![]() ![]() ![]() (Read more in Why We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving.) They were more likely to have chestnuts, squash, corn, and beans on hand, not potatoes, so we have included some historically-inspired side dishes for something different! Classic Succotash The first Thanksgiving probably didn’t include many of our classics today, such as cranberries or mashed potatoes. This Sweet Potato Lentil Coconut Curry is hearty, warming, colorful, and very adaptable!Ĭredit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Pumpkin Macaroni and CheeseĪn entry in our Old Farmer’s Almanac Reader Recipe Contest, this Macaroni and Cheese uses pumpkin for a seasonal twist!Ĭredit: Koss13/Shutterstock Two Historically-Inspired Sides This colorful butternut squash and rice recipe showcases the flavor of fall’s harvest in an easy yet deeply satisfying vegetarian (and vegan) meal.Ĭredit: Sergey Fati/Shutterstock Sweet Potato Lentil Coconut Curry Or, looking for something different yet still delicious? Try these tasty carrot biscuits, which won third place in our 2014 Recipe Contest!Ĭredit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Vegetarian Dishes Curried Butternut Squash and Rice Time for bread rolls! These fall harvest squash rolls are always a hit! People are surprised when they learn they’re made from squash.Ĭredit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Spiced Carrot Biscuits with Salted Caramel Butter ![]() Here’s a recipe with chives to add a tangy flavor and some interest. For other potato options, see our recipes for Cheesy Potatoes, Stuffed Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.Ĭredit: Sam Jones/QuinnBrein Fall Harvest Squash Rolls Mashed potatoes are non-negotiable for many folks on Thanksgiving. If you’re not into green beans, how about a very seasonal Brussels sprouts? This roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, and shallot dish is our favorite, but if you don’t want to use up the oven, try our Easiest Brussels Sprouts recipe (in a large sauté pan).Ĭredit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Mashed Potatoes With Chives And everyone loves the squash boats!Ĭredit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Green Bean Casseroleįor greens, we always enjoy the classic green bean casserole it simply fits well with all the other sides. Here you’ll find a lighter homemade version that ditches the canned soup component.Ĭredit: Sam Jones/QuinnBrein Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Shallots and Bacon When baked, this gift from the garden has a tender, mouthwatering taste, especially when enhanced with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. We used a combination of delicata and butternut squash to create a slightly sweet and nutty dish.Ī second winter squash option is acorn squash which lends a golden autumn hue. Similar in texture to a sweet potato casserole, our Maple Squash Casserole can be made with any winter squash. Our other favorite winter vegetable is squash! From acorn to butternut, this is another way to add orange warmth to the plate. For something a little more creative, try our Chai-Spiced Orange-Cranberry Sauce.Ĭredit: Anna Shepulova/shutterstock Maple Squash Casserole ![]() Our basic cranberry sauce recipe has a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Since we’re such big fans of sweet potatoes, here’s another option! The classic sweet potato casserole with pecans add great crunch and texture and is a reader favorite.Ĭredit: Becky Luigart-Stayner Basic Cranberry Sauce Plain baked sweet potatoes are great this way of preparing them is sublime, especially alongside that cranberry sauce!Ĭredit: Elena Veselova/Shutterstock Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole ![]()
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