Last-Minute Thanksgiving Side Dishes

These 12 easy recipes can be mixed and matched at will and are sure to be the star of your Thanksgiving table.

By Kate Merker and Sara Quessenberry

Though the turkey always grabs the spotlight, the right side dishes make your holiday dinner spread especially memorable. Ready to tackle the main event? Start with this simple turkey recipe.

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Honeyed Carrots and Oranges
Serves 8 | Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 50m

Ingredients
* 2 pounds very small carrots, scrubbed; or regular carrots-trimmed, peeled, and cut into thin sticks
* 1 orange, cut into 8 pieces
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons honey
* kosher salt and black pepper
* 2 tablespoons small dill sprigs

Directions
1. Heat oven to 375° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the carrots and orange with the oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Roast, tossing once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the dill.

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