Traditional & Unique Dishes For Thanksgiving Centerpieces

For a real showstopper, why not make a prime rib roast? The trick to getting that perfect medium-rare interior? Sous Vide! This method allows you to hold your roast at temperature for hours, so you're not worried about "when the roast will be ready." Thanks to Gavin and Karen at Couple In The Kitchen for sharing.

My friend, Lisa Hatfield, from Delicious Table makes the best Beef Roast. So tender, juicy and flavorful, it's definitely holiday-worthy!

Veal Shanks slowly braised with 40 garlic cloves in a rich, savory sauce. Serve this one over mashed potatoes and no one will miss the turkey.

According to my friend Carol, publisher at From a Chef's Kitchen, this pot roast gets RAVE reviews. I can certainly see why it would!

If it's not too cold where you are, grilled veal chops with a garlic herb crust make a very special holiday meal, especially if you've got a smaller crowd this holiday.

Jacqui from The Pasta Project makes a Beef Braciole with Orecchiette pasta that combines decadence and comfort food. You'll want it over the long weekend if you don't make it for Thanksgiving!

All you need is a low heat and steady smoke for this mouthwatering eye of round roast. Thanks to Meaghan from 4 Sons "R" Us for sharing her recipe.

This easy eye of round roast with delectable onion gravy is more economical than pricey rib roasts. A great alternative that happens to be leaner too!

Want a Thanksgiving centerpiece that will knock their socks off? Rotisserie leg of lamb stuffed with feta, spinach and walnuts is it. It may look complicated, but it's pretty easy to do. Use an instant-read thermometer to gauge when the meat is done.

Standing whole grilled racks of lamb on a serving platter makes quite a presentation, but the flavors will keep you coming back for more. The simple wine herb marinade will make you the hostess with the mostest! Thanks to Lisa at Delicious Table for sharing her recipe!

This boneless leg of lamb is tender, juicy and perfect for holiday celebrations. Thanks to Marissa at Pinch and Swirl for sharing her recipe.

Want a decadent Thanksgiving entree, that cooks in 20 minutes? Oven-Roasted Rack of Lamb is the easy answer. Nothing could be simpler or tastier!

A savory pot of Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks over a mound of buttery mashed potatoes combines holiday flair with old-fashioned comfort food.

This glorious butterflied roast is filled with sauteed swiss chard and garlicky white beans. You won't need stuffing or mashed potatoes with this Thanksgiving entree.

The key to a juicy smoked pork loin is the brine. Just a few hours keep the meat moist and allow the low and slow smoking process to really penetrate the flesh. This is so tender and delicious, your guests will love it.

Sure, you've had ham, but have you ever had HAM GRAVY? Gavin and Karen from Couple in the Kitchen share their delicious recipe for this delectable Thanksgiving main.

A simple herb crust and pan gravy transform a boneless pork roast into a thing of beauty. Bonus - It doesn't take all day to cook either.

Making a baked ham from scratch is much easier than you might think. Just 20 minutes per pound to cook, means a 6 pound ham shank is ready to eat in 2 hours.

This glorious pork loin is butterflied and filled with an apple cherry stuffing. There's even a simple pan gravy to go with it!

Marta at Sense and Edibility shares her baked ham with a special brown sugar and pineapple glaze. Leftovers will make the best ham sandwiches.

Sarah at Season and Thyme, makes a mean Venison Backstrap perfect for your Thanksgiving meal. Seared in a cast iron skillet with a flavorful dry rub, it's a delicious alternative to fowl.

A whole glazed duck is rich and flavorful. Jana from The Peasant's Daughter says you'll love the sticky-sweet orange fig glaze. I believe she's right.

If you're an air-fryer fanatic, this succulent Pheasant recipe is for you. Tanya at The Top Meal swears by the crispy skin you get using this method.

With tender, fall-off-the-bone venison shanks in a rich red wine sauce, this slow-cooked venison osso buco is a simple yet delicious Italian classic. Thanks to Shane and Sara at A Tasty Kitchen for sharing their recipe.

My friend, Elaine over at Dishes Delish serves these dainty cornish game hens straight from the air fryer. Perfect for more intimate Thanksgiving gatherigs.

It's a stone-crab season, and these Florida favorites would make an ideal first course for Thanksgiving or decadent main. Stone crab claws are always served cold with a mustard dipping sauce (recipe included). BTW - since the fishmonger cooks these crab claws, it's the only NO-COOK option for the holidays.

Julie over at The Healthy Epicurean makes the BEST scallops. They're perfectly pan-seared and crusted with a pistachio gremolata. Best of all, this is a main course that's ready to enjoy in 15 minutes.

If you're craving something really special, how about Lobster Tails with a rich garlic butter sauce? This recipe comes from Sara over at Dinner At The Zoo.

If you're going to have a seafood feast -- go ALL OUT. Eden from Sweet Tea and Thyme makes an epic seafood boil. Line your dining room table with newspaper and commence being thankful for this spread!

Cooking salmon in puff pastry is a way to elevate this everyday fish and make it the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving spread. Thanks to Samantha from Little Ferraro Kitchen for sharing her recipe.

What you'll love about this crab stuffed shrimp is that they can be assembled ahead of time and cooked off at the last minute. I recommend Jumbo shrimp and lump crabmeat for this easy recipe.

Layered with pasta, cheese, bechamel sauce and mushroom duxelles, this vegetarian lasagna is a proud stand-in for a Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes a mouthwatering side dish for a larger meal.

This lasagna is layered with mashed butternut squash, sheets of pasta and a cheesy ricotta filling. Thanks to Cynthia from What A Girl Eats for sharing her recipe.

Sweet veg tucked into a rich cheesy white sauce. This vegetarian casserole makes a beautiful and delicious main course for Thanksgiving.

I love the idea of fixing individual mini pot pies for each of your guests. These veggie-filled pies swim in a savory vegetarian gravy; the flaky puff pastry is the crowning touch. The recipe is courtesy of Lizzie from It's A Veg World After All.

Stuff those cute little honeynut squash with cooked seasoned lentils and top with Greek yogurt for a beautiful, healthy vegetarian Thanksgiving entree. Make it vegan by swapping yogurt for vegan sour cream. Thanks to Cindy at The Sound of Cooking for sharing her recipe.

Liz from I Heart Veggies has a delicious acorn squash stuffed with rice, walnuts, cranberries and parmesan cheese. Make it vegan by swapping the cheese for nutritional yeast.

Savory mushrooms give this Wellington its umami richness, and Brazil nuts add a wonderful texture. Thanks to Dan and Jess from Vegan Punks for sharing this showstopper!

I love the creativity of this vegan "Cordon Bleu". Made with plant based ham, cheese and chick'n. Thanks to Toni at Food Sharing Vegan for sharing her recipe.

This vegan Wellington recipe comes from Victoria at Wow, It's Veggie. For a beautiful and tempting vegan Thanksgiving entree, she fills vegan puff pastry with mushrooms, carrots, spinach, walnuts, and spices.

Richard from School Night Vegan gives his Wellington a meaty appearance with beetroot, parsnips and vegan mince. This one had me fooled!

BAM! No one gets bored with THIS roasted cauliflower main course. Seasoned with chili paste, gochujang, and miso surrounded by tomato pesto, this is the definition of "centerpiece." Thanks to Kate at Dished for sharing her recipe.

Subbing traditional roast for meaty portobello mushrooms gives this "pot roast" it's umami quality. This dish from Trish at Rhubarbarians is worthy of your Thanksgiving table.