Holiday Feasts with Smaller Celebration Meals.

It’s that time of the year to start planning your holiday menus. But this year might not have the same large gatherings and huge meals. So here are ideas for smaller celebration meals and alternatives to that traditional turkey:

Roast Chicken

The first Thanksgiving feast included fowl, most likely duck or goose. Those birds are bigger and more complicated to cook at home, so why not enjoy a comforting, succulent roast chicken!
 

Baked Ham

Tis the season for honey-baked hams. These days you can find smaller cuts of ham which you can glaze with honey and bake in the oven. This is great for leftover sandwiches, too.
 

Whole Roast Fish

If you want to feast on something special that’s not meat, try roasting a whole fish. You can easily do this in the oven and have dinner ready in less than an hour – depending on the fish and its size it can cook even faster.
 

Regional Seafood

The origin of Thanksgiving was a harvest festival celebrating the prime agriculture and food of the fall. Celebrate this year with the best of your region’s seafood – like with Dungeness crabs for those on the West Coast.
 

Cultural Dishes

Just because Thanksgiving is an American holiday, does not mean you have to strictly stay with the usual menu. Celebrate with the food of your ancestors and culture!
 

Take Out from Your Local Restaurants

If you don’t want to cook, this is the best opportunity to support your local restaurants. Take out! From one restaurant or from a variety to create your own personal buffet with leftovers for the week.

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