Winning Thanksgiving Side Dishes - 141 recipes
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Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel
![Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel](/media/14/a4/6221b3be5852361aa865341d0ac420cc1f7b.jpg/tsp/olive-bread-stuffing-with-fennel.jpg)
By á-10360
This dressing is so flavorful thanks to sautéing the fennel and using olive bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound trimmed fennel bulbs, cored and diced, about 2 bulbs
- 3 cups chopped onions, about 3 large
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white parts only, about 5 onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 15 cups stale artisanal olive bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Tri-Layered Vegetable Kugel
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By blum099
Here's another vegetable recipe that is sure to please, and I bet you didn’t realize you could do this idea witho...
- FRYING PAN:
- BOWL 1: ORANGE
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 2: WHITE
- 5 medium-sized white-fleshed potatoes, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 3: GREEN
- 6 firm, large green zucchinis
- 1 large white-fleshed potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 large onions, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Homemade Bacon Gravy
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By Susan52
Gravy infused with bacon, who wouldn't love it? If you're feeling brave, crumble up bacon in the gravy when it's fi
- Bacon, cut into small pieces, bacon slices OR
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups milk (I use half milk and half water)
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Gravy is one of the easiest things to make, you just have to follow a few basic rules
- 4 turkey wings
- 4 ribs celery, (use leaves too)
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 8 cups water
- 10 peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups turkey stock, strained with fat skimmed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or a splash of white wine
- Kosher salt to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- Fresh cracked pepper, optional
Slow-Cooker au Gratin Potatoes & Ham
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By gmbeckett
Creamy, cheesy potatoes with ham made in the slow cooker makes perfect comfort food! Add a tossed salad, and dinner...
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Glazed Carrots, Cooks Illustrated Style
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have never liked cooked carrots-- until I made this recipe
- 1 pound medium carrots (about 6), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Ground black pepper
Easy Vegetable Stuffing
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By carvalhohm
Love stuffing? This tasty, vegetarian version is packed with bell peppers, broccoli and corn
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-pound bag)
- 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
- 4 cups sage and onion-seasoned stuffing cubes (from 14-ounce bag)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
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By Renna
Candied sweet potatoes in less than 10 minutes? It's possible with this quick and easy pressure cooker recipe
- 3 sweet potatoes, cut in 3/4 inch slices then cubed
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Marshmallows, optional
Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
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By PBogho57
This Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner
- 1 cup Miracle Whip Dressing
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package coleslaw blend, 16 ounces (cabbage slaw mix)
- 1 medium crisp apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn or Fuji, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Roasted Turkey Gravy
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By wing118677
Add tons of flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey with this simple and elegant gravy you can whip up in no time
- Roasting pan and its contents (turkey removed)
- 1 cup dry white wine or hard cider
- 2 cups (or up to 3 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Herbed Quinoa & Red Rice Stuffing with Kale & Pine Nuts
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By á-10847
Try this version of Gluten-Free Stuffing, made with quinoa and red rice stuffing mix
- 1 packet quinoa and red rice (included with mix)
- 3 1/4 cups water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Unsalted butter for baking dish, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 8 ounces) stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 packet spices (included with mix)
- 1 packet dried cranberries (included with mix)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Zest 1 lemon
- 1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving (optional)
Sweet Potato Casserole
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By inspiredbites
I'm on cloud nine having just had a small helping of my sweet potato casserole
- SWEET POTATOES:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (from baked sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- TOPPING:
- 1 bag (6 ounce) pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup honey (I used chestnut honey)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- salt
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