Thanksgiving Sides

Chopped Cucumber, Pear, and Fennel Salad

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/11/chopped-cucumber-pear-and-fennel-salad

This sweet and cooling salad is the perfect compliment to any rich main course.

I like the freshness of this salad to cut into all the rich foods you'll have at Thanksgiving.

Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar-Glazed Red Onions

http://www.marthastewart.com/355776/brussels-sprouts-vinegar-glazed-red-onions?czone=food/thanksgiving-center/thanksgiving-center-dishes¢er=0&gallery=274421&slide=262868

I had brussel sprouts one thanksgiving and now love having it.

Mini Apple, Roquefort and Caramelized Onion Pies with Honey

http://www.partiesthatcook.com/mini-apple-roquefort-and-caramelized-onion-pies-with-honey/

I love mini pies. So cute and perfect for parties.

Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/best-ever-green-bean-casserole-recipe/index.html

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Green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving dish. This one looks scrumptious!

Cauliflower Gratin

http://www.marthastewart.com/331773/cauliflower-gratin?czone=food/thanksgiving-center/thanksgiving-center-dishes¢er=0&gallery=274421&slide=286128

I like this different take on gratin. I tell myself that cauliflower is better for you than potatoes. Haha.

Cornbread Dressing

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/cornbread-dressing-recipe2/index.html

This recipe is so simple and only requires 5 ingredients! One of my favorites.

Mashed Potatoes with Chives

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html

This is a recipe I use every Thanksgiving. People always come back for seconds or thirds.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce Recipe

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pumpkin-Bread-Pudding-with-Spicy-Caramel-Apple-Sauce-367511

Ok this is more in the dessert category but I like it so much I had to put it in. Pumpkin bread evokes all the great things about Autumn. I'd keep the caramel sauce on the side for my relatives that can't eat as much sugar.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime Juice

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Butternut-Squash-with-Lime-Juice-240368

Find the recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime Juice and other butternut squash recipes at Epicurious.com

Roasted butternut squash is one of my husband's favorites.

Corn Casserole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/corn-casserole-recipe/index.html

I love this because it's so simple to make and always turns out to be a crowd pleaser.

Sweet Potato Casserole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/sweet-potato-casserole-recipe/index.html

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Food Network Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food Network Kitchens.

Suggested by Larissa:

I'm usually not a fan of sweet dishes and prefer savory mashed potatoes, but this one is sooo yummy, easy and balances out the flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. My family begs me to make it every year!

Parker House Rolls

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/parker-house-rolls-recipe2/index.html

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Food Network Parker House Rolls recipe from Bobby Flay.