Brussels Sprouts in Saor is a Venetian-inspired sweet and sour side layered with sauteedonions, pine nuts, wine-soaked raisins, vinegar, and lemon. It’s a make-ahead dish that delivers acid, richness, and brightness to your Friendsgiving or holiday table.
Sides
Two Samin Nosrat Thanksgiving Sides You Need at Your Table
Samin Nosrat’s Fried Sage Salsa Verde and Herby Fried Shallot & Bread Crumb Crunch add brightness, texture, and big herb flavor to any Thanksgiving table. The salsa brings vinegary freshness, while the shallot crunch adds irresistible crispiness. Together, they balance rich holiday dishes and instantly elevate your Friendsgiving spread.
Serrano Corn Pudding with Savory Miso Whipped Cream
My grandma’s beloved corn pudding recipe, which turned out to be from a Jiffy Mix box, gets a update with serrano peppers for heat and a savory miso whipped cream topping.
Bright & Tart Cranberry Sauce with Quince: A Modern Thanksgiving Twist
This Cranberry Sauce with Quince and Bay is a bright, tart, lightly floral upgrade to the Thanksgiving classic. Fresh quince simmer with sugar, lemon, and bay before joining bursting cranberries for a sauce with real depth and complexity.
The Best Sheet Pan Stuffing for Thanksgiving: Sausage, Figs & Cranberries
This sheet pan stuffing delivers everything you want on a holiday table: crispy edges, a deeply golden top, a custardy center, and layers of fall flavor from Italian sausage, dried figs, and cranberries. Inspired by beloved Ina Garten classics, it’s easy, riffable, and perfect for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
A Flavorful Twist on Tradition: Sausage and Prune Stuffing for Thanksgiving
This Friendsgiving, every dish was from Samin Nosrat – including a standout stuffing with sausage, prunes, kale, and herbs. Bite-sized prunes soaked in stock add jammy sweetness, balanced by savory sausage and bright white wine. Baked until golden and crisp, it’s a cozy, flavor-packed casserole perfect for Thanksgiving.
Extra-Peppery Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes (The Ultimate Thanksgiving Side)
These Extra-Peppery Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes take classic Thanksgiving comfort and turns up the volume Warm cream infused with black and white pepper folds into fluffy Yukon Golds, finished with Pecorino Romano and Parmesan. The result: silky, savory, umami-rich potatoes that hold their own with or without gravy.
Ina Garten’s Best Mashed Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving
Explore Ina Garten’s eight exceptional mashed potato recipes, ranging from traditional butter-and-cream combinations to elevated versions featuring truffle butter, roasted garlic, goat cheese, and Parmesan. Find out which recipe stands above the rest as the ultimate potato side dish for any occasion.