Thanksgiving Redux - Some Past Dishes

We're doing a traditional Thanksgiving meal with family this year, but many times it is just the two of us. Given that, we often try to find a way to do something other than a whole turkey. We also like to try twists on the traditional holiday meal, while still keeping the spirit intact.

Here are a few dishes we've done in years past:

Rolled Turkey Leg Stuffed Thanksgiving-Style We're both dark meat people, so a meal composed solely of the leg and thigh is perfect for us. The stuffing inside keeps things solidly Thanksgiving-y. Add a sausage in the middle for extra credit.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Croquettes with a Gravy Center We invented these little guys last year - a ball of stuffing filled with bits of turkey, coasted in panko crumbs and deep-fried. The molten gravy in the center seals the deal.

Roasted Yams with Moroccan-Spiced Compound Butter Yams go really well with North African flavors. The simple addition of this compound butter takes a standard holiday side dish in a completely different, delicious direction.

Smoked Turkey Breast And of course we can't forget the smoker...

Have a great and food-filled holiday!