In the build up toThanksgiving, people talk a lot about turkey.

The bird is fine, but let’s be real: We’re all in it for thesides.

Apple Spiced Cornbread MuffinsfromA Spicy Perspective

Switch up your cornbread muffins by adding some apples to them.

Radicchio and squash in a salad bowl.

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Get the recipe here.

Anyone who’s ever tasted stuffing understands that the seemingly simple combination is actually total magic.

Seasoned like an Italian sausage, you’ll hardly notice the difference.

Casserole with sweet potatoes and oat crumble.

Even meat eaters might start ignoring the turkey.

Sweet, hearty, earthybasically everything you want on Thanksgiving.

Stovetop Creamed SpinachfromFoodie Crush

Turkey taking up all the space in your oven?

Cornbread muffin with apples.

Good news: you’re able to make this simple, satisfying dish inone pan on the stove.

Serve it if you feel like mixing things up.

You won’t regret it.

Cauliflower in a pan with cream and breadcrumbs.

Cornbread StuffingfromThe Pretty Bee

This vegan, gluten-free stuffing tastes pretty much just like the original.

And, if no one at the table Get the recipehere.

Creamy Green Bean Casserole From ScratchfromSally’s Baking Addiction

This recipe calls for chicken or vegetable stock.

Carrots in a baking dish.

You know what to do.

Pecans and maple syrup make this mash feel festive.

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Brussels sprouts with cheese and nuts on a plate.

Radicchio and squash in a salad bowl.

Stuffing with kale and tempeh.

Mashed potatoes topped with butter.

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Honeyglazed turnips in a pan.

Creamed spinach in a skillet.

Roasted carrot polenta topped with nuts.

Kale salad with cheese crisps nuts.

Panzanella with root veggies.

Mac and cheese with vegetables.

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