11-19-2008, 12:29 AM
Filed under: Holidays, MealtimeThanksgiving conjures up warm, fuzzy images of the family gathered around the table, enormous turkey center stage, generations exchanging loving looks as they pass the side dishes around the table....the kids scrunching up their noses and saying "Gross" as the cranberry sauce passes by. Where is Norman Rockwell when you need him?Even though it's hard to imagine a more family-centric meal than Thanksgiving dinner, most of the traditional side dishes don't seem to be all that kid-friendly: cranberry relish with citrus zest, Brussels sprouts, stuffing with oysters (those crazy Pilgrims) and sausages. The kids' plates end up looking like a white winter wonderland with a slice of turkey, a dollop of plain mashed potatoes, and a piece of bread.Below the gallery are a few simple simple side dishes that should make everyone happy (or at least be worth a few bites with the promise of pie to come).
Holidays on the Southern Side
Our Favorite Side DishesSide dishes are many people's favorite part of a holiday meal -- along with the company of friends and family. We think there's something extra special about 'em when they're served up Southern-style.
Green Bean CasseroleFresh summer green beans are grand, but in the chilly months, canned beans can stand a little dressing up with a touch of creaminess and the savory crunch of fried onions.Browse Our Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Corn PuddingSweet, fluffy corn pudding is stunningly simple to make, and simply delicious. Make a double batch, 'cause it's guaranteed to go quickly.Get the Charleston Corn Pudding Recipe
Creamed OnionsElegant pearl onions look so luxurious lounging in a sea of cream sauce, and taste simply luscious to boot.Get the Creamed Onions Recipe
Candied Sweet PotatoesIt's only once a year, so go ahead and indulge in these ooey-gooey marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. Consider them a prelude to dessert.Get the Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Congealed SaladsCall these salads "congealed," Jell-O, gelatin or whatever else you'd like. Just make sure you call everyone to the table to admire your molded masterpiece before you dig in.Get the Bing Cherry Salad Recipe
Cranberry SauceAs long as there are holidays celebrate, the debate will rage on: fresh or canned cranberries. Our sweet, no-stress recipes will muffle the debate for a little while -- or at least while everyone's mouth is full.Browse Our Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Giblet GravySo long as you've got the bird in hand, you may as well put the giblets to work. They add wonderfully rich depth to plain ol' pan drippings -- just start working out your whisking muscles NOW.Get the Giblet Gravy Recipe
Wendell Webber, FoodPix / Jupiter Images
Cornbread DressingInstant dressing is dandy and all, but slip sweet, crumbly corn bread into the mix, and no doubt you'll find this from-scratch dish deserves a place at every one of your holiday meals.Get the Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Sausage DressingSweet or spicy sausage can add a great herbal kick to your stuffing and dressing. Experiment with various brands and spice levels to find the one that'll be most at home on your holiday table.Browse Our Sausage Dressing Recipes
Mark Thomas, Jupiter Images
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Holidays on the Southern Side
Our Favorite Side DishesSide dishes are many people's favorite part of a holiday meal -- along with the company of friends and family. We think there's something extra special about 'em when they're served up Southern-style.
Green Bean CasseroleFresh summer green beans are grand, but in the chilly months, canned beans can stand a little dressing up with a touch of creaminess and the savory crunch of fried onions.Browse Our Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Corn PuddingSweet, fluffy corn pudding is stunningly simple to make, and simply delicious. Make a double batch, 'cause it's guaranteed to go quickly.Get the Charleston Corn Pudding Recipe
Creamed OnionsElegant pearl onions look so luxurious lounging in a sea of cream sauce, and taste simply luscious to boot.Get the Creamed Onions Recipe
Candied Sweet PotatoesIt's only once a year, so go ahead and indulge in these ooey-gooey marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. Consider them a prelude to dessert.Get the Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Congealed SaladsCall these salads "congealed," Jell-O, gelatin or whatever else you'd like. Just make sure you call everyone to the table to admire your molded masterpiece before you dig in.Get the Bing Cherry Salad Recipe
Cranberry SauceAs long as there are holidays celebrate, the debate will rage on: fresh or canned cranberries. Our sweet, no-stress recipes will muffle the debate for a little while -- or at least while everyone's mouth is full.Browse Our Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Giblet GravySo long as you've got the bird in hand, you may as well put the giblets to work. They add wonderfully rich depth to plain ol' pan drippings -- just start working out your whisking muscles NOW.Get the Giblet Gravy Recipe
Wendell Webber, FoodPix / Jupiter Images
Cornbread DressingInstant dressing is dandy and all, but slip sweet, crumbly corn bread into the mix, and no doubt you'll find this from-scratch dish deserves a place at every one of your holiday meals.Get the Cornbread Dressing Recipe
Sausage DressingSweet or spicy sausage can add a great herbal kick to your stuffing and dressing. Experiment with various brands and spice levels to find the one that'll be most at home on your holiday table.Browse Our Sausage Dressing Recipes
Mark Thomas, Jupiter Images
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