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For many people, when it comes down to it, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes. Here are some of our very favorite holiday side dishes. For a more complete listing, visit our holiday recipe pages. There’s still time to try out some of these recipes before the big day of feasting, so pick a few to take for a test run. Salads—Salad greens and green vegetables make a fresh complement to some of the richer flavors typically on the Thanksgiving table. Plan to include one or more on your menu.

• Broccoli Salad with Walnuts and Currants
• Gruyere Salad with Apples and Cider Vinaigrette
• Spinach Salad with Aduki Beans and Clementine Vinaigrette
• Thanksgiving Green Salad

Grain Salads—These side dishes showcase seasonal flavors combined with hearty grains.

• Warm Millet Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Creamed Mushrooms and Sage
• Chestnut and Wheat Berry Salad
• Fall Harvest Couscous

Potatoes—Mashed, smashed, scalloped or roasted, you can’t go wrong with these options.

• Smashed Potatoes with Stilton
• Mashed Cauliflower (okay, so this is not potatoes but it looks like potatoes! And it’s delicious.)
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes
• Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes

Greens—Remember the leafy greens! Try these simple recipes for nutrient-dense greens.

• Kale and Butternut Salad
• Warm Winter Greens Salad
• Swiss Chard with Shallots

Stuffings—Every family has their own tradition. What’s yours?

• Mushroom Stuffing with Shallots and Fresh Herbs
• Stuffins
• Cornbread Stuffing with Poblano Peppers
• Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing

Sweet Potatoes—Whether you like them with or without marshmallows, we’ve got you covered with tasty preparations:

• Coconut and Marshmallow Spiced Sweet Potatoes
• Especially Good Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Nuts

Green Beans—No Thanksgiving table is complete without some kind of green beans. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Green Bean Casserole
• Green Beans with Pecans and Clementines
• Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Cranberries and Bacon
• Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds

What side dishes are you planning to serve on your Thanksgiving menu this year?