Unconventional Thanksgiving Recipes From Chicago Chefs And Foodies (PHOTOS)

Part of what makes a Thanksgiving spread so comforting is the reliability of tradition--you can dream all week about the dishes you'll be served this Thursday and know you're likely to get your fix of cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. But, with the help of Chicago's top chefs and foodies, your unconventional contribution could end up being a family favorite.

We rounded up 18 Chicago chefs, restaurants and food bloggers and asked them to get creative with the ingredients likely to be on any mid-November shopping list. Check out their creations, with recipes below, and throw your own into the mix in the comments.

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[kareemachan]

10:41 AM on 11/23/2011

Love the idea for Thanksgiving dinner in a jar. That would be a great hit with the kids!

[AFOODGASM]

11:49 PM on 11/21/2011

Loved the article and all the yummy treats. I especially am a fan of corn pudding at Thanksgiving time. I really loved the Creamed Corn Panna Cotta and the Corn Creme Brulee. It's fun to pt corn into desserts. Check out my ( also in Chicago) take on a zesty and fun makeover of the plain green bean casserole. Much love and Happy FOODGASMIC Thanksgiving! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8H7gdQh-Ww

[SecndCitySoiree]

08:55 AM on 11/22/2011

So happy you liked my Corn Panna Cotta, Ashley! I will have step-by-step photos up on http://www.SecondCitySoiree.com either tonight or tomorrow.

[AFOODGASM]

11:38 PM on 11/21/2011

Those looking positively mouth watering and Foodgasm worthy! I was always a big fan of corn pudding growing up, so I just love the recipes and pictures for the Corn Creme Brulee and Creamed Corn Panna Cotta. Please check out my take on a zesty and fun makeover of the boring old green bean casserole. Much love and Happy FOODGASMIC Thanksgiving! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8H7gdQh-Ww

[Natalie Slater]

08:36 PM on 11/21/2011

Glad to see Nicole on HuffPo! I gathered up some of my favorite unusual holiday recipes here: http://bakeanddestroy.tumblr.com/post/13012906759/bakeanddestroy-heres-a-collection-of-some-of

[AFOODGASM]

11:52 PM on 11/21/2011

Hi Natalie,
I checked out your site and love the recipes. I really like the one for Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole Whoopie Pies. They just look super tasty and fun. I love whenyou can make food, fun! Keep up the awesome food :) And Happy Thanksgiving!

[Natalie Slater]

11:59 PM on 11/21/2011

Thanks so much! I checked your site out too - you're so cute, and I love your show! You definitely have a new viewer.