Choosing the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal is a straightforward decision. Whether you opt for a brined roast turkey, a vegan twist on beef Wellington, or a hearty pan of lasagna Bolognese, your guests are sure to be content. However, it’s the side dishes that truly shine on the dining table.
The soft milk-bread dinner rolls, the aromatic cranberry-walnut pulao, and the flavorful delicata squash salad will be the favorites that your loved ones will load onto their plates. Your side dishes don’t have to be extravagant; they can be as simple as tossing some greens with Nora Ephron’s vinaigrette for a fail-proof salad or utilizing your slow cooker for Ricardo Larrivée’s scalloped potatoes to free up oven space.
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or contributing to a potluck this year, here are 21 side dish options that will steal the spotlight at your autumn gathering.
Sweet potato dinner rolls with maple butter
