The recipe uses a sweet-and-sour glaze and a traditional rice stuffing with pecans and golden raisins.

The refreshing mint and yogurt in the raita contrasts with the charred flavors of the quail.

For a more festive take on glazed ham, try clove and cider glazed ham.

Family celebrating Thanksgiving

The glaze incorporates apple cider, brown sugar, mustard, bourbon, and sweet spices.

Another pork-based dish to try is the holiday crown pork roast, perTaste of Home.

This simple festive dish is flavored with hearty spices like rosemary, sage, and thyme.

Honey-glazed ham

This dish incorporates lamb-shoulder chops, accompanied with Zinfandel jam and dried fruit.

So, trying Liberian chicken curry could be a great way to spice up your Thanksgiving.

Eprax, a Kurdish casserole that incorporates stuffed vegetables and lamb chops makes for a filling main dish.

Butternut squash lasagna

Vegetables like squash, potatoes, and tomatoes are stuffed with a spiced lamb and rice filling.

The casserole is eaten with pita, hummus, or a cucumber sauce.

Lentil loaf is another great option that is jam-packed with fiber and nutrients.

The onions are stuffed with saffron-infused basmati rice, toasted nuts, and dried fruit.

Sweet potato gnocchi topped with either brown butter or tomato sauce is another hearty vegetarian option.

Sage-pecan butternut squash ravioli is another festive take that works well for Thanksgiving (viaTaste of Home).

Looks like youcanstill have a Thanksgiving without the turkey with any of these delicious main course alternatives.