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.

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.

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.

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.