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Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Stuffing, vegetables, and potatoes: we've got the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving day meal.
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105 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Let's all be honest, while turkey may get all the Thanksgiving attention, t...
Let's all be honest, while turkey may get all the Thanksgiving attention, the real stars of the meal are the side dishes. They spread on the dinner table, handed from guest to guest for a dollop of this or serving of that, and end up taking up the majority of your plate. Dishes like roasted vegetables, fluffy dressing, creamy mashed potatoes, airy rolls, seasonal salads, and the classic green bean casserole all combine to bring your Thanksgiving together. This collection of recipes allows you to easily stick with traditional flavors, or go a more adventurous route and opt for recipes like Chorizo and Roasted Poblano Wild Rice Stuffing or White Balsamic and Rosemary Cranberry Sauce. 
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

It's hard to beat toasty-yet-tender, craggy-edged bread stuffing, and you c...
It's hard to beat toasty-yet-tender, craggy-edged bread stuffing, and you can perfect it here with ease. Whether you're looking for inspiration for a new family favorite or trying to find a classic stuffing everyone's sure to love, these Thanksgiving stuffing recipes will fit the bill. As you know, if your Thanksgiving table doesn't have a dish of stuffing, the dinner won't be complete. (You might even hear a few grumbles of confusion.) Whole-grain farro and wild rice offer intensely savory twists on the stuffing theme. Whether your family calls it stuffing or dressing, bring new life to your Thanksgiving table with these recipes.
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Thanksgiving Potato Recipes

Round out the Thanksgiving menu with mashed and sweet potatoes galore, comf...
Round out the Thanksgiving menu with mashed and sweet potatoes galore, comforting classics, and surprisingly cheesy gratins. Perfect mashed potatoes are revered for being silky, starchy, and creamy. Our two-potato method achieves all three textures. You also can't go wrong with stacked, swirled, baked, or gratinéed spuds. Sweet, mashed, roasted, or truffled: We've got just the potato dish your family is craving. For every potato casserole, include a platter of Thanksgiving vegetable sides. Then, you'll have a truly beautiful table.
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Cranberry Sauce and Relish Recipes

No holiday spread is complete without this classic condiment. But the jelli...
No holiday spread is complete without this classic condiment. But the jellied substance that flops out of a can is a sad representation of how vibrant and fresh a cranberry sauce or relish can be. Our collection of cranberry sauce and relish recipes combine the jewel-toned ruby fruit with other fruits, herbs, and spices to create a delicious side that pairs beautifully with fresh turkey, stuffing, and vegetables. Try a classic recipe like our Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish, or venture outside the traditional flavor box and try our White Balsamic and Rosemary Cranberry Sauce.
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe or an adventurous twist on ...
Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe or an adventurous twist on the classic, we've got this holiday mainstay covered. The highly nutritious root vegetable (sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins A and C) isn't just healthy, it's delicious and diverse. Sweet potato casseroles can straddle the line between sweet and savory, which makes it the ideal side dish or dessert for your holiday table. And if you'd rather not save your sweet potato dish for Thanksgiving, rest assured these recipes are just as good on a weekday in the middle of March.
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Vegetable Recipes for Thanksgiving

Turn to simple, vibrant veggie sides to add color and texture to your holid...
Turn to simple, vibrant veggie sides to add color and texture to your holiday meal. The sprout, the bean, and the bitter green: the fresh flavors of green vegetables are an essential part of the Thanksgiving plate. But don't stop with just green veggies, try caramelized winter squash or crisp beans, citrus-flecked salad or a showstopping whole cauliflower. Potatoes shouldn't be the only veggies to get real estate on the Thanksgiving dinner table. 
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Holiday Breads and Extras

Complete your healthy holiday dinner with these indispensable condiments an...
Complete your healthy holiday dinner with these indispensable condiments and baked goods. The stars of the holiday feast may be the turkey and sides, but we'd argue the breads and little extras are where home cooks can really make their holiday spread shine. From cranberry sauces and relishes to rolls and baked breads, this collection of recipes is a great place to start when you're finishing your holiday menu planning. We've even included a few sweets that are great gifts for dinner guests to take with them when they leave.