1Sweet Potato Casserole
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 2Cranberry Brie Bites
Kat Wirsing Our love for crescent roll recipes is no secret. Why make dough from scratch when everyone loves the canned stuff?! These are a fan favorite every fall. They always disappear within minutes, probably because the combo of salty, creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans is PERFECT.
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3Dry Brine Turkey
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7Creamed 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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8Classic Stuffing
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 9Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bites
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10Perfect Gravy
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 11Perfect 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 get ready for comfort in a bowl.
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12Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
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13Stuffed Mushrooms
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 14Homemade Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON In our book, the perfect macaroni & cheese recipe has to nail three things: be extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This recipe nails all three with flying colors.
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15Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Carrots
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrotscarrot 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.
Get the Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Carrots recipe.
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16Smashed Potatoes
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 17Brussels Sprout Salad
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 18Cheesy 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.
Get the Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs recipe.
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19Best Corn Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON This classic Southern side is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you prefer, drained and rinsed canned corn can be used instead of frozen, and you could substitute more milk in for the heavy cream. The finished casserole won't be quite as decadent, but it will still be delicious.
Get the Classic Corn Casserole recipe.
20Cranberry 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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