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14 side dishes that will outshine your turkey this Thanksgiving

It's time to toss the mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.
October 6, 2021 1:47 p.m. EST

Looking for fresh ways to spice up your Thanksgiving spread? You can stop swiping through Pinterest for inspo because we've rounded up some of our favourite side dishes from the Marilyn Denis Show, Your Morning and The Social that will be the star of your holiday gathering. 

Click on the photos below to find each recipe. 

Sausage, apricot and coconut bread stuffing

This unforgettable stuffing is the perfect complement to a succulent turkey dinner. 

Sweet potato casserole with pecan-cracker crust

 One taste and you’ll forget the marshmallows for this sensational, crispy pecan-cracker crust.

Green beans with red onion marmalade

Tangy and sweet red onion marmalade lends its flavour to perfectly cooked haricots verts. 

Roasted miso honey mustard potatoes

Kick your basic roast potatoes up a notch with miso—trust us! 

Turkey stuffing meatballs

Get straight to the stuffing with these turkey meatballs. Garnished with cranberry sauce, they aren't too bad to look at, either!

Butternut squash and beetroot tartare

We bet you've never had butternut squash like this before.

Cauliflower gratin

Cheesy vegetable casseroles are always a crowd pleaser for Thanksgiving...or at any occasion, for that matter!

Pumpkin muffin stuffing

This stuffing tastes as good as it looks.

Autumn harvest minestrone

This classic soup is a treat for your tummy and your eyes. It will look great on your tabletop! 

Roasted broccoli and sweet potato salad

Vegetables no longer need to be the understudy on the table—they can totally steal the show when you get creative with textures and flavours, like in this broccoli and sweet potato salad. 

Mustard and ale potato champ

Beer in mashed potatoes? Yes, please! 

Miso cranberry glazed vegetables

A new way to use cranberry sauce! 

Lazy cabbage rolls

The best part about this dish is that you can make it ahead of the big day.

Butternut squash kale and sausage stuffing

You'll never serve stuffing any other way again! 

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