Putting A Spin On Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Put a Spin on Fav Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The best part of Thanksgiving dinner lies in the side dishes you bring to the table! This year, put a spin on the old classics with these easy recipes by Food Network Kitchen and star chefs Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) and Giada De Laurentiis (Everyday Italian).

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Add a little zing to your brussels sprouts this Thanksgiving! Watch how Ina Garten, host of Barefoot Contessa, puts a unique spin on these basic veggies! Read the recipe or watch the video.

 (Photo credit: Alice Gao, Food Network)

Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Cranberries are a must at any Thanksgiving dinner table! But are you truly serving up the best? Check out this cran recipe with a zesty citrus twist!

(Photo credit: Jonathan Kantor, Food Network)

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Imagine a recipe that combines everything you love about a baked potato! Then follow this link to see that such a recipe does exist!

(Photo credit: Matt Armendariz, Food Network)

Triple-Cheese Spirals

Macaroni and cheese is always a good idea! Give your cheesy side dish a formal makeover this Thanksgiving with this easy Food Network recipe!

(Photo credit: Con Poulos, Food Network)

Giada’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget the sweet potato side dish. We found a delicious alternative take on it, however. Giada De Laurentiis, host of Everyday Italian, has an easy gnocchi recipe to shake up the sweet potato status quo!

(Photo credit: Matt Armendariz, Food Network)

Let us know if you’ve got some great side dish recipes we’re missing here! Tell us how you put your own spin on Thanksgiving faves or bring something completely unique to your table every year!