9 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes Ideas

Turkey may take centre attraction of your table. To make a great, well-rounded Thanksgiving feast, you want a variety of side dishes.

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Easy Creamed Spinach

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Spiced Red Cabbage

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Pork-and-Sage Stuffing

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Sweet-and-Sour Onions

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Easy Root Vegetable Gratin

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Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits

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Bourbon Yams

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Cranberry-Grape Sauce

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Thanksgiving Crab Cakes

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