Side Dishes To Upstage The Thanksgiving Turkey

Once you make your own cranberry sauce from scratch (and see how easy it is), you'll never go back to the canned variety. This simple recipe is flavored with red wine and orange rind for even more holiday flavor.
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Instead of your traditional salad or green bean casserole, try this Asian-inspired bean salad. It's healthy and takes little to no time to make. 
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Adding a bit of sage to your mashed potatoes is a really simple way to upgrade classic mashed potatoes. Make it even more festive by mashing in some bright orange butternut squash.
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Instead of a loaded baked potato with cheese and bacon, try this fresh and healthy spin with sweet potatoes, greens, and feta. 
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The turkey may get all the attention at Thanksgiving dinner but turkey and stuffing go hand-in-hand. Try serving your stuffing in a non-traditional way this year and make stuffed mushrooms.
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Rich, creamy risotto is easy to make; just add the liquids in small batches so that the Arborio rice can release all its starchy goodness. This risotto recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner; it's loaded with pumpkin, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Sweet potatoes are good for more than just a marshmallow-topped casserole; they make a delicious and creamy soup as well. This soup gets its sweetness from coconut milk and has a bit of spice from the ginger and curry.
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If cornbread stuffing is part of your Thanksgiving family tradition, try this vegan version flavored with Granny Smith apples, sage, and cooked chestnuts.
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