If you ask me, the best part about Thanksgiving is all the side dishes and desserts. I mean the turkey is cool and all, but it’s all those special recipes that make Thanksgiving extra special. Here are a few of my favorites:
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Butternut Squash with Spinach and Pasta
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar
Stuffed Acorn Squash {best for a small gathering}
Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan Cheese
Slow Cooker Pear & Ginger Applesauce {great for small children}
Green Beans with Toasted Cashews
Thanksgiving Salads
Vegan Recipe – Apple Cranberry Wheat Berry Salad with Spinach
Quinoa Salad with Bacon, Spinach and Feta
Vegan Friendly Quinoa Pilaf w/Pistachios Apricots and Mint
Vegan Recipe – Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Carrots and Cilantro
Fresh Pea Salad with Bacon and Chives
Broccoli Cranberry and Almond Salad with Feta
Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts and Feta
Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
Savory Biscuits with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Herbs
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread with Jalapenos
No Knead Dutch Oven Crusty Bread
Thanksgiving Desserts
Cranberry Apple Pie {My favorite Thanksgiving Dessert}
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars {Vegan Friendly!}
Carrot Cake w/ Coconut and Raisins
Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for the Kids
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Treats for Kids
Chocolate Peanut Butter Acorn Cookies
Lisa says
I have never made sweet potatoes as a side dish and my husband requested it for this Thanksgiving. Anyone have a good recipe for me?!
Deborah says
When I try to go to the pecan bars, it says site not found. Are these like the pecan pie bars?
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks for letting me know. I fixed the link. Here you go–> http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/thanksgiving-dessert-recipes-pecan-bars/