Thanksgiving is a BIG meal, and it's not just the turkey that deserves all the attention. The sides are what really makes the meal so special. Check out some of our favorite delicious and perhaps unexpected Thanksgiving side dishes.
Roasted Honeynut Squash with Maple Pecans
This recipe for Roasted Honeynut Squash with Maple Pecans is the perfect combination of savory and sweet, with warm cinnamon and sage and candied maple pecans.
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Fig Dressing
This recipe for Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Fig Dressing is perfect for a fall dinner or even the holidays. It features crunchy shredded Brussels sprouts, juicy pomegranate seeds, tangy blue cheese and a delicious rich and bright bacon and fig dressing.
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream is the perfect side for a holiday meal or even a busy weeknight dinner. It's rich and creamy, a little tangy and incredibly satisfying.
Charred Broccolini with Chili and Garlic
This Charred Broccolini with Chili and Garlic recipe is a one-pan side dish with big, bold flavors and a crisp tender texture. It's the ideal side dish to roast chicken, grilled steak, pasta or seared tofu.
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts is the perfect side dish for the holidays or even a busy weeknight dinner. Glazed in luscious sweet and tangy maple, balsamic and mustard sauce, these sprouts are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Arugula and Pear Salad with Spiced Pecans
If you want to take your salad game to the next level, you have to give this Arugula and Pear Salad with Spiced Pecans a try. The flavors are perfectly balanced, there is contrasting and complimentary textures, and it tastes like a restaurant-quality salad.
Sautéed Delicata Squash with Crispy Sage
This Sautéed Delicata Squash with Crispy Sage recipe is warm and comforting and a perfect side dish for a holiday meal or a quick weeknight dinner. Delicata squash cooks quickly, has a sweet, earthy flavor and pairs perfectly with crispy fried sage leaves.
Maple Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Spiced Pepitas
This Maple Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Spiced Pepitas recipe is decadent, simple and a perfect side dish for a special occasion dinner or even a busy weeknight meal. The carrots are tender, slightly sweet and a perfect base for creamy goat cheese and toasted spiced pumpkin seeds.
Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes
This recipe for Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes makes positively delicious, crispy, creamy and rich potatoes. The crispy exterior is coated in a bit of butter and herbs while the inside is fluffy and creamy like mashed potatoes.
Kale and Apple Slaw
This Kale and Apple Slaw is the perfect bridge from late summer to fall, with crunchy and sweet apples, healthy kale and a tangy maple Dijon dressing. It's delicious as a side salad or you can top it with chicken, pork or a meat alternative for a hearty and healthy dinner salad.
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