Thanksgiving without the Turkey

To be frank, not many people in my family are fond of roast turkey. My Mom, for instance, won't touch the stuff without a good heaping helping of cranberry sauce and gravy. Even my Dad (who cooks the darn thing) usually only eats turkey on Thanksgiving.

This year, we're not even cooking one.

It frees up a massive part of the day when you don't have to brine, marinate, or otherwise prepare a 15 pound bird. Instead, we'll be cooking prime standing rib roast for dinner, one of our go-to special occasion dinner recipes. Of course, the traditional Turkey Day fixings will still be coming along for the ride (mashed potatoes, green beans and bacon, stuffing, and my personal favorite, oven-charred brussel sprouts), so it'll still be a feast. It just won't be traditional. Anyhoo, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.