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Posts tagged “side dishes”

Thanksgiving Sides: 5 Alternatives to Green Bean Casserole

Yesterday we gave you some non-marshmallow ideas for sweet potatoes. Now we're tackling another old-fashioned dish that frequently shows up at Thanksgiving: the green bean casserole. We've modernize...

Thanksgiving Sides: 5 Alternatives to Sweet Potato Casserole

Are you planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? Sticking to the tried-and-true dishes or are you trying to branch out? We know everyone has different traditions (sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top...

Do You Always Need Something Green on Your Plate?

This restaurant shot, which we're guessing is at a classic Southern joint, proves our point. Wouldn't that plate look funny if, instead of collard greens, there was a scoop of corn? Or butternut squas...

Times Top 5: The Importance of Gravy
From the NY Times Dining Section 11.19.08

We once made a frantic trip to Popeye's fried chicken on Thanksgiving morning to buy gravy because ours wasn't up to par. Not this year! The Times has a comprehensive guide to making gravy ahead of ti...

Alternatives for Traditional Thanksgiving Sides

Is it too early to start talking about Thanksgiving? All of the pie baking has us revved up for the holidays, and we're betting we're not the only ones planning our menus. And we know that for man...