12 Simply Spectacular Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Anjelika Temple
Anjelika Temple
As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.
While we love us the main turkey event, no Thanksgiving feast is complete without a solid collection of delicious sides. Here are a dozen recipes that will put those squeaky old green beans to shame. Enjoy!
Cranberry Apple Couscous
Say goodbye to the canned cranberry sauce with this grainy number. All of the different textures add a nice crunch to your plate. (Recipe and photo: The Daily Muse)Roasted Delicata Squash Rings
Roasted squash rings are so easy, and they look SO lovely! Toss in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast. Yum. (Recipe and photo: Urban Chickpea)Mashed Potatoes with Ricotta, Spinach, and Bacon
Mix up those taters with a little bacon and ricotta. (Recipe and photo: Kelvin Wu)Shaved Carrot Salad
Gotta throw some raw veggies into the mix! Head to your local food co-op or Whole Foods and scout out these colorful rainbow carrots. (Recipe and photo: The Forest Feast)Pumpkin Rice Croquettes with Tarragon Mayonnaise
Get a little egg and cheese, and you can turn just about anything into a croquette. These are also a great hack for Thanksgiving leftovers. (Recipe and photo: Al Dente Gourmet)Carrot Souffle
For a different take on carrots, turn them into a simple soufflé. (Recipe and photo: Primal Palate)Cheddar and Leek Muffins
These are great for Thanksgiving breakfast or for mixing up the contents of your bread basket. (Recipe and photo: The Kitchn)Cornbread, Pecan, and Salt Pork-Stuffed Onions
You’ve seen stuffed peppers and stuffed mushrooms, but what about stuffed onions? The sweetness of the roasted onion with the contrast of salt pork looks incredible. (Recipe and photo: CHOW)Sausage and Artichoke Stuffing
Think of this as your favorite spinach artichoke dip on steroids. YUM. (Recipe and photo: Meaning of Pie)Farro and Sweet Dumpling Squash Tartlets
Loving the colors in these tartlets! (Recipe and photo: Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes)Green Bean Casserole Grilled Cheese Sliders
Another one ripe for a leftover hack, these casserole sliders would be right at home at the kid’s table, or for late night Thanksgiving snacking. (Recipe and photo: E is for Eat)Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Finally, how about combining two of your favorite fall flavors? Can’t wait to give this a try. (Recipe and photo: Steamy Kitchen)From Your Site Articles
Anjelika Temple
As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.