So, you’ve got your turkey stuffed and in the oven. Your guests are going to start arriving soon. Time to get some mouth watering thanksgiving side dishes going to feed the appetites of everyone around the table no matter what your menu consists of. It should be noted, the power of a tasty side dish can absolutely elevate the taste of your turkey! There’s no end to what you can present as your thanksgiving side dishes.
1. Traditional
If your family are lovers of the thanksgiving classics, you will probably want to ensure you’ve got a delicious green bean casserole, some cranberry sauce.
Don’t forget to add a sweet potato casserole on the menu. You’ll be surprised how many compliments you’ll receive! However, you don’t want to forget about less obvious, yet highly coveted essentials like mashed potatoes and gravy.
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2. Non-traditional
Maybe your family is more adventurous and wants to try something new this thanksgiving. Consider trying brussel sprouts, a sweet potato gratin or some roasted carrots. These delicious thanksgiving side dishes can add a layer of class to your thanksgiving dinner. Your guests will love sampling new recipes while sharing holiday cheer!
3. Prime Rib as a Thanksgiving Side Dish
4. Stuffing
Some might argue that the stuffing is the best part of any thanksgiving dinner. Whether you’re making a traditional roast turkey from scratch or are going turkey less, we have you covered with a variety of stuffing options. For a tasty stuffing that cooks in the bird, try this recipe. However, if you wanted to make the stuffing ahead of time, this recipe is a great option. While vegans of yore had to miss out on this tasty and time honored tradition, that is no longer the case with recipes like this.
5. Vegan
For the vegan guests there are plenty of options to suit their needs like Lentil “Meat”loaf or this Roasted Cauliflower. You can also order an entire plant based dinner online to ensure the vegans at your table don’t go hungry. It should be noted, these recipes are so good, you might have some converts by the end of your thanksgiving dinner!
6. Ham as a Thanksgiving Side Dish
Maybe you want to have an alternative to turkey as you may have some guests that prefer something else. Alternatively, a nice baked ham is another great option for your thanksgiving dinner. Order one pre-cooked for a hassle free dinner prep. The best thing about serving a ham is, you’re bound to have leftovers for breakfast!!
7. Desserts
Assuming your guests still have room in their bellies for dessert, we’ve got you covered with some fabulous dessert ideas. You’ll have to have these desserts ready to go before your guests succumb to the dreaded turkey coma! For some classic favourites that everyone will enjoy, try this sweet potato pie, this beautiful apple pie or some delicious pecan shortbread squares. There’s nothing like a little sweet to compliment the savory and your thanksgiving dinner will have plenty of both!
8. Turkey
This is not a thanksgiving side dish, it is the centerpiece of many a thanksgiving dinner, but we decided to have everything in one place, just in case. For a beautiful roast turkey, try this recipe to have all your guests coming back for more. Maybe you aren’t having a big family meal but would like to prepare a turkey dinner for yourself and someone special. You might consider preparing a delicious turkey breast. Perhaps you simply don’t have the time to prepare a whole dinner from scratch. Why not let someone else do the cooking and order a pre-cooked turkey while you enjoy a thanksgiving cocktail!
No matter who is going to be gathered around your table for thanksgiving this year, we have you covered on the staples of the season. But wait, what do you serve to compliment all of these delicious mains? Don’t worry because we’ve got your back there too!
