If you close your eyes and say "Thanksgiving," what pops into your head? For many of us, it's probably an image of a beautifully burnished roast turkey surrounded by all of the go-to holiday sides.

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...