Turkey may get the spotlight when it comes to Thanksgiving main dishes, but there are many reasons to incorporate a less traditional dish. Here are our favorite recipes that will put a twist
in your Thanksgiving dinner or simply round out your meal. Choose from recipes for pork and beef roasts, chicken, lasagnas, salmon, and more.

Sour cream and horseradish add bold flavor and bind fresh herbs and breadcrumbs to a juicy seared rib-eye, which is then baked until the steak is cooked and the topping is golden and crunchy. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe will make Thanksgiving dinner a snap.

This version of the family-friendly classic is rich with generous amounts of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Using Italian sausage for the meat in this lasagna is a clever shortcut that boosts flavor and cuts down cooking time.

Rosemary-seasoned carrots and shallots roast alongside a juicy roast-pork loin for an easy Thanksgiving main dish that's ready in just one hour. A simple white-wine-and-mustard pan gravy accompanies the roast to the table.

Get this elegant main course on the Thanksgiving table in less than an hour. Cornish game hens are roasted on a bed of shallots and red and green grapes accented with fresh thyme. Feel free to substitute bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for the hens.

Wide lasagna noodles are filled with a lightly mashed butternut-squash mixture flavored with sage and nutmeg, then baked with a creamy ricotta and parmesan topping. A garnish of fried sage leaves adds a burst of extra flavor and texture.

Minced garlic and bay leaves make an aromatic rub for this elegant pork-rib roast cooked with onions and topped with a fresh parsley and mustard sauce. With less than a half hour of prep time, you will be free to spend Thanksgiving out of the kitchen.

Stuffing a chicken with fresh parsley and thyme and adding white wine to the pan infuses the whole bird with flavor, as well as the carrots, potatoes, and leeks cooked next to it. Roasting at a high temperature seals in the chicken's juices and makes the skin crispy.

This flavorful roast can be marinated overnight and come out of the oven up to two hours before serving, making it a perfect main course for a busy Thanksgiving cook. The beef is marinated with horseradish and garlic, then seasoned with fresh rosemary and thyme before roasting at a high temperature to give it a crust without overcooking the meat.

Roasted butternut squash and sauteed spinach are layered with a super-simple roasted tomato sauce, three different cheeses, and no-bake lasagna noodles to make this rich and luxurious vegetarian lasagna. Use the leftover vegetables and cheese to make Roasted Vegetable Salad with Mozzarella for lunch the day after Thanksgiving.

Why not make fish the main attraction at Thanksgiving dinner? A broiled side of salmon glazed with brown sugar and mustard will feed a crowd and can be on the table in only 20 minutes. For a more economical option, use eight 6-ounce striped-bass or halibut fillets.

This recipe for rib-eye roast is enough for a Thanksgiving gathering of family and friends. The meat is served with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar-glazed shallots and a red wine pan sauce.

Pureed acorn squash, along with part-skim ricotta and Parmesan, make a rich and silky filling for this lasagna. Using no-boil noodles cuts the prep time down to just 15 minutes.

Caramelized pears and fresh thyme give this pork tenderloin main dish a fragrant allure. With only five ingredients, this easy, budget-friendly Thanksgiving main course will keep your stress levels low.

The perfect pairing of pancetta and sage brings big flavor to this roast pork loin. Tying the sage leaves and pancetta slices onto the roast with butcher's twine ensures they remain intact for a presentation that will impress Thanksgiving guests.

This impressive main course is surprisingly simple to prepare. Maple syrup makes a flavorful glaze, and the vegetables are cooked in the same pan alongside the hens. Whole chickens will work, too: Just increase the cooking time slightly.