Finding Alternative Thanksgiving Meal Plans

Do you find yourself frazzled over the mere thought of preparing a Thanksgiving meal? If you don't have the time or energy to cook, check out these local restaurants for a delicious Thanskgiving-themed feast.

The Milton Inn: This fine dining establishment in Sparks will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving meal that features classics, such as hand-carved turkey and mashed and sweet potatoes but also specialty items including sauerkraut with sausage and truffle torte for dessert. Dishes are also offered ala carte. The Milton Inn is run by , The Restaurant Association of Maryland 2011 Chef of the Year.

If you'd rather enjoy your meal at home, arrange to pick up from a Cockeysville , complete with heating instructions. In addition to the traditional turkey, Andy Nelson's is also selling fried turkey and hickory ham. Sides include southern favorites, such as collard greens, dixie cut corn and macaroni and cheese.

Get a fusion of traditional and innovative with a Thanksgiving supper at this high-end Cockeysville eatery. Menu items include the traditional turkey, pumpkin cheesecake and beef barley soup. Our restaurant reviewer was with the cuisine at The Oregon Grille.

You trust this supermarket with your everyday grocery needs, so why not go there for your Thanksgiving meal as well? With 48 hours notice, Wegmans can create a traditional feast, a buffet menu, sushi platters and more for your family.

Friendly Farm Restaurant: This Upperco restaurant generally features family-style meals where guests choose an entree and are also treated to a host of sides. For Thanksgiving, customers can carry out a traditional meal for up to 16 guests. Regular menu items such as fried chicken, sugar biscuits and crabcakes can also be added to the order. The restaurant's president, Larry Wilhelm, the 2011 Brice & Shirley Phillips Lifetime Industry Achievement Award, which is awarded to the restauranteur who exemplifies the business principles and character of Brice and Shirley Phillips, founders of Phillips Seafood Restaurant.