Yes, Thanksgiving is all about tradition, but you've got to throw in a new dish or two every once in a while. Check out our recipes here.

We asked some of Chicago's best chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes with us. A gift for the gourmets among us.

Yes, there's turkey and stuffing and potatoes. But here are some alternative suggestions, with a focus on what to put in the dessert compartment, and how to handle leftovers.