Favorite Holiday Side Dish Recipes

For many people, when it comes down to it, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes. Here are some of our very favorite holiday side dishes. For a more complete listing, visit our holiday recipe pages opens in a new tab.There’s still time to try out some of these recipes before the big day of feasting, so pick a few to take for a test run.Salads—Salad greens and green vegetables make a fresh complement to some of the richer flavors

typically on the Thanksgiving table. Plan to include one or more on your menu.

• Broccoli Salad with Walnuts and Currants opens in a new tab

• Gruyere Salad with Apples and Cider Vinaigrette opens in a new tab

• Spinach Salad with Aduki Beans and Clementine Vinaigrette opens in a new tab

• Thanksgiving Green Salad opens in a new tab

Grain Salads—These side dishes showcase seasonal flavors combined with hearty grains.

• Warm Millet Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Creamed Mushrooms and Sage opens in a new tab

• Chestnut and Wheat Berry Salad opens in a new tab

• Fall Harvest Couscous opens in a new tab

Potatoes—Mashed, smashed, scalloped or roasted, you can’t go wrong with these options.

• Smashed Potatoes with Stilton opens in a new tab

• Mashed Cauliflower opens in a new tab (okay, so this is not potatoes but it looks like potatoes! And it’s delicious.)

• Scalloped Potatoes opens in a new tab

• Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes opens in a new tab

• Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes opens in a new tab

Greens—Remember the leafy greens! Try these simple recipes for nutrient-dense greens.

• Kale and Butternut Salad opens in a new tab

• Warm Winter Greens Salad opens in a new tab

• Swiss Chard with Shallots opens in a new tab

Stuffings—Every family has their own tradition. What’s yours?

• Mushroom Stuffing with Shallots and Fresh Herbs opens in a new tab

• Stuffins opens in a new tab

• Cornbread Stuffing with Poblano Peppers opens in a new tab

• Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing opens in a new tab

Sweet Potatoes—Whether you like them with or without marshmallows, we’ve got you covered with tasty preparations:

• Coconut and Marshmallow Spiced Sweet Potatoes opens in a new tab

• Especially Good Sweet Potatoes opens in a new tab

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nuts opens in a new tab

Green Beans—No Thanksgiving table is complete without some kind of green beans. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Green Bean Casserole opens in a new tab

• Green Beans with Pecans and Clementines opens in a new tab

• Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Cranberries and Bacon opens in a new tab

• Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds opens in a new tab

What side dishes are you planning to serve on your Thanksgiving menu this year?