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The turkey may get all of the attention on Thanksgiving, but if you were to ask everyone at the dinner table about their favorite Thanksgiving food, we’re willing to bet they’d say it’s the indulgent side dishes that really get their mouths watering. I mean, is there anything more comforting and delicious than a big serving of mashed potatoes loaded with butter and cheese?! While we all have our go-to Thanksgiving side dish recipes, sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and try something new. When we’re looking for new recipe inspo, we turn to the food queen herself, Martha Stewart.
From new spins on old classics like mashed potatoes to fresh seasonal dishes you probably haven’t tried before, Martha Stewart has all of the Thanksgiving recipes you’ll need this year. Here are our top picks for her most delicious Thanksgiving side dishes.
Twice-Baked Potato-and-Raclette Casserole
Try something new this Thanksgiving with Stewart’s decadent spin on potato gratin and twice-baked potatoes. Gooey raclette cheese adds a rich flavor to this fondue-inspired casserole.
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Roasted sugar pumpkins get turned into a silky autumn soup in this easy recipe. It’s delicious served the day after Thanksgiving paired with an epic leftovers sandwich, too.
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Apple Membrillo Tart
Membrillo, or Spanish quince paste (you can usually find it in the fancy cheeses section of the grocery store), shares center stage with apples in this tart. Serve it with a variety of cheeses either as a Thanksgiving appetizer, or with dessert for those who prefer to finish their meal with a combo of sweet and savory flavors.
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Coconut-Miso Mushroom Soup
Soup is a classic Thanksgiving starter, and this rich, earthy, creamy mushroom soup has a secret — it’s dairy free, and gets its lush texture thanks to coconut milk.
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Broccoli Cheese Casserole With Crackers
A kid-friendly broccoli cheese casserole is always welcome at our table, and it’s a tasty addition to any Thanksgiving spread. The crispy cracker topping is irresistible.
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Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon
Bacon forms the base of flavor for this butternut squash soup, and also serves as a garnish. The vegetables cook in the smoky bacon fat before simmering to tenderness with chicken broth. Blend to make an elegant soup that you can start your meal with, and don’t forget to top each serving with a strip of crispy bacon.
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Beet, Cheddar and Apple Tarts
Somewhere between sweet and savory, these earthy beet, cheddar, and apple tarts are an elegant appetizer and unexpected side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.
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Asparagus Salad
Asparagus is typically known as a spring vegetable, but it can be just as delicious in the fall and winter months. Stewart breathes new life into this classic vegetable by turning it into a simple, yet refreshing and bright salad that will compliment the heavier dishes on your Thanksgiving menu.
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Potato and Green Bean Salad
If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making mashed potatoes and green bean casserole, combine these two Thanksgiving classics into one easy-to-make dish. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prep!
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Apple and Kale Salad
Every Thanksgiving table needs some kind of salad to balance out the heaviness of the other dishes. We love this one because it features one of our favorite fall fruits — apples.
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Mixed Grain Stuffing in Acorn Squash
Don’t put your stuffing inside the turkey. Instead, try this delicious new take on stuffing, which is vegetarian-friendly and full of nutritious plant-based flavor.
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Mashed Potatoes
We saved the best for last. The real star of any Thanksgiving meal is the mashed potatoes and Martha Stewart’s are the creamiest, most decadent mashed potatoes you’ll ever have. The secret ingredient? Lots of cream cheese.
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Before you go, check out Martha Stewart’s best dinner recipes in the gallery below:
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