The bird may be the center of most Thanksgiving tables, but vegetarians don't have to miss out: Our cooks have created these rich and robust main dishes that will have your meat-eating family vying for a bite...

Possibly the most delicious turkey meatloaf we’ve come up with, this one is incredibly moist (dark turkey meat is key).

Lamb shoulder chops are an inexpensive cut that benefits from braising, and the wine really helps tenderize the connective tissues running through the flavorful meat.

This is the best turkey most of us have ever tasted. The truffle butter moistens the turkey’s meat and crisps its skin during a high-heat roast.

This version, made with store-bought wonton wrappers, is easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Albóndigas (meatballs) are often served in soup, but our skewered version needs only a squeeze of lime juice to bring out their meaty richness.

Thanksgiving turkey makes its way into a breakfast favorite.

Food editor Lillian Chou blended toasted chiles with spices and aromatics to create a brick-red adobo sauce that seasons both the bird and its gravy.

Classic stuffed cabbage is a time-consuming endeavor. This unorthodox version, which uses dried cranberries and a combination of beef and pork, is much easier.