Thanksgiving used to be all about traditions and for some of us it still is. You’d have the same kind of turkey and stuffing cooked by either Mom or Grandma, the usual gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, sweet potatoes or yams…Everyone knew ahead of time how the dinner would look and taste.

Since food became a form of entertainment in American culture, each Thanksgiving brings with it a new way to impress your guests with the ubiquitous bird.

Here, for your entertainment, are the top ten trendy ways to prepare your turkey:

1. Grill Roasted Turkey
2. Brined Turkey
3. Dry Brined Turkey
4. Turkey with Fancy Stuffing Ingredients
5. Mexican Style Thanksgiving Turkey
6. Spatchcocked Turkey with Stuffing underneath
7. Take it apart/Make it ahead Turkey
8. Tea Smoked Asian Style Turkey
9. Deep Fried Turkey
10. Bacon Wrapped Turkey