Our best lasagna recipe
And more marvelous mains for any special dinner (including *that* one).
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October 10, 2026

Good morning! Today is Saturday, Oct. 10, which means it’s 47 days until Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving, Garfield-style

Perhaps the only thought you’ve given to Thanksgiving is that you don’t want to do a turkey this year. Regina Schrambling’s beloved lasagna is sure to please a crowd, with its five stars and more than 11,000 reviews. It’s also, of course, great for non-Thanksgiving dinners, too. Make this for your next group gathering, and here are 22 other Thanksgiving mains that aren’t turkey for you to consider.

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New and noteworthy

Once you’ve scrolled through those beloved recipes, you can turn your attention to this crop of soon-to-be favorites, like a hearty (and hands-off) pot of smothered braised cabbage and golden fish sandwiches inspired by a fast-food favorite.

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Smothered Cabbage and Sausage

By Vallery Lomas

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1 hour 15 minutes

Makes 4 servings

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Golden Crispy Fish Sandwiches

By Toni Chapman

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40 minutes

Makes 4 sandwiches

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Slow-Cooker Coconut Black Bean Soup

By Sarah DiGregorio

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4 hours 15 minutes

Makes 6 servings

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Fresh Herb and Mozzarella Salad

By David Tanis

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20 minutes

Makes 6 servings

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Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cake

By Jocelyn Delk

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1 hour 55 minutes

Makes 8 to 12 servings

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And before you go

Do you love tinned fish as much as I do? The hungry experts at Wirecutter tasted nearly 40 kinds of canned tuna to find the best. And fret not sardine lovers, they’ve got you covered right here.

See you tomorrow.

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The Best Canned Tuna

Melissa Clark has been writing about food for The New York Times since 1997 and is the author of 46 cookbooks. Her latest is “The Big Book of Dinner,” coming in November. You can reach her at hellomelissa@nytimes.com.

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