Even if you love going traditional with your Thanksgiving turkey every year (because you know grandma will say something if you don't), it's worth it to switch it up every once and a while. Not only could you breathe new life into the holiday by doing so, but there are some pretty tantalizing Thanksgiving turkey recipes out there that are really changing the game when it comes to this signature holiday dish. Some throw in a few genius ingredients you would never have thought to add to your roast or use cooking techniques that create a mind-blowing effect on the final product. Either way, they'll show you how easy it is to rework this classic into something new and exciting this year.

If you're thinking of going in a slightly different direction with your turkey, this Thanksgiving is the time to do it. There's seriously no better motivation to break from tradition than these innovative recipes, as they'll have you viewing the main dish of your Thanksgiving dinner in a whole new light. So turn over that old recipe card and take a look at a few new ways to prepare turkey. By the time you're done, you'll be wondering why you didn't try this sooner.