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Thanksgiving vegetable sides make ahead. Most of your thanksgiving menu can be prepared way before. Creamed kale is a delicious and healthy side dish made with fresh kale, parmesan cheese, milk, butter, and cream cheese. It's fresh, creamy, and bright, especially against the many creamy casseroles.

I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so i combined four things i love into one dish: Green bean casserole is a thanksgiving classic, and this recipe from pinch of yum is slightly elevated — and one you can make ahead. Web crunchy kale slaw.

Web chef fabio viviani, of siena tavern in chicago, shines a bright light on brussels sprouts with this side dish. Sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon & onions. The best vegetable sides for thanksgiving.

Make it up to two days ahead and chill before baking, then let it come to room temperature as the oven preheats and add 10 minutes to the bake time before uncovering. This leaves room to add some sweetness like maple syrup or honey to amp up the recipe. Whether you want classic sweet potato or green bean casserole or opt for a hearty salad or scalloped veggie dish, everything you need is in this collection.

Web these then are the best of the rest, featuring vegetable side dishes, including thanksgiving recipes for potatoes and sweet potatoes, recipes for brussels sprouts and squash sides, thanksgiving casseroles, green bean sides, and more. Web banana cream pie. Photo by chelsea kyle, prop styling by alex brannian, food styling by ali nardi.

You can prep and freeze cranberry sauce months before the big day. Now, it's one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. Try chicken and pesto, or a mediterranean version with spinach and feta.