There is nothing better than the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Loved ones gather every year to enjoy this holiday tradition, at the center of which is of course the Thanksgiving Turkey. For most of my life the thanksgiving Turkey was more or less a traditional bird. My mom would start the process the night before, and the turkey would cook for hours until it was just right. But these days there are an increasing number of new traditions when it comes to the thanksgiving diner table and finding new and interesting twists on the thanksgiving turkey is all the rage.

Below you will find 3 of my favorite versions of the Thanksgiving turkey, enjoy!

Deep Fried Turkey - Deep fried turkey is becoming more and more popular every year. This method of course requires a deep fryer but they are pretty common these days, and around the holidays especially, you should have no problem find an affordable Turkey deep fryer at your local cooking store or even possibly the grocery store. Deep fried turkeys come out most and delicious, but you may want to cook them outside or in the garage because they can be messy and the oil is flammable.

The Classic American Thanksgiving Turkey - An oldie but a goody, the classic turkey is slow roasted and relies on butter, vegetables and seasoning to get it's traditional flavor. The key to making a great tasting classic Thanksgiving turkey is to be sure that it doesn't dry out. You may even choose to use a little white wine to keep the turkey moist and flavorful.

Vegan Turkey Loaf - For the animal lovers, or simply the health conscious folks out there, an increasingly popular tae on the Thanksgiving turkey is to skip the turkey altogether. By Combining nuts, breadcrumbs, some vegetables and grains you can make a delicious vegan Thanksgiving turkey that is sure to please even the most finicky eaters.