What's your ethnic take on a Thanksgiving meal?

Turkey isn't the staple bird on some Thanksgiving tables, or sometimes it's served big with an ethnic twist. Here in Houston, with one of the most diverse immigrant communities in the country, we're wondering what are some ethnic twists to a traditional Thanksgiving meal?

We've talked to people before who've made turkey with green tomatillo marinade or made a tandoori turkey. Some opt out and go for a Cantonese duck or ham instead. Do you saute chorizo with brussels sprouts? Do you make a killer cranberry chutney that's better than NPR's Susan Stamberg's recipe?

We want to know how Thanksgiving's evolved in your household, and what's your ethnic take on a 'traditional' Thanksgiving meal.

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How has the Thanksgiving holiday evolved for you? Did your family celebrate it when they first came to America, or did they slowly adopt some holiday traditions as they 'settled' more in the States. If it's evolved, describe it. Who do you invite? What traditions do you have for the day?

Are there any specific dishes that have an ethnic twist. What are they? Describe them.

Is there one dish that's been a great hit. If so, what is it?

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Has there been any reluctance to try traditional Thanksgiving food? For example, was it hard to eat or make a turkey? Or on the other hand, do you have new twist to a Thanksgiving staple that has been met with resistance. If so, describe it. Did you get converts, or did they stay reluctant eaters?

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