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50 THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

LJ


Posted by Laura Jackson



Looking for fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving side dishes this year? Add a small
twist on an old favorite to make all your traditional flavors pop. Check out our
list of ideas to get your imagination brewing. Just a word of caution as you
begin reading… you might get hungry.


SUPER SPUDS 

 1. Parmesan Potatoes - Make your standard mashed potato recipe with the potato
    skins on and add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to turn an
    ordinary dish into a Thanksgiving special.
 2. Colorful Concoctions - Roast small red, purple and gold potatoes with olive
    oil, rosemary, garlic, Italian dressing, coarse salt and pepper for a
    beautiful and tasty side. Garnish with lemon or orange slices.
 3. Scalloped Potatoes Extraordinaire - Braise the fennel and onions, then add
    the potatoes and simmer in half-and-half before assembling to bake.
 4. Mashed Potato Croquettes - Basically, rolled balls of mashed potatoes fried
    in a crispy flour and egg batter. What's not to love?
 5. Loaded Baked Potato Casserole - Combine all your favorite baked potato
    toppings such as sour cream, green onions, butter, bacon crumbles and more
    with potato slices or cubes and bake.

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CRANBERRY CREATIONS 

 1. Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs - Try adding cranberry jelly mixed with
    chipotle peppers to your favorite mini meatball recipe.
 2. Apricot Cranberry Sauce - After boiling fresh cranberries in orange juice
    and honey, add diced dried apricots, a handful of chopped crystallized
    ginger and orange zest for a tangy treat.
 3. Punched up Cranberry Relish - Add a splash of an orange liqueur (Cointreau
    works well) and grated orange zest to your favorite cranberry recipe.
 4. Wild Rice with Cranberries - Mix dried cranberries, cinnamon and toasted
    almonds into a prepared rice medley for extra Thanksgiving appeal.
 5. Cran-cherry Sauce - Using a small saucepan, combine one package of fresh
    cranberries, dried cherries, orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon; boil
    until the cranberries pop and cherries are nice and plump (about 15
    minutes). Best when made ahead and all the flavors settle in overnight in
    the fridge.




BETTER WITH BACON 

 1. Creamy Corn with Bacon - Add chopped, crisp bacon to a sautéed mixture of
    corn (fresh or frozen), onion and red bell pepper. Mix in the creaminess
    with a package of cream cheese, a tablespoon of milk, salt and pepper. Top
    with any remaining bacon you haven't snacked on already.
 2. Brussels Wrapped with Bacon - Even your picky eaters will be surprised at
    how the salty, crispy bacon makes brussels sprouts roasted in the oven oh so
    much better.
 3. Cheesy Cauliflower with Bacon Crumbles - Cauliflower florets are smothered
    in a cheese sauce (if you're in a rush, try canned cheese soup or a jar of
    queso) then topped with a breadcrumb, butter and salt mixture with bacon
    crumbles on top. Bake until golden brown and irresistible.
 4. Bacon and Balsamic Glazed Sugar Snap Peas - Crisp minced bacon in a large
    skillet, then add the sugar snap peas, balsamic vinegar and sugar until the
    balsamic has reduced and the sugar is dissolved.
 5. Maple Bacon Roasted Butternut Squash - Cook the bacon, then bake cubed
    butternut squash, maple syrup and cinnamon in 2 tablespoons of rendered
    bacon fat for 40 minutes. Sprinkle bacon crumbles on top.

 

 


SWEET POTATO PIZZAZZ 

 1. Sweet Potato Streusel - Top your traditional baked sweet potatoes with a
    crunchy streusel made with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans and melted
    marshmallows.
 2. Bourbon-Glaze - Add a fourth of a cup of your favorite bourbon to a mixture
    of baked sweet potatoes, apples and golden raisins.
 3. Tarter Taters - Add dried apricots, orange juice, orange zest, honey and
    cinnamon to roasted sweet potatoes.
 4. Baked Twice - Prepare just as you would with white potatoes, but top with a
    crunchy brown sugar and pecan mixture.
 5. Sweet Potato Skins - Bake your sweet potatoes in the oven, then scoop out
    the creamy insides and mix with olive oil, cream cheese and cinnamon and
    reinsert after toasting the skins a little longer in the oven. These also
    make great game-watching food.




ROLL ON 

 1. Cornbread Muffins Plus Some - Give store-bought corn muffin mix an upgrade
    by adding your own flavors such as jalapeños, cheddar cheese, dried onions
    or tomatoes.
 2. Give Thanks Focaccia - Top your best focaccia recipe with golden raisins,
    walnuts and sesame seeds and roast until lightly browned.
 3. Pumpkin Gingerbread - With the spicy smells of allspice, cloves and cinnamon
    filling the kitchen, you're sure to draw everyone in.
 4. Rosemary Rolls - Just brush the tops of your usual yeast rolls with melted
    butter, fresh rosemary and sea salt before baking.
 5. Parmesan Biscuits - Add Parmesan cheese and heavy cream into your favorite
    biscuit batter for a tasty twist.


GOING GREEN FOR GREEN BEANS 

 1. Not Your Mother's Green Bean Casserole - Enjoy all of the creamy minus the
    cans. Mix together half-and-half, fresh sautéed mushrooms and green beans,
    then top with roasted pumpkin seeds.
 2. Fried Green Beans - Tempura-battered and fried green beans topped with a
    rich, creamy gravy are just decadent enough for the holiday.
 3. Brown Butter Beans - Sauté roasted hazelnuts in brown butter to serve over
    green beans with a pinch of lemon zest.
 4. Crunchy Green Beans - Toasted coconut and half a teaspoon each of curry
    powder, salt, cumin and coriander give these beans a delightful crunchiness.
 5. Green Bean Salad with Cranberries - Cook your green beans until slightly
    tender, but still crisp, then immerse them in an ice bath. Sauté shallots
    together with hazelnuts (or almonds), cranberries (dried or fresh), honey,
    apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Cool and add to beans for a great
    make-ahead dish.

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VORACIOUS VEGGIES 

 1. Spiced Root Vegetables with Pumpkin Seeds - Peel and cut carrots, parsnips,
    red onions and celery root and season with cumin and coriander seeds, coarse
    salt and fresh cilantro. Bake with olive oil and top with crispy toasted
    pumpkin seeds.
 2. Roasted Brussel Sprouts - Balsamic vinegar and onions create sweet,
    caramelized flavors.
 3. Sautéed Carrots - Cook carrots with a little butter and chopped fresh dill
    for an easy, colorful and tasty dish.
 4. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Add sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano
    cheeses to softened squash, along with a dash of cinnamon and ginger to al
    dente pasta noodles.
 5. Roasted Cauliflower - Roast cauliflower florets sprinkled with Parmesan
    cheese, salt and pepper for 20 minutes until it's golden brown, tender and
    tempting.




VEGAN MADE EASY 

 1. Lemon Maple Squash - Dip thick pieces of butternut squash into maple syrup
    and lemon juice and roast in the oven.
 2. Mushroom Quinoa - Cook quartered button mushrooms, cubed sweet potatoes,
    garlic and kale in olive oil and white wine, then add to cooked quinoa.
 3. Grilled Lemon Zucchini with Scallions - Brush zucchini wedges with a mixture
    of lemon juice, sliced scallions, crushed red pepper and olive oil, then
    grill.
 4. Kale and White Bean Soup - Start this hearty soup by cooking celery, onion,
    garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in olive oil, then adding cannellini
    beans, lemon juice, orzo, kale and vegetable broth to simmer.
 5. Spiralized Zucchini and Carrot Salad - Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce,
    brown sugar, grated ginger and toasted peanut oil and toss in cilantro,
    peanuts, spiralized zucchini and carrots for a delicious and colorful side
    salad.


INSTANT POT OR PRESSURE COOKER DISHES

 1. Pumpkin Risotto - Total time 30 minutes with Arborio rice, olive oil, sage,
    shallots, garlic, vegetable broth, canned pumpkin puree, butter, salt and
    pepper.
 2. Butternut Squash Soup with Curry - Total time 20 minutes with cubed
    butternut squash, onion, garlic, curry powder, olive oil, coconut milk,
    salt, pepper and vegetable stock.
 3. Homestyle Applesauce - Total time 30 minutes with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg,
    salt, honey and water.
 4. Cauliflower Potato Soup - Total time 40 minutes with cauliflower florets,
    small red potatoes, chicken stock, garlic, chopped bacon, onions, heavy
    cream, bay leaves, green onions and grated Parmesan.
 5. Sweet Carrot Puree - Total time 10 minutes with carrots, butter, honey,
    brown sugar, sea salt and water.

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GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS 

 1. Nutty Rice Pilaf - Sauté rice, onion, garlic, dried cranberries, chopped
    walnuts and slivered almonds in olive oil. Add vegetable broth and cover to
    soften.
 2. Gluten-free Green Bean Mushroom Casserole - Find that familiar taste using
    gluten-free panko-style fried onion rings. Also watch for the hidden gluten
    in your standard cream of mushroom soup and opt for the g-free kind instead.
 3. Roasted Asparagus - Try kalamata olives, parsley, red wine vinegar, olive
    oil, salt and pepper drizzled over trimmed asparagus and bake for 10
    minutes.
 4. Potato Buttermilk Buns - Look for a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free
    yeast to bake soft buttermilk buns perfect for delicious dipping in turkey
    gravy.
 5. Baked Apples - Cover fresh apples in a yummy concoction of brown sugar,
    cinnamon, cardamom and rum, then bake until soft.



Of course, the best part of Thanksgiving is taking time to enjoy and give thanks
for our beloved family and friends, but taking time to linger over our favorite
foods never hurts either. Enjoy!

Laura Jackson is a freelance writer based in Hilton Head, S.C. with her husband
and two teenagers.


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50 THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES

Looking for fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving side dishes this year? Add a small
twist on an old favorite to make all your traditional flavors pop. Check out our
list of ideas to get your imagination brewing. Just a word of caution as you
begin reading… you might get hungry.






SUPER SPUDS 

 1. Parmesan Potatoes - Make your standard mashed potato recipe with the potato
    skins on and add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to turn an
    ordinary dish into a Thanksgiving special.
 2. Colorful Concoctions - Roast small red, purple and gold potatoes with olive
    oil, rosemary, garlic, Italian dressing, coarse salt and pepper for a
    beautiful and tasty side. Garnish with lemon or orange slices.
 3. Scalloped Potatoes Extraordinaire - Braise the fennel and onions, then add
    the potatoes and simmer in half-and-half before assembling to bake.
 4. Mashed Potato Croquettes - Basically, rolled balls of mashed potatoes fried
    in a crispy flour and egg batter. What's not to love?
 5. Loaded Baked Potato Casserole - Combine all your favorite baked potato
    toppings such as sour cream, green onions, butter, bacon crumbles and more
    with potato slices or cubes and bake.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Host a Thanksgiving dinner potluck with a sign up. View an Example



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


CRANBERRY CREATIONS 

 1. Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs - Try adding cranberry jelly mixed with
    chipotle peppers to your favorite mini meatball recipe.
 2. Apricot Cranberry Sauce - After boiling fresh cranberries in orange juice
    and honey, add diced dried apricots, a handful of chopped crystallized
    ginger and orange zest for a tangy treat.
 3. Punched up Cranberry Relish - Add a splash of an orange liqueur (Cointreau
    works well) and grated orange zest to your favorite cranberry recipe.
 4. Wild Rice with Cranberries - Mix dried cranberries, cinnamon and toasted
    almonds into a prepared rice medley for extra Thanksgiving appeal.
 5. Cran-cherry Sauce - Using a small saucepan, combine one package of fresh
    cranberries, dried cherries, orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon; boil
    until the cranberries pop and cherries are nice and plump (about 15
    minutes). Best when made ahead and all the flavors settle in overnight in
    the fridge.


BETTER WITH BACON 

 1. Creamy Corn with Bacon - Add chopped, crisp bacon to a sautéed mixture of
    corn (fresh or frozen), onion and red bell pepper. Mix in the creaminess
    with a package of cream cheese, a tablespoon of milk, salt and pepper. Top
    with any remaining bacon you haven't snacked on already.
 2. Brussels Wrapped with Bacon - Even your picky eaters will be surprised at
    how the salty, crispy bacon makes brussels sprouts roasted in the oven oh so
    much better.
 3. Cheesy Cauliflower with Bacon Crumbles - Cauliflower florets are smothered
    in a cheese sauce (if you're in a rush, try canned cheese soup or a jar of
    queso) then topped with a breadcrumb, butter and salt mixture with bacon
    crumbles on top. Bake until golden brown and irresistible.
 4. Bacon and Balsamic Glazed Sugar Snap Peas - Crisp minced bacon in a large
    skillet, then add the sugar snap peas, balsamic vinegar and sugar until the
    balsamic has reduced and the sugar is dissolved.
 5. Maple Bacon Roasted Butternut Squash - Cook the bacon, then bake cubed
    butternut squash, maple syrup and cinnamon in 2 tablespoons of rendered
    bacon fat for 40 minutes. Sprinkle bacon crumbles on top.

 

 


SWEET POTATO PIZZAZZ 

 1. Sweet Potato Streusel - Top your traditional baked sweet potatoes with a
    crunchy streusel made with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans and melted
    marshmallows.
 2. Bourbon-Glaze - Add a fourth of a cup of your favorite bourbon to a mixture
    of baked sweet potatoes, apples and golden raisins.
 3. Tarter Taters - Add dried apricots, orange juice, orange zest, honey and
    cinnamon to roasted sweet potatoes.
 4. Baked Twice - Prepare just as you would with white potatoes, but top with a
    crunchy brown sugar and pecan mixture.
 5. Sweet Potato Skins - Bake your sweet potatoes in the oven, then scoop out
    the creamy insides and mix with olive oil, cream cheese and cinnamon and
    reinsert after toasting the skins a little longer in the oven. These also
    make great game-watching food.


ROLL ON 

 1. Cornbread Muffins Plus Some - Give store-bought corn muffin mix an upgrade
    by adding your own flavors such as jalapeños, cheddar cheese, dried onions
    or tomatoes.
 2. Give Thanks Focaccia - Top your best focaccia recipe with golden raisins,
    walnuts and sesame seeds and roast until lightly browned.
 3. Pumpkin Gingerbread - With the spicy smells of allspice, cloves and cinnamon
    filling the kitchen, you're sure to draw everyone in.
 4. Rosemary Rolls - Just brush the tops of your usual yeast rolls with melted
    butter, fresh rosemary and sea salt before baking.
 5. Parmesan Biscuits - Add Parmesan cheese and heavy cream into your favorite
    biscuit batter for a tasty twist.


GOING GREEN FOR GREEN BEANS 

 1. Not Your Mother's Green Bean Casserole - Enjoy all of the creamy minus the
    cans. Mix together half-and-half, fresh sautéed mushrooms and green beans,
    then top with roasted pumpkin seeds.
 2. Fried Green Beans - Tempura-battered and fried green beans topped with a
    rich, creamy gravy are just decadent enough for the holiday.
 3. Brown Butter Beans - Sauté roasted hazelnuts in brown butter to serve over
    green beans with a pinch of lemon zest.
 4. Crunchy Green Beans - Toasted coconut and half a teaspoon each of curry
    powder, salt, cumin and coriander give these beans a delightful crunchiness.
 5. Green Bean Salad with Cranberries - Cook your green beans until slightly
    tender, but still crisp, then immerse them in an ice bath. Sauté shallots
    together with hazelnuts (or almonds), cranberries (dried or fresh), honey,
    apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Cool and add to beans for a great
    make-ahead dish.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


VORACIOUS VEGGIES 

 1. Spiced Root Vegetables with Pumpkin Seeds - Peel and cut carrots, parsnips,
    red onions and celery root and season with cumin and coriander seeds, coarse
    salt and fresh cilantro. Bake with olive oil and top with crispy toasted
    pumpkin seeds.
 2. Roasted Brussel Sprouts - Balsamic vinegar and onions create sweet,
    caramelized flavors.
 3. Sautéed Carrots - Cook carrots with a little butter and chopped fresh dill
    for an easy, colorful and tasty dish.
 4. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Add sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano
    cheeses to softened squash, along with a dash of cinnamon and ginger to al
    dente pasta noodles.
 5. Roasted Cauliflower - Roast cauliflower florets sprinkled with Parmesan
    cheese, salt and pepper for 20 minutes until it's golden brown, tender and
    tempting.


VEGAN MADE EASY 

 1. Lemon Maple Squash - Dip thick pieces of butternut squash into maple syrup
    and lemon juice and roast in the oven.
 2. Mushroom Quinoa - Cook quartered button mushrooms, cubed sweet potatoes,
    garlic and kale in olive oil and white wine, then add to cooked quinoa.
 3. Grilled Lemon Zucchini with Scallions - Brush zucchini wedges with a mixture
    of lemon juice, sliced scallions, crushed red pepper and olive oil, then
    grill.
 4. Kale and White Bean Soup - Start this hearty soup by cooking celery, onion,
    garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in olive oil, then adding cannellini
    beans, lemon juice, orzo, kale and vegetable broth to simmer.
 5. Spiralized Zucchini and Carrot Salad - Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce,
    brown sugar, grated ginger and toasted peanut oil and toss in cilantro,
    peanuts, spiralized zucchini and carrots for a delicious and colorful side
    salad.


INSTANT POT OR PRESSURE COOKER DISHES

 1. Pumpkin Risotto - Total time 30 minutes with Arborio rice, olive oil, sage,
    shallots, garlic, vegetable broth, canned pumpkin puree, butter, salt and
    pepper.
 2. Butternut Squash Soup with Curry - Total time 20 minutes with cubed
    butternut squash, onion, garlic, curry powder, olive oil, coconut milk,
    salt, pepper and vegetable stock.
 3. Homestyle Applesauce - Total time 30 minutes with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg,
    salt, honey and water.
 4. Cauliflower Potato Soup - Total time 40 minutes with cauliflower florets,
    small red potatoes, chicken stock, garlic, chopped bacon, onions, heavy
    cream, bay leaves, green onions and grated Parmesan.
 5. Sweet Carrot Puree - Total time 10 minutes with carrots, butter, honey,
    brown sugar, sea salt and water.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Collect Thanksgiving RSVPs and coordinate dishes with a sign up. View an Example



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS 

 1. Nutty Rice Pilaf - Sauté rice, onion, garlic, dried cranberries, chopped
    walnuts and slivered almonds in olive oil. Add vegetable broth and cover to
    soften.
 2. Gluten-free Green Bean Mushroom Casserole - Find that familiar taste using
    gluten-free panko-style fried onion rings. Also watch for the hidden gluten
    in your standard cream of mushroom soup and opt for the g-free kind instead.
 3. Roasted Asparagus - Try kalamata olives, parsley, red wine vinegar, olive
    oil, salt and pepper drizzled over trimmed asparagus and bake for 10
    minutes.
 4. Potato Buttermilk Buns - Look for a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free
    yeast to bake soft buttermilk buns perfect for delicious dipping in turkey
    gravy.
 5. Baked Apples - Cover fresh apples in a yummy concoction of brown sugar,
    cinnamon, cardamom and rum, then bake until soft.

Of course, the best part of Thanksgiving is taking time to enjoy and give thanks
for our beloved family and friends, but taking time to linger over our favorite
foods never hurts either. Enjoy!



Laura Jackson is a freelance writer based in Hilton Head, S.C. with her husband
and two teenagers.


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