotham | Photography by Jonny Valiant

Make your planning even easier with the instant grocery list below!

Shrimp with White Cocktail Sauce >>
Polenta Bites Proven�al >>
Balsamic-Glazed Mushrooms >>
Pistachios with Anise and Orange >>
Goat Cheese with Cilantro and Canadian Bacon >>
Brown-Buttered Sugar Snap Peas with Pecans >>
Cranberry-Apricot Sauce >>
Dried-Fruit Stuffing >>
Butternut Squash with Ginger and Cilantro >>
Creamy Baked Fennel >>
Spiced Bundt Cake >>
Champagne-Tangerine Jelly >>
Caramel-Walnut Pie >>
Molasses Pumpkin Pie >>
Chocolate Chip Tiramisu Cheesecake >>
Iced Spiced Cranberry-Apple Jacks >>
Earl Grey Chai >>
Virgin Mojito Spritzers >>
Creamy Orangesicle Nog >>

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