Hello, DIYers!
The holiday season has officially begun and Thanksgiving is fast approaching! Whether you are hosting this year and taking on the task of feeding your friends and extended family all on your own, or you are a guest who is hoping to wow with your contribution, Thanksgiving sides are as important as the turkey itself! Having a beautifully set table is only the beginning! Forget about the plain old mashed potatoes and stuffing out of a box. These recipes don’t take a master chef, but they are so different and decadent, your family will think you’ve recently taken lessons!
Happy cooking!
Green Beans Almondine
Fresh and delicious! This pairs perfectly with turkey and stuffing!
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Melting Sweet Potatoes
Yummy sweet potatoes topped with a maple pecan glaze? We’re calling it a side… but it could easily be a dessert!
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Creamy Collard Green Gratin
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Grandma’s Baked Artichoke Hearts
This is a great way to enjoy artichoke!
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Herb Stuffing Wreath
A bundt pan can turn this savory dish into a showstopping side for your Thanksgiving table this year!
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Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Panko and Golden Raisins
Are you a fancy, culinary genius? Your family will surely think so!
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Duchess Potatoes
These make an elegant addition to your Thanksgiving plates!
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Sweet Potato, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Galette
This is not only tasty, it’s absolutely gorgeous!
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Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cranberry Sauce
This is packed full of holiday flavor! Enjoy!
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Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon
Oh my gosh! How delicious does this look?! Blow your family away with this side dish!
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Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath
Carb heavy… but totally worth it!
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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These are super easy to make and PACKED with flavor! Delicious!
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Parmesan Popovers
Once you’ve had a popover, dinner rolls will never be the same!
Cranberry Chutney
Pump up the cranberry this year!
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Fried Mashed Potato Balls
How fun are these?!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Chestnut Dressing
Velvety chestnuts, raisins, celery and apple with a crispy top layer! Are you sold?
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Potato Leek Au Gratin
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… people sleep on leeks too much! They are DELICIOUS!
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Muffins
Ummmm… YES! Please!
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Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
Get creative with your rice!
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Bourbon Glazed Carrots and Pumpkin with Brown Sugar
Yummmmmy!
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Rosemary-Maple Cornbread Muffins
These have a flavor that just sings! Your family will be impressed!
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Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing
Don’t forget the apples at your Thanksgiving table!
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Celery Pear and Hazelnut Salad
Serving up a salad? Try this one!
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Sausage Stuffing
Yumm!
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Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Apple and Pancetta
This sounds absolutely amazing!
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Pesto Mashed Potatoes
This vegan side is best topped with yummy pine nuts!
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Roasted Acorn Squash
Thanksgiving is the time for squash! Give your guests a show!
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Oyster & Sausage Stuffing
Have a seafood loving family? This is for them!
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Garlic Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese
Oh my gosh! This is a delicious twist on the classic mac and cheese!
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Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Make your cranberry sauce REALLY exciting with this recipe!
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Cranberry Feta Brussels Sprout Salad With Candied Pecans And Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
I’m sorry… is your mouth watering? Because mine sure is!
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Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells
Enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving in these delicious and cheesy stuffed shells!
Hasselback Butternut Squash with Sage Butter and Prosciutto Breadcrumbs
Is it a mouthful to say? Sure. But a delicious, delicious mouthful!
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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Red Wine Gravy
Do something a little experimental with your gravy this year!
Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This is a fantastic keto recipe, but you would never know! It’s delicious!
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Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes
This is a sweet and tasty side that is easy to make!
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Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Fall salads are the best salads!
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Lobster Mac and Cheese
Make your mac and cheese extra special!
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Loaded Slow-Cooker Potatoes
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