Kendra’s Top Ten Alternatives To Thanksgiving Turkey

Last night I watched South Park. In last night's episode they brought something very important to light: all of us are just one can away from white trash. Not just any can of beer, but only PBR. :-) A classic. That's why drinking your dinner comes in at # 10.

We've all experienced Aunt Sally on too much sauce. So if you can't beat em join em. Now if you'd like to keep it somewhat classy, I suggest trying these Thanksgiving inspired cocktails:

• Pumpkin Martini
  
• Cranberry Cocktail
  
• Sweet Potato Martini
  
• Mashed Potato Beer
  
• Jagermeister Turkey
  

Via HuffingtonPost.com

Honestly, this one is for those of you (ME) who are cooking a turkey for the first time this year and need a reliable back up.

I love pizza and after calling around to a couple places in the area I couldn't find one pizza place that will be open on Thanksgiving.  Please share if you know of one.

On the other hand, if you absolutely love pizza and you'd like to make your own with a Thanksgiving twist then check out We Are Not Martha.

These chicks took pizza to the next level - Turkey Day style.

Step One: Remove all evidence of Marie Callender.

Kidding. Make some real good authentic lasagna or whatever tastes good.

My dad tells this story all the time of the best Thanksgiving dinner he ever had at an Italian friend's house. He always goes all drool-tastic on me when he talks about all the courses of pasta and then the main course: a BIG plate of lasagna. He said he was so stuffed but couldn't say no: "That would have been rude."

Here Are A Few Suggestion:

• Martha Stewart's Classic Cheese Lasagna
  
• Rachael Ray's Mexican Lasagna
  
• Giada De Laurentiis' Butternut Squash Lasagna
  

If you'd like to spice up your Thanksgiving and give it a Mexican spin, then try stuffed roast suckling pig. Not gonna lie, this looks pretty grotesque, but still intriguingly delicious.

Score the recipe HERE. Dude if you make this, please bring me leftovers!

I love me some pig. Oh and after dinner, you can burn some calories and spice up the night with Bacon Lube....Yeah it's real.

As long as you don't think about that cute nose or that fluffy tail, you can enjoy a delicious Panko and Mustard Crusted Rabbit like the recipe found HERE.

Now I've never actually eaten rabbit, but I pretty much love everything and will definitely try anything...that said, if you don't like it, that will just leave more room for dessert!

Again, this is another cute and cuddly creature you cannot think of...you only need to think about how delicious it is in your mouth. Now I have had lamb before and I think it's delicious and versatile. Between the rack of lamb or a big ass leg of lamb, you can't go wrong. Here are a couple of Thanksgiving Lamb Options:

• Leg Of Lamb By Chris Pandel of The Bristol, Chicago
  
• Braised Lamb From The Foodists
  

To me, serving goose for Thanksgiving sounds like old school British. Either way it still sounds delicious. Here's a great place to find everything you need to know about serving Goose, including great sides that will complement the bird.

The fun part about this main dish is everyone gets their own bird. Then again, that means more work for the cook. If you're up for the challenge, this video lays out how to cook these cute little delectable birds. Or if your more into an actual recipe, check out Paula Deans go at Cornish Hens.

This one is a no-brainer and a classic. If you don't have a fall back ham recipe, try this one HERE.

It's no surprise the Number One alternative protein to turkey is blood red and delicious! Honestly, I ask for this every year instead of turkey. Its so good every time. Here's a killer recipe if you need one.