Side
Mustard-Glazed Carrots and Pearl Onions
This combination of slowly simmered carrots and onions is loaded with deep, full flavor that goes well with grilled meats.
Asian Eggplant
This slightly spicy side dish is excellent with grilled meat or chicken.
By Andrea Webster
Fried Corn Cakes with Green Onions
You can serve these with bacon for breakfast, but they're also a nice side dish with steak or other meats.
Bulgur Salad with Cucumber and Tomato
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms
Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, is sold at Italian markets and most supermarkets.
By Carol Rock
Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots
Chicken broth is combined with oil to stir-fry the vegetables.
Apple and Potato Salad with Mustard Cream Dressing
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
By Donald Stever
Ham and Spring Vegetable Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Serve this newfangled main-course salad with a crisp flatbread, such as lavash, and white wine or rosé spritzers.
Cajun Corn Bread Stuffing
Cajun flavors—andouille sausage, corn bread, red bell pepper and cayenne pepper—combine in an excellent side dish that brings color and spice to the Thanksgiving table.