The holiday season is just around the corner and that means dreaming up delicious seasonal meat dishes to wow guests with at one's annual party. Although clearly not made with everyone in mind (sorry, vegetarians), it is hard to feel bad when taking in these bizarre recipes. Creativity has not been left in the dust when it comes to these creations.
Whether thinking up something fun for turkey leftovers or simply a new way to present something very traditional, these seasonal meat dishes experiment in ways that will inspire people to tap into their imaginations this year. The gift of food is something everyone loves, so some extra thought into seasonal meat dishes will go a long way.
16 Seasonal Meat Dishes
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Bacon-Shelled Holiday Eggs
Atomic Shrimp's Bacon Egg is A Bacon-Wrapped Breakfast
15
Hot Dog Holiday Decor
The Mini Crescent Dog Wreath Makes Pigs in a Blanket Festive
14
Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' Thanksgivukkah Dog Brings Out the Best Flavors of Both Holidays
13
Bizarre Holiday Turkey Pies
Experiement This Year With a 2012 American Thanksgiving Lasagna
12
Holiday Supper Sandwiches
The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
11
Baked Holiday Deli Pies
Enhance Your Thanksgiving Menu With a Turkey-Cran Appetizer Pizza
10
Donut-Inspired Turkeys
TurDunkin by Unwholesome Foods is Stuffed with Munchkins
9
Latke Burgers
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Hannukah Hybrid Holiday with a Frankenstein-esque Burger
8
Festive Squash Hamburgers
The Burger King Pumpkin Burger is Only Available in Japan
7
Pork-Infused Seasoning DIYs
The Bacon Salt DIY is Porky Perfection
6
Canned Festive Feasts
The GAME Christmas Tinner Boasts Nine Deliciously Compact Layers
5
Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
4
Bold Buttery Bites
These Chicken Pot Pie Poppers are a Petite Remix of the Classic
3
Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Brussels Sprouts Burgers
Burger King Sprout Surprise Whopper Filled With Cabbage-Like Vegetables
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Snack-Stuffed Turkeys
This Different Turkey Recipe Incorporates the Classic Cake into the Mix
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Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs Just Added a New Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
Vegan Ground Meat Mixtures
Trader Joe's New Meatless Ground is a Vegan Ground Meat Substitute
Festive Steakhouse Menus
The Outback Steakhouse Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Day Fixin’s Ice Cream is Sweet and Spiced
Celebratory Family Menus
KFC Curated the Real-Talk Mother's Day Menu with Chrissy Teigen.
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Pastrami-Inspired Martinis
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Plant-Based Meatball Trees
IKEA's Veggieball Christmas Tree Creates a Plant-Powered Centerpiece
Seasonal Thanksgiving Sausages
Dog Haus' Würst Thanksgiving Sausage is Full of Autumnal Flavors
Umami Condiment Bundles
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Playful Multipurpose Seasonings
McCormick's Flavor Maker Seasonings Work as Toppings & Ingredients
Festive Canned Martinis
Loverboy's Holiday Cookie Duo Makes Sugar Cookies & Gingerbread Drinkable
Wood Oven-Cooked Pizzas
Trader Joe's Spicy Meat Pizza Brings the Heat
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Artisanal Plant-Based Sausages
These New Tofurky Sausages Come in Two Flavors
Upcycled Meat Alternatives
Migros Crafts Alt Meat from Spent Brewer’s Grain
Cider-Flavored Bacon Strips
Hormel Black Label Apple Cider Bacon Shares the Flavors of Fall
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Deli-Inspired Sliced Meats
These Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meats are 100% Natural
Plant-Based Kebab Skewers
Unilever's The Vegetarian Butcher Launches a New Plant-Based Kebab
Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals
Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
Holiday Heat-and-Serve Meals
Boston Market Has New Heat & Serve Meals for the 2022 Holiday Season
Festive Kefir Products
These Seasonal Lifeway Kefir Products Come in Two Options
Hearty Vegan Winter Soups
18 Chestnuts Offers a Selection of Gluten- and Dairy-Free Winter Soups
Seasonal Christmas Meats
ALDI is Celebrating Christmas with the New Christmas Hams and Turkeys
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus
TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails
Ready-to-Cook Frozen Meat Products
The Aunt Bessie’s Frozen Meat Joints Come in Five Options
Seasonal Spring Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Created the New Easter Bunny & Patrick Sandwich
Fall-Themed Diner Menus
Denny's Fall Menu is Being Launched for a Limited Time
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Christmas-Themed Baked Goods
Fatherson Bakery Debuts its Festive Christmas Range
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Autumnal Ice Creams
The Harvest Festival Series by Salt & Straw is Full of Fall Flavors
Shareable Appetizer Buckets
Subway Debuted Pigs in Blankets Sharing Bucket for the Holidays
Nutritious Wintertime Meal Bowls
Jason's Deli Handcrafted Bowls Come in Three Varieties
Premade Charcuterie Boards
The Columbus Craft Meats Handcrafted Charcuterie Board is at Walmart
Cultivated Ice Age Meatballs
Vow's Mammoth Meatballs Show the Potential of Cultivated Meat
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Comfort Foods
The Boston Market At Home Frozen Foods Has Been Expanded
Festively Flavored Mayo Spreads
Primal Kitchen Cranberry Mayo is Arriving for the Holidays
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Versatile Plant-Based Meat Products
These New THIS Products are Arriving This Month in the UK
Edible Meat Menus
Smokey Bones Created an Edible Meat Menu Out of Smoked Beef Jerky
Southern Recipe Plant-Based Products
The Vegetarian Butcher’s ‘Hentastic’ is Tender and Juicy
Comfort Food Frozen Pies
These New Pukka Pies Come in Three Satisfying Varieties
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Festive Holiday Meal Menus
The Honey Baked Ham Company Has Launched its Holiday Menu
Festive BBQ Meal Packs
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Has Launched Ready-to-Serve Holiday Party Packs
Savory Beef Cocktails
The Savory Project Serves Unconventional Drinks Like "Thai Beef Salad"
Organic Pumpkin Hummus
Cedar's Foods Boasts a Slew of Recipes, Featuring Its Pumpkin Hummus
Ready-to-Cook Restaurant-Inspired Products
Tesco Taste Shack Has Chicken Dishes, Sides and More
Cranberry Season Campaigns
Ocean Spray's How You Cran Celebrates a Favorite Holiday Flavor
Savory Snacking Donuts
These Mini Donuts are Stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Christmas Family Dinners
Farm Boy Offers $199.99 Christmas Family Dinner for Easy Holiday Feasting
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Newk's Fall 2023 Menu Includes Five Delicious New Options
Cup-Packaged Deli Meals
The MamaMancini’s in a Cup Range Has Been Expanded
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These Seasonal ALDI Finds Have Been Unveiled for the Holidays
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
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OMV! Vegan No Turkey Features a Crispy "Skin" Coating
Mascarpone-Infused Side Dishes
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This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart is Fall-Ready
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The Kroger Freshgiving Meal Feeds 10 for Less Than $5 Each
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Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
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These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
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The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
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El Pollo Loco Launches the Special Holiday Carnitas Menu
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'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
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This "Sharkuterie" Board Spotlights Trader Joe's Products
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Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
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Heat-and-Eat Pulled Pork Dishes
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The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
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Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
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The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
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Burns Pet Nutrition's Turkey Dog Food Recipe is a Special Holiday Treat
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Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
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The Aldi Finds Seasonal Products Will Arrive in the New Year
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Pulled Pork Parfaits
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Remixed Holiday Diner Dishes
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Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
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Lamb-Free Easter Roasts
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Homestyle Heat-and-Serve Meals
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Meaty Cheese Bread Appetizers
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Winter-Ready QSR Menus
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Vegan Holiday Meal Wraps
The Pollen + Grace Festive Stuffing + Winter Veg Wrap is Hearty
Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas
This Butternut Squash Italian Lasagna is Sure to Be a Fall Staple
Seasonal Short Rib Dinners
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