It’s finally the year to pull out all the stops (and the fancy platters) for your Thanksgiving feast. Start by giving every side dish a star turn with extra-bold, extra-bright twists on your family’s favorites. That means Brussels studded with spicy chorizo, squash dashed with a bright green herb sauce and four more dazzlers worthy of a standing ovation. Check out the brightest, most vibrant recipes to fill your meal with magic.
10 Turned-Up Thanksgiving Side Dishes
1. Harissa Roasted Carrots
This stunning side of multicolored roasted carrots gets big appeal from toasted spices and a hint of spicy harissa sauce. Serve with a dollop of tangy Greek yogurt to add cooling creaminess and balance.
2. Blistered Green Beans with Shishitos and Maitake Mushrooms
This innovative take on classic green bean casserole stars big, unexpected flavors. Haricots verts get the royal treatment with meaty-tasting maitake mushrooms, shishitos, red chiles and a drizzle of miso dressing.
Get the recipe: Blistered Green Beans with Shishitos and Maitake Mushrooms
3. Garlicky Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo
Brussels sprouts are flash sautéed until golden brown and crispy, then we add crunchy toasted hazelnuts, colorful coins of Spanish chorizo and a drizzle of maple vinaigrette on top.
4. Roasted Squash with Harvest Chimichurri
Sweet, creamy delicata squash becomes even more delicious with the crown jewel of garnishes: chimichurri sauce. It’s herby, garlicky and the perfect complement to the richness of the squash. Trust us — this is one dish you’ll want to make year after year.
5. Squash Mac and Cheese
This grown-up mac and cheese is the cheesy, soul-soothing side that every Thanksgiving meal needs right now. Butternut squash purée pairs up with garlic, fresh sage, and gooey cheddar and Gruyère cheeses for a vibrant upgrade to this classic side dish.
6. Tahini-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are rich and creamy without the addition of dairy ingredients. The flavor is classic enough to serve alongside any holiday roast.
7. Coconut Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Give your sweet potatoes a sublime zhuzh. Coconut oil helps transform these sweet potatoes into a wonderful side dish accented with a sprinkle of freshly grated lime zest.
8. Gluten-Free Skillet Corn Bread with Whipped Goat Cheese
Our updated corn bread is rich and moist and gets a flavor boost from fluffy whipped goat cheese topped with a sprinkling of jalapeño. These wedges are sure to liven up any holiday table.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Skillet Corn Bread with Whipped Goat Cheese
9. Sriracha Cranberry Sauce
Can’t get enough sriracha? Then this is the cranberry sauce for you. It’s excellent with holiday meals and also does double duty as a sandwich spread or a condiment to serve with cheese and crackers.
10. Herbed Accordion Potatoes
Also known as hasselback potatoes, these delightful spuds bake up super crispy thanks to a series of thin slices and clarified butter, which can be heated to a higher temperature for roasting. Experiment with other herbs and spices, such as caraway seeds and sage.
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