12 Tasty Sides For Your Thanksgiving Feast

Make room for sides that are as beautiful as they are delicious, bringing colour, texture —  and plenty of flavour — to the Thanksgiving table.

Below, we’ve got recipes for a tasty take on beans, a standout sourdough stuffing, barbecued brussels sprouts and more.

Butternut Squash Scallopini with Apples, Sage and Hazelnut Dukkha

Sweet butternut squash is the star of this recipe by chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk.

  • Source Excerpted from Two Chefs in the Garden by Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk. ©2024 Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk. Photographs by Ash Nayler. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Sourdough, Sausage & Sage Turkey Stuffing

Double-smoked bacon, pork sausage, bread and a medley of herbs make a spectacular stuffing.

  • Source Excerpted from Bread Etc. Recipes + Techniques for Baking with Sourdough, Yeasted Dough, Pizza Dough + More by Matthew James Duffy. Copyright ©2025 Matthew James Duffy. Photographs by Alex Nirta. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Carrot Tarte Tatin

Multi-coloured carrots look stunning when cut lengthwise and cooked with honey and butter.

  • Source Recipe from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files. ©2022 by Deb Perelman. Photography ©2022 by Deb Perelman. Book Design by Cassandra J. Pappas. Jacket Photography by Deb Perelman. Food Styling by Barrett Washburne. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Judías Verdes

Pole or runner beans can be substituted in this fresh side topped with pancetta and almonds.

  • Photographer Paula Wilson

Kale, Sweet Potato, Date & Walnut Chopped Salad

A salad packed with interesting textures and flavours that pairs well with roast chicken or turkey.

  • Source Recipe adapted from Clodagh’s Happy Cooking: 100 Easy, Speedy, Healthy Recipes for Good Mood Food by Clodagh McKenna. Photography by David Loftus. ©2026 by Octopus Publishing Group. Excerpted with permission from Kyle Books. All rights reserved

BBQ Brussels Sprouts

Made with an Alabama barbecue sauce, caramelized onions and whole grain mustard, this dish is a crowd pleaser.

  • Photographer Jessica Emin

Beets, Fire Grains and Fresh Ricotta with Rosemary

Take advantage of beets, which are at their peak in autumn, with chef Michael Smith’s vibrant and earthy side.

  • Source Recipe from Farmhouse Vegetables by Michael Smith. ©2023 Michael Smith. Photography by Al Douglas. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Roasted Veg with Camembert Fondue

Jamie Oliver takes roasted vegetables to the next level. “Everything tastes better with oozy melted cheese,” he says.

  • Source Excerpted from Simply Jamie by Jamie Oliver is published by Appetite ©Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited (2024 Simply Jamie). Recipe photography: ©David Loftus, 2024.Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Cauliflower Mac ‘N’ Cheese

A lighter take on a classic, with a crunchy rye bread crust.

  • Source Recipe from Farmhouse Vegetables by Michael Smith. ©2023 Michael Smith. Photography by Al Douglas. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Sour Cream and Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

You can’t go wrong with serving a savoury biscuit. These ones come together with simple ingredients in just a few steps.

  • Source Recipe from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files. ©2022 by Deb Perelman. Photography ©2022 by Deb Perelman. Book Design by Cassandra J. Pappas. Jacket Photography by Deb Perelman. Food Styling by Barrett Washburne. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved

Roasted Celery Root Carpaccio

Carpaccio doesn’t have to be made with beef; this inventive take roasts celery root until tender.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford

Emily Blunt’s English Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes are a quintessential Thanksgiving side, and Emily Blunt knows how to make some of the greatest.

  • Source Recipe excerpted from Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten. ©2020 by Ina Garten. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House

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