Chef Vatche Moukhtarian of Cracked Pepper Bistro at Palm and Herndon in northwest Fresno blends traditional tastes with a modern twist.

If the idea of preparing the Thanksgiving meal from scratch – without the benefit of boxes or mixes – seems overwhelming, there is help on the way. The Rev. Kevin Oster of Our ...

Their menu features dishes like organic tofu turkey, mashed potatoes with a carrot cashew gravy, quinoa stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean almondine, rice pilaf and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.