Thanksgiving Sides

November 18, 2009 | (5 comments) | Post a Comment

The turkey is justifiably the star of the show, but without a strong supporting cast, the show truly can't go on. And if, for whatever reason, this year's turkey isn't your best one yet (gasp!), you'll have no reason to fret as these dazzling side dishes will still complement your bird and bring it to its full glory. From traditional takes to new and inspired twists on squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes and green beans, we're dishing on all the sides to make this most important meal perfectly complete.

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Squash Sides

Roasted Butternut Squash
With Lime and Rosemary
Photo by Lalaloula

Squash With Apple Cider and Herb Glaze - Stove Top
Boston Market Squash Casserole
Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash With Smoked Sweet Paprika
Caramelized Butternut Squash
Baked Butternut Squash with Apples and Maple Syrup
Dried Cranberries and Squash
Honey Roasted Squash Rings
Acorn Squash With Butter Pecan Sauce

Sweet Potatoes

Kim's Sweet Potato
Casserole
Photo by Marg (Caym...)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Souffle
Sweet Potato Puree With Maple
Kahlua Candied Yams
Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Streusel
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Squash Casserole

Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Ranch
Mashed Potatoes
Photo by ~Nimz~

Supreme Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - the Best You've Ever Had
Light Mashed Potato Gratin
Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Green Bean Casserole
Photo by Pam-I-Am

Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
Designer Green Beans With Walnuts
Grand Green Bean Casserole
Caramelized Onion, Green Bean, and Cherry Tomato Tian
Forget the Cans- Real Green Bean Casserole
Lemony Green Beans
Green Bean-Mushroom Casserole (By Paula Deen)
French Beans with Toasted Hazelnuts

Gravy and Cranberry Sauces

Oven-Baked Cranberry
And Raspberry Sauce
Photo by JanuaryBride

Rich Turkey Gravy
The Best (Do-Ahead) Turkey Gravy
Easy Gravy
Delicious Vegetarian Gravy
Cranberry Port Sauce
Grandma's Cranberry Sauce
Not Your Mama's Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce

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Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Photo by SCOOBYBOO

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November 2, 2009 4:31pm

Marg (CaymanDesigns)

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My Reduced Calorie but Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole Low Fat is half the fat and calories of the traditional version, but even the kids prefer this one!

November 6, 2009 1:24am

Abi Q

RecipeZaar Groupie

I'm trying to put together a fairly low carb menu for Thanksgiving. It will be a fun mix of traditional and new twists on traditional and throwing out traditional and finding fun foods to make If anyone has any LC Thanksgiving menus or ideas, let me know!

November 13, 2009 10:36pm

solarraven

RecipeZaar Groupie

Am I the only one who thinks a corn side is essential for Thanksgiving?

November 17, 2009 7:21pm

JanuaryBride

RecipeZaar Groupie

Last year I made Cranberry Pear Sauce (Light Recipe) which was amazing, but this year I am going to switch it up a bit and make Oven-Baked Cranberry & Raspberry Sauce (pictured above). Both are wonderful and different cranberry sauces! And yes, we always have corn pudding for the "corn side".

November 19, 2009 5:30pm