More than 100 Thanksgiving Side Dishes (2024)

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Risotto and Rice Sides Chorizo Risotto Easy Butternut Squash Barley Risotto Recipe Holiday Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans Casseroles Caramelized Bacon & Green Bean Casserole BEST Green Bean Casserole Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (with Marshmallows!) Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Brussel Sprout Casserole Classic Corn Casserole Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Simple Broccoli Casserole Baked Chickpeas with Butternut Squash Potato Sides Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Gluten-Free Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Candied Sweet Potatoes Pecan Crumb Sweet Potatoes Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes Healthy Sweet Potatoes – No Marshmallows Needed Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes Healthy Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes Vegan No-Butter, No-Oil Mashed Potatoes Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions Best Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes • Food Folks and Fun Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES Crockpot Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes Loaded Mashed Potatoes in Jars Grilled Potato Wedges | Potato Wedges Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe Sweet Potato Orange Cups Recipe Glazed Sweet Potato Coins Recipe Mac and Cheese Sides Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe with Bacon & Jalapeños Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs Ultimate Lobster Mac & Cheese with Sherry Cream Sauce Air Fryer Mac And Cheese Green Beans Buttery Green Beans With Glazed Pecans Roasted Parmesan Green Beans Roasted Balsamic Green Beans Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon Stuffing Grandma’s Easy Vegan Stuffing Recipe Mini yorkshire puddings with vegetarian stuffing Instant Pot Skirlie (Scottish Stuffing) Classic Homemade Stuffing Recipe Keto Chaffle Stuffing Slow Cooker Stuffing For Turkey Cranberry Sausage Stuffing Salads Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad Farro Sweet Potato Salad | Sprouts And Krauts | Vegan Holiday Side Dish How to make Lebanese Potato Salad (Salata Batata) • Super fresh & easy! Waldorf Salad Spinach Apple Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Fall Cobb Salad The Best Mustard Potato Salad with Eggs Healthy Beetroot and Feta Salad Black Lentil Pomegranate Salad | Vegan Holiday Side Dish Recipe Creamy French Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Vegan VEGAN KALE SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad [Coleslaw Style] Ensalada Rusa | Russian Salad Pumpkin Quinoa Salad (Vegan + GF) Persimmon Salad (Vegan + GF) Cornbread Sides The Best Instant Pot Cornbread Recipe Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Jingle Bells Brussels Sprouts Sides Healthy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Figs, Manchego, & Pumpkin Seeds Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Maple Gochujang Roasted Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe - Chisel & Fork CHILI GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries with Pecans & Balsamic Vinegar Squash Sides Acorn Squash with Maple Almond Butter (Paleo) Parmesan & Herb Roasted Acorn Squash Roasted Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash Vegetarian Stuffed Buttercup Squash Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash | Recipes From A Pantry Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon Spaghetti Squash in the Air Fryer: So Simple and Good Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots Spinach Sides Easy Homemade Creamed Spinach Spinach Puffs Appetizer Recipe Creamy Spinach Cheese Bake Carrot Sides These Perfectly Baked Carrots with Brown Sugar Make a Great Side Dish! Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe Garlic & Herb Carrots- Instant Pot Cheese Sides Easy 30 minutes vegan goat cheese Baked Brie with Honey & Crushed Pistachios Sauces Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Applesauce Cranberry Sauce That Everyone Will Love Mojito Cranberry Sauce Dressings Drunken Chorizo & Sage Dressing Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing Other Sides Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn Vegan Mushroom Pate Recipe Garlic Roasted Broccoli [Vegan, Keto, Paleo] Roasted Swede (Roasted Rutabaga) Instant Pot Cranberry Spice Couscous [Recipe + Video] Onion pudding recipe (roast dinner side dish) Cheddar Garlic Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Lemon Parmesan Orzo - Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage Apple Cranberry Coleslaw Roasted Cauliflower with Rosemary & Parmesan Vegan Courgette Fritters Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables - Debra Klein | Easy Plant Based Recipes Easy Dinner Rolls

More than 100 Thanksgiving Side Dishes – With everything from casseroles to veggies, here’s something for everyone!

If you are busy preparing for your Thanksgiving celebrations and need some inspiration for delicious side dishes, then you’ve come to the right place!

Side dishes can often be an afterthought compared to the main meal and dessert but they can and should also have their time to shine on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Luckily for you, you don’t have to scour the internet to find these show-stopping side dishes that will be an excellent taster of what’s to follow on the menu.

I have gathered up more than one hundred side dishes perfect for Thanksgiving! There are so many great choices in this collection, I don’t even know where to start!

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If you are busy preparing for your Thanksgiving celebrations and need some inspiration for delicious side dishes, then you’ve come to the right place!

Side dishes can often be an afterthought compared to the main meal and dessert but they can and should also have their time to shine on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Luckily for you, you don’t have to scour the internet to find these show-stopping side dishes that will be an excellent taster of what’s to follow on the menu.

I have gathered up more than one hundred side dishes perfect for Thanksgiving! There are so many great choices in this collection, I don’t even know where to start!

Risotto and Rice Sides

Rice dishes are one of the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population. Here are a few dishes to try ...

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Chorizo Risotto

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Chorizo risotto with sweet plantains is a bold and flavorful creamy arborio rice recipe that the whole family will love!

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Easy Butternut Squash Barley Risotto Recipe

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Take your dinner to the next level with this comforting and healthy butternut squash barley risotto. The nutty flavor of the barley will shine among the smooth parmesan and white wine.

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Holiday Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

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This Holiday Wild Rice Pilaf is a perfect side dish for your holiday feast. The wild rice blend, studded with chopped pecans and dried cranberries, is an oil-free, easy, one-pot dish. It will be a hit at your next dinner party!

Casseroles

Casseroles are one of the easiest dishes to make, and they are a favorite for Thanksgiving. Here are some casseroles to try...

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Caramelized Bacon & Green Bean Casserole

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This savory Caramelized Bacon & Green Bean Casserole is very simple to make and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner!

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BEST Green Bean Casserole

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This delicious Green Bean Casserole is made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, canned mushrooms, milk, French fried onions, and a touch of black pepper.

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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (with Marshmallows!)

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This classic sweet potato casserole recipe is the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish! The marshmallow-pecan topping is crunchy and satisfying.

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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

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This recipe is sure to stand the test of time and becomes a staple at every single Thanksgiving celebration. The pecan topping is crisp and sweet while the sweet potato filling is smooth and creamy!

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Brussel Sprout Casserole

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Brussels Sprout Casserole includes tender, cheesy brussels sprouts topped with a crunchy parmesan cornflake crust!

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Classic Corn Casserole

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Corn casserole is a Thanksgiving tradition in many families. Almost more of a pudding, it is packed with sweet corn flavor!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

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This loaded mashed potato casserole is a perfect make-ahead side dish for a holiday season and feeds an army! Everyone goes for seconds for this one.

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Simple Broccoli Casserole

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This is a kid-friendly veggie dish using fresh broccoli, cheese, a little seasoning with a buttery, cracker topping. Oh, and no condensed soup! Sour cream is instead used in this yummy casserole.

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Baked Chickpeas with Butternut Squash

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This Chickpeas with Butternut Squash Casserole combines hearty chickpeas and tender, sweet butternut squash all baked together in a delicious roasted butternut squash sauce topped with cheese and fresh herbs. It's a vegetarian side dish that the whole family will love!

Potato Sides

Potato sides are a great addition to any meal. They go with just about everything. Here are some ideas you might enjoy...

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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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Love cheesy scalloped potatoes? Love easy scalloped potatoes? Then you're going to love these Smoked Gouda Scalloped Potatoes, so rich and creamy!

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Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Gluten-Free

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For this simple and beautiful dish, sweet potatoes are sliced thin, brushed with butter, and roasted until crisp yet tender. These Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfect for a side dish or an appetizer.

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Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Learn how to make the best mashed sweet potatoes that are smooth, fragrant & comforting, yet still healthy (no marshmallows needed)! The method is super easy and makes the potatoes taste amazing all by themselves!

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

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An easy side dish recipe that tastes like a dessert. Tender sweet potato rounds are covered in a rich, buttery glaze.

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Pecan Crumb Sweet Potatoes

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Pecan Crumb Sweet Potatoes elevates mashed sweet potatoes to a new level! Our easy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is flavored with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a buttery pecan crumb topping, and baked to perfection.

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Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Your whole family will love this super cozy and easy to prepare Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes! It is a great comfort food side dish for everyday family dinners, fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even breakfast.

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Healthy Sweet Potatoes – No Marshmallows Needed

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If you need a healthy sweet potato recipe full of antioxidant goodness (and without marshmallows), that is also Paleo and Whole30 compliant, have a look at this dish.

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Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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This Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delicious vegetarian side dish that is perfect for autumn! Baked in the oven, these fork-tender bites are a great Thanksgiving option!

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Healthy Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe

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Discover a healthier take on sweet potato casserole with this healthy sweet potato soufflé. Flavored with coconut milk, maple syrup, orange zest, and vanilla, it's a rich and satisfying Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish the whole family will love.

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Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes

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These restaurant-style bacon ranch mashed potatoes are a show-stopping holiday side dish! They're thick, buttery, and have a wonderful tangy hint of buttermilk ranch flavor.

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Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes

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Homemade mashed potatoes are an easy side dish to compliment most meals and can be made with just a few ingredients and very little effort.

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Vegan No-Butter, No-Oil Mashed Potatoes

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These mashed potatoes are luscious, creamy, and rich–but without any butter or oil! The flavor comes from the nutritional yeast and powdered vegetable broth.

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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

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These red skin mashed potatoes are taken to a whole new level with sweet caramelized onions, melted cheddar, and crispy chopped bacon.

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Best Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes • Food Folks and Fun

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This Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes recipe is a quick and easy Thanksgiving side dish. The buttermilk makes these potatoes creamy, a little tangy, and so irresistible!

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Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes

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This Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe is an easy and filling kid-friendly side dish that takes only 20 minutes to make. And it’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!

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CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES

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These Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes are delightfully crispy from outside and soft and gooey from inside. They are flavored with a delicious tandoori spice mix and are baked to perfection. They make a perfect vegan side dish or a healthy gluten-free vegan snack.

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Crockpot Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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This crockpot mashed potatoes with cheddar recipe requires no boiling. It's perfectly delicious for Thanksgiving or your next dinner party!

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Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes

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These Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a great addition to a Sunday Supper.

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Loaded Mashed Potatoes in Jars

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Loaded mashed potatoes are always delicious, but loaded mashed potatoes in jars are even more special. They’re perfect for dinner parties or holiday entertaining!

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Grilled Potato Wedges | Potato Wedges

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Light, flavorful, and addictive these potato wedges are made using potatoes and a few common Indian spices.

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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes is a classic recipe and will become a favorite in your rotation, and a regular on your dinner table. For every day to the holiday, this is a ‘sure thing’ when it comes to a potato side dish.

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Sweet Potato Orange Cups Recipe

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Once you bring these sweet potato orange cups to Thanksgiving, you’ll be asked to bring them every year!

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Glazed Sweet Potato Coins Recipe

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Sweet potato coins bathed in a brown sugar-butter glaze are the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Fall dinner. And this Glazed Sweet Potato Coins recipe has a little secret ingredient to give the glaze great flavor while keeping it from being too sweet.

Mac and Cheese Sides

Mac and Cheese is a southern tradition! It's perfect for Thanksgiving, or any time. Here are some recipes you're sure to love...

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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe with Bacon & Jalapeños

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This loaded cauliflower mac and cheese recipe will be a keto-friendly crowd pleaser with the jalapeños giving it a really great spice!

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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

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This sweet potato mac and cheese is incredibly creamy and sneaks in a little added nutrition thanks to the sweet potato! With gluten-free and whole-grain options.

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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs

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Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping! Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting!

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Ultimate Lobster Mac & Cheese with Sherry Cream Sauce

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Add a unique twist on a classic side with this creamy lobster mac and cheese featuring a unique sherry cream sauce. A perfect holiday side!

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Air Fryer Mac And Cheese

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Learn how to air fry mac and cheese so that it tastes better than any baked mac and cheese that you have ever tried. Using only 3 main ingredients, this air fryer mac and cheese is a game-changer.

Green Beans

Green beans are a great choice as a vegetable side for Thanksgiving. There are so many ways to make them. Here are just a few ideas...

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Buttery Green Beans With Glazed Pecans

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Buttery Green Beans With Glazed Pecans is an easy recipe of fresh green beans sautéed with red onion and garlic, simmered in white wine, tossed with buttery goodness, and crowned with glazed pecans. It’s time to update your green bean casserole for Thanksgiving with this easy side dish recipe!

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Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

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This delicious recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans makes for a perfect appetizer or side dish at any Easter or Thanksgiving gathering. It’s also simple enough to have any time, not just on a special occasion!

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Roasted Balsamic Green Beans

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Fresh green beans tossed with cooking oil, seasonings, and balsamic vinegar are then quickly baked in the oven at a higher temperature until tender, slightly caramelized, and crispy around the edges. These roasted green beans are elegant enough to serve at a holiday gathering and easy enough to whip together for a weeknight supper.

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Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon

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Lighten things up with this Lemon and Toasted Almond Green Bean side dish. Goes well with all the flavors of Thanksgiving, and will add a pop of color to the table!

Stuffing

Who doesn't want stuffing with their turkey on Thanksgiving? Here are some recipes you can't be without on turkey day...

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Grandma’s Easy Vegan Stuffing Recipe

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This easy vegan stuffing recipe is so delicious and dates back to the 50’s when first created by this blogger’s grandma!

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Mini yorkshire puddings with vegetarian stuffing

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A lovely Yorkshire pudding with a festive stuffing of vegetarian sausage, goat's cheese, chestnuts, and cranberry chutney that's as quick as it is delicious.

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Instant Pot Skirlie (Scottish Stuffing)

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Instant Pot Skirlie is a popular dish from Scotland. This wonderful stuffing is made with pinhead oats (steel cut oats) and onions fried in fat and meat drippings. A perfect side for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Classic Homemade Stuffing Recipe

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This homemade stuffing recipe is the classic holiday side dish you are looking for! Passed down through generations and featuring simple ingredients with perfect poultry seasoning flavor. Stuff your turkey, chicken, or just make a large pan full and bake separately.

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Keto Chaffle Stuffing

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This incredible keto stuffing recipe combines the flavors of Fall into this classic Thanksgiving side dish while allowing you to stay low carb throughout the holidays.

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Slow Cooker Stuffing For Turkey

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Introducing you to the best ever slow cooker stuffing. The homemade stuffing ingredients are dumped into the slow cooker and it is ideal if you’re looking for an easy make-ahead slow cooker stuffing recipe.

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Cranberry Sausage Stuffing

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Cranberry sausage stuffing is a perfect balance of savory and sweet. It's a family favorite for Thanksgiving that everyone will rave about.

Salads

A side salad goes well with Thanksgiving. Check these out to see if you agree...

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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad

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Make this Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad, also known as a Cranberry JELLO mold for a Thanksgiving side dish this year. We use raspberry Jello, crushed pineapple, whole berry cranberry sauce, and nuts to make this traditional holiday recipe.

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Farro Sweet Potato Salad | Sprouts And Krauts | Vegan Holiday Side Dish

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This Farro Sweet Potato Salad is the perfect vegan side dish that will satisfy all of your dinner guests, vegan and non-vegan alike. This hearty grain salad combines farro with slightly spicy roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, and crunchy pepitas, all coated in an apple cider vinaigrette.

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How to make Lebanese Potato Salad (Salata Batata) • Super fresh & easy!

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The freshest potato salad ever! It's light and pairs well with virtually anything.

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Waldorf Salad

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You will find this Waldorf Salad loaded with apples, grapes, celery, dried cranberries, walnuts, and vanilla yogurt. It will make for a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

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Spinach Apple Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This Spinach Apple Salad is healthy and perfect for Fall! This vegetarian salad is packed with apples, feta, walnuts, dried cranberries, and red onion for a delicious combo that works great as a main or side dish.

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Fall Cobb Salad

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This Fall Cobb Salad is packed with the fun flavors and textures of the season. The salad is finished off with a rosemary and apple cider vinegar salad dressing.

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The Best Mustard Potato Salad with Eggs

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The best mustard potato salad with eggs is a perfect side to your turkey on Thanksgiving day! Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, you'll love this recipe!

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Healthy Beetroot and Feta Salad

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You'll love this refreshing beetroot and feta cheese salad! A delightfully bright and chilled salad pairs wonderfully with your Thanksgiving entree.

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Black Lentil Pomegranate Salad | Vegan Holiday Side Dish Recipe

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This Black Lentil Pomegranate Salad has all the makings of a wonderfully festive dish. A base of black lentils is slathered in a creamy lemon tahini dressing and is a perfect counterpoint to tart, juicy pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts.

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Creamy French Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Vegan

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Try the best easy, homemade French potato salad! Without mayo, eggs, or any dairy products, it's made creamy the traditional French way with a Dijon mustard dressing - which makes it vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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VEGAN KALE SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

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This easy Vegan Kale Salad features crunchy kale, fresh fruits, crispy chickpeas, and a super creamy Tahini dressing. This is an ultimate high protein vegan lunch anyone can think of.

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Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad [Coleslaw Style]

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This "Caulislaw" mixes cauliflower, carrots & red onions with a perfectly balanced mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect side that's quick, healthy, and low in carbs - and one you'll be coming back to over and over again.

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Ensalada Rusa | Russian Salad

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Ensalada Rusa is a beautiful pink potato salad that has soft beets, carrots and peas, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and onions, and is folded into a delicious pink creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

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Pumpkin Quinoa Salad (Vegan + GF)

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This Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is super easy to make, healthy, full of flavor, and packed with veggies. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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Persimmon Salad (Vegan + GF)

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This Persimmon Salad is super easy to make. It’s sweet, fruity, and beautifully colorful. A great festive side dish that is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Cornbread Sides

Cornbread makes a delicious snack, and it goes well with Thanksgiving. We have a couple of different recipes for you to try. We know you will enjoy these...

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The Best Instant Pot Cornbread Recipe

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Make this easy and moist Cornbread in the Instant Pot without worrying that it might get undercooked or burnt. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner!

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Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Jingle Bells

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Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Bites shaped like Christmas Jingle Bells, pair up for the perfect bite of sweet and tart spiced cranberries.

Brussels Sprouts Sides

What is Thanksgiving without Brussels Sprouts? We agree! Here are some tasty recipes we know you'll like...

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Healthy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Figs, Manchego, & Pumpkin Seeds

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The perfect healthy holiday or celebratory dinner side dish. These healthy roasted brussels sprouts with Manchego, dried figs, and pepitas are savory, crunchy, salty, and just the right amount of naturally sweet.

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Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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This recipe is so easy to make and you only need some simple ingredients, like bone broth, onion, and garlic. Of course, bacon, and Brussels sprouts and that is it!

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Maple Gochujang Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Maple Gochujang Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a delicious side dish featuring tender Brussels Sprouts tossed with sweet and spicy maple gochujang sauce then caramelized to perfection.

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Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe - Chisel & Fork

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This easy parmesan roasted Brussel sprouts recipe is the perfect side dish. It isn't your Grandma's Brussels sprouts so it's definitely worth a try.

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CHILI GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Chili garlic brussels sprouts are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and super spicy, just like any buffalo wing you are craving. They’re oven-baked and tossed with a delicious chili garlic sauce, these will be the hit of your parties!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries with Pecans & Balsamic Vinegar

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“Class up” Brussels sprouts by adding some color and contrasting flavors with the cranberries, pecans, and balsamic vinegar.

Squash Sides

Squash is a great addition to your Holiday meals. It goes well with Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas you can use...

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Acorn Squash with Maple Almond Butter (Paleo)

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It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory! This Roasted Acorn Squash recipe with Maple Almond Butter drizzled on top is an absolutely lovely addition to any holiday dinner.

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Parmesan & Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

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Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash is the perfect side dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu.

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Roasted Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash

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Vitamin packed Roasted Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash is simple to bake and is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo. Simply spread butternut squash chunk cubes on a baking sheet which were tossed in olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Buttercup Squash

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Looking for a festive dish that is easy to make? Leave your guests speechless with this wow-worthy stuffed buttercup squash recipe. It's a perfect side dish or stand-alone entrée and it's sure to impress.

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Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash | Recipes From A Pantry

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Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash is the perfect cozy side dish to complement your weeknight dinners, fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners, plus all of your other holiday meals. It is a family-friendly, colorful, vibrant, delicious, and healthy mash that is easy to make in your slow cooker.

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Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon

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This Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon is a different take on a classic! A sweet and savory side dish that everyone will enjoy!

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Spaghetti Squash in the Air Fryer: So Simple and Good

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You will be stunned how easy it is to make spaghetti squash in the air fryer. This simple kitchen tool makes perfect spaghetti squash without the trouble of the oven or microwave.

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Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots

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Quinoa stuffed acorn squash is a stunning Thanksgiving side dish that can also serve as a vegan main course for your meat-free guests.

Spinach Sides

Spinach makes a terrific side for your Thanksgiving meal. Here are some recipe ideas you're sure to like...

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Easy Homemade Creamed Spinach

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A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for creamed spinach that features crunchy water chestnuts for an amazing texture.

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Spinach Puffs Appetizer Recipe

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This Spinach Puffs Recipe is so good and so easy to make! Puff Pastry Appetizers with a Middle Eastern twist on the spinach filling, with caramelized onions, pomegranate molasses making this an irresistible and absolutely delicious appetizer!

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Creamy Spinach Cheese Bake

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Creamy Spinach Cheese Bake is fancy enough for company, can be made ahead, easy enough for every day and it is Low Carb and gluten-free!

Carrot Sides

Carrot sides are a great addition to any meal. They go with just about everything. Here are some ideas you might enjoy...

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These Perfectly Baked Carrots with Brown Sugar Make a Great Side Dish!

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These delicious and easy brown sugar baked carrots are perfect for thanksgiving, Easter, or weeknight meals! The brown sugar and butter caramelize the carrots making it a beloved side dish!

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Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe

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This maple Bourbon glazed carrots recipe is quick and easy to make and disappears FAST. Definitely make more than you think you'll need!

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Garlic & Herb Carrots- Instant Pot

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Garlic & Herb Carrots are cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Sautéed with lots of butter, garlic, and herbs, they make a perfect side dish!

Cheese Sides

Cheese sides are a favorite with pretty much everyone. They make everything taste better, especially your Thanksgiving meal. Here are a couple of recipes to try...

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Easy 30 minutes vegan goat cheese

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This vegan goat cheese is ideal for thanksgiving, it is healthy, easy to make and guests who cannot eat dairy will love it! This vegan goat cheese is ideal for picky eaters! it tastes great and it has a creamy option as well as a log solid option.

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Baked Brie with Honey & Crushed Pistachios

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Baked Brie with Honey and Crushed Pistachios is all about maximum results with minimum effort in very little time! Try it. You’ll see.

Sauces

Sauces are a necessary staple of every Thanksgiving dinner. They just make it taste a little better. Check these recipes out for your next Thanksgiving meal...

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Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Applesauce

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This cinnamon brown sugar applesauce is a simple and easy homemade applesauce recipe everyone will love! Made in the crockpot, this recipe has all the fall flavors and feels.

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Cranberry Sauce That Everyone Will Love

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This cranberry sauce recipe is one that everyone will love. It’s naturally sweet and is gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo, with one little switch to also make it Whole30 and keto.

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Mojito Cranberry Sauce

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Take your traditional holiday cranberry sauce and give it a co*cktail twist! Rum, mint, and lime juice star in this Mojito Cranberry Sauce, perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Dressings

Dressing and turkey just seem to go together. Here are a couple of recipe ideas you won't want to be without on Thanksgiving...

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Drunken Chorizo & Sage Dressing

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At Thanksgiving, stuffing or dressing is an absolute must. This Drunken Chorizo & Sage Dressing is a favorite! It’s completely full of flavor. Plus, it’s so easy to make! With only six ingredients and minimal steps!

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Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing

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This traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing is made with homemade buttermilk cornbread and makes a large batch that's perfect for serving a Thanksgiving crowd. Got a smaller Thanksgiving crew? Cut the recipe in half and you'll still be good to go with the cornbread dressing deliciousness!

Other Sides

Need a great side dish to add to your Holiday meals. Here are some random ideas you can use. They're sure to please...

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Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn

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This Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn is a great way to add some variety to your side dishes. Easy to prepare and who doesn’t love cheese and corn? Just perfect for the holidays.

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Vegan Mushroom Pate Recipe

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Mushroom pate is totally delicious. It's full of flavor and quick and easy to make.

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Garlic Roasted Broccoli [Vegan, Keto, Paleo]

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Garlic roasted broccoli is the best easy low carb, vegan and keto, paleo & whole 30 approved side there is. It comes out crispy and packed with flavor - all without a lot of work.

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Roasted Swede (Roasted Rutabaga)

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Roasted swede makes a simple but tasty side to be served on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a mid-week dinner. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and ready in just half an hour.

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Instant Pot Cranberry Spice Couscous [Recipe + Video]

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Instant Pot Cranberry Spice Couscous, a fluffy and light side dish with fruity flavors of fall such as orange, cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom.

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Onion pudding recipe (roast dinner side dish)

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Onion pudding is a doughy and dense combination of suet, flour, and onion. It's a decadent dish with a naturally salty-sweet flavor and it's the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner.

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Cheddar Garlic Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

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A quick & easy recipe for homemade buttermilk drop biscuits that are slightly crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with cheddar cheese + garlic flavor! Bake a batch start to finish in 25 minutes with simple ingredients (no rolling or cutting).

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Lemon Parmesan Orzo - Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Orzo pasta with garlic, cherry tomatoes and parsley is a perfect side dish. It is very quick and easy to make pressure cooker orzo pasta!

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Braised Red Cabbage

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Braised Red Cabbage is an easy, tasty traditional side dish! It's perfect for Thanksgiving and full of flavor. Cabbage, apples, and spices all mingle together in this vibrant easy recipe.

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Apple Cranberry Coleslaw

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This easy recipe shows you how to make an apple cranberry coleslaw with a sweet vinaigrette dressing. Great as a side dish at Thanksgiving or anytime!

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Roasted Cauliflower with Rosemary & Parmesan

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This roasted cauliflower is charred in the oven with rosemary and parmesan and comes out so sweet and savory you’ll want to make it for every meal.

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Vegan Courgette Fritters

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A great way to use up your courgettes. These courgette fritters are so easy to make, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Can be baked for a healthy side dish or fried for a super quick recipe.

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Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables - Debra Klein | Easy Plant Based Recipes

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The ultimate veggie side dish. Stunning presentation. Easy to make, sheet pan recipe for balsamic roasted root vegetables. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and TASTY!

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Easy Dinner Rolls

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Delicious, freshly baked dinner rolls that come together easily for a delicious Thanksgiving side!

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