For many, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the turkey. It’s both symbol and centerpiece at the table. It is so familiar that it might even be considered, dare I say, boring?

There is so much to the autumn season, and there’s no reason a bird has to be at the center of it all. Why should it be? Particularly when there is so much produce coming into season just waiting to be enjoyed — even celebrated — as we savor the holiday with loved ones and friends. Continue reading for three show-stopping recipes that will have even your most ardent meat-loving friends asking for seconds…