Open Thread: Thanksgiving Eats | Endless Simmer

Good god. Thanksgiving is a week away and I’ve yet to come up with some fresh ideas. Dad Gansie will take care of the bird, but I need to thrill our guests with sides.

Here are some recipes I’ve spied and might try. Please add in your favorites or new recipes you’re giving a spin around the stove this year.

Thanksgiving 2010– Tryouts

Beet Carpaccio
Would make for a fab presentation.
{NYT/Minimalist}

Carrot, Olive and Feta Salad
Feta!
{Make It Naked}

Cauliflower and Parmesan Cake
I needed one egg dish in there.
{Smitten Kitchen}

Fried Brussel Sprouts
At least one dish wouldn’t use butter.
{The Food in my Beard}

Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
My brother makes really great green beans.
{The Bitten Word}

Lemony Brussels Sprout Slaw
Apparently raw is in this year.
{NYT/Minimalist}

Quinoa with Pine Nuts and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
Is it too much to serve both grains and potato dishes?
{Sassy Radish}

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with White Balsamic
Cooked crudite.
{Bon App}

Roasted Chipotle Acorn Squash
Simple squash.In case I’m super hungover.
{Joelen's Culinary Adventures}

Roasted Cranberry Sauce
Because I will win the fight with Dad Gansie and there will be no jarred crap this year. Plus he adores Nick .
{Macheesmo}

Spicy Cauliflower with Sesame
Spice should never be forgotten.
{101 Cookbooks}

Squash Gratin with Poblanos& Cream
Cream is a requirement in at least one dish (besides mashers.)
{Food& Wine}

Sweet Potato and Sage Gratin
Death to marshmallows.
{The Kitchn}

Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Goat Cheese
Goat cheese!
{Smitten Kitchen}

White Bean-and-Black Olive Crostini
Are appetizers necessary?
{Southern Living}

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