1Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE To make this side dish, we treat orzo like risotto, then top it with crunchy herbed breadcrumbs for added texture. The orzo soaks up the cheese sauce, and you get an incredible sauce to pasta ratio with multitudes of creaminess in every bite.
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2Green Bean Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON For this recipe, we ditched canned cream of mushroom soup and went for fresh instead. By sautéing mushrooms with sliced onion in butter, you're building a base with some serious depth of flavor. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized, and you'll really be good to go.
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3Gnocchi Stuffing
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4Pear Salad
ANDREW BUI This simple yet satisfying wintery salad packs a flavorful punch with slightly smoky seared pears, creamy blue cheese, and ultra-crunchy candied pumpkin seeds. Tied together by a sweet-sour honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect holiday side (or add some protein to make it a main!).
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5Cornbread Stuffing
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 6Melting Potatoes
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes got their name for good reason: With a tender, soft middle and an herby topping, one bite and you'll get it. Smothered in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, they really are amazing with everything, from weeknight dinners to romantic special occasions.
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7Perfect Gravy
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Roasted Fennel With Delicata Squash & Apples
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 9Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Carrots
This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Pair that with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, and you’ve got a super-irresistible side.
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10Creamed Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON We'll take Brussels any which way, but we especially love giving them the traditional Thanksgiving treatment—with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show—even skeptics will be asking for seconds.
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11Classic Stuffing
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Potato Gratin Stacks
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13Sweet Potato Casserole
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 14Cranberry Bacon Green Beans
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 15Mashed Potato Casserole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER This recipe begins—as you might expect—with classic mashed potatoes. We then add herb-infused milk and some cream cheese, then fold in the secret ingredient—eggs! Eggs are stirred in before baking to lighten up the potatoes, and they help the mixture “soufflé” a bit in the oven.
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16Cranberry Sauce
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE This sweet-tart sauce is almost as easy as opening up the canned stuff, and you know your Thanksgiving spread deserves better. This is one of the Thanksgiving dishes you can make up to a week in advance. (Bonus: The flavors will meld and deepen while it hangs out in the fridge.)
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17Perfect Mashed Potatoes
PARKER FEIERBACH Quick: Name one thing better than creamy, buttery, steamy, perfect mashed potatoes! See? You can't! So put down the instant potatoes, grab your favorite spuds, a large pot, a masher, and let's get ready for comfort in a bowl.
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18Miso Roasted Carrots
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19Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Andrew bui We love classic sautéed Brussels sprouts paired with our turkey, but sometimes we crave something with a bit more kick. These slightly spicy salty-sweet sprouts make for a unique and easy fall salad that can be served warm or cold (so you can prep them ahead of time!).
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20Scalloped Potatoes
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Unlike potatoes au gratin, which typically contain cheese, traditional scalloped potatoes are very simple: just thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a mixture of milk and heavy cream that’s infused with aromatics, such as shallots, garlic, and herbs. Our only add-on? A bit of finely shredded Parmesan.
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