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    10 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Nov 17, 2011 2:50 PM EST

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but don't stress if you haven't started planning your menu beyond the turkey. We've got 10 great side dishes that might just steal the spotlight away from the main course superstar.


    Plus: 50 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes and 6 DIY Thanksgiving Table-Setting Ideas


    1. Brandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing

    Brandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing recipe from CountryLiving.comBrandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing recipe from CountryLiving.com

    This isn't your average stuffing. Brandy, dried cranberries, and sweet potatoes offer the perfect contrast to the savory sausage and cornbread stuffing.

    Get the recipe: Brandied Cranberry and Sweet Potato Stuffing


    2. Buttermilk Cornbread

    Buttermilk Cornbread from Country LivingButtermilk Cornbread from Country Living

    Rich and sweet with a tender crumble, buttermilk cornbread is an ideal side either on its own or dipped in homemade gravy.

    Get the recipe: Buttermilk Cornbread


    3. Acorn Squash

    Acorn Square recipe from CountryLiving.comAcorn Square recipe from CountryLiving.com

    Bring fall's glorious colors and farm-stand flavors to your table in the form of roasted acorn squash brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with sage leaves and cinnamon.

    Get the recipe: Acorn Squash


    4. Cauliflower alla Parmigiana

    Cauliflower alla Parmigiana recipe from CountryLiving.com

    This Italian-inspired side dish is exquisitely simple.

    Get the recipe: Cauliflower alla Parmigiana


    5. Cranberry-Ginger Sauce

    Cranberry-Ginger Sauce recipe from CountryLiving.comCranberry-Ginger Sauce recipe from CountryLiving.com

    Make fresh cranberry sauce in three easy steps.

    Get the recipe: Cranberry-Ginger Sauce


    6. French Green Beans with Butter Sauce and Crispy Leeks

    French Green Beans with Butter Sauce and Crispy Leeks recipe from CountryLiving.com

    Put a new spin on traditional green bean casserole with a rich butter sauce and crispy leeks.

    Recipe: French Green Beans with Butter Sauce and Crispy Leeks


    7. Tom's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

    Tom's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

    This simple, buttery, five-ingredient mashed potato recipe is inspired by New York City chef Tom Valenti.

    Get the recipe: Tom's Perfect Mashed Potatoes


    8. Pear, Chestnut, and Sage Dressing

    Pear, Chestnut, and Sage Dressing recipe from CountryLiving.com

    Holiday flavors come together in a stuffing that features pears, chestnuts, and sage.

    Get the recipe: Pear, Chestnut, and Sage Dressing


    9. Creamed Pearl Onions

    Creamed Pearl Onions recipe from CountryLiving.com

    Lightly coated with a thyme-infused sauce, Creamed Pearl Onions are a satisfying side dish.

    Get the recipe: Creamed Pearl Onions


    10. Candied Yams with Apples

    Candied Yams with Apples recipe from CountryLiving.com

    This scrumptious Southern side has three easy steps: chop, toss, and bake.

    Get the recipe: Candied Yams with Apples



    Get More Thanksgiving Ideas from CountryLiving.com:

    101 Pie Recipes


    How to Make the Kids Table Fun


    10 Tasty Ideas for Leftover Turkey Sandwiches


    The Beekman Boys' Thanksgiving


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