Best Thanksgiving side recipes

Ciabatta and rosemary stuffing

This easy Italian-style stuffing can be prepped ahead – just cook while the roast is resting. For a veggie stuffing, simply leave out the pancetta. Ciabatta will give the stuffing a great chunky texture. It goes well with all roasts, especially turkey.

Baked spiced sweet potato mash

Don’t fancy your usual potatoes this year? Try our baked spiced sweet potato mash instead – it’s just as good as roasties. Prep your mash ahead, then finish in the oven on the day.

Tray-roast squash, sweet potato and grain salad

This is great mixed salad to add to your Thanksgiving feast. Make it in place of a traditional stuffing, or serve as an easy starter.

Boozy cranberry sauce

Made with red wine and port, this tangy and indulgent cranberry sauce makes a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving  turkey.

Make-ahead gravy

This will save you juggling pans on Thanksgiving, and it can even be made and frozen if you want to really get ahead. Add any last-minute juices from the turkey when you reheat it for an extra bump of flavour.

Swede, kale and sweet potato gratin

This recipe for swede, kale and sweet potato gratin is the perfect side dish or veggie main for the colder months. It takes a little time, but is really easy.

Easy bread rolls

These super-soft rolls work brilliantly as a Thanksgiving side to accompany a roast dinner.

Green bean salad with mustardy dressing

Green beans taste delicious when they’re simply steamed, but they taste even better charred on a griddle pan and mixed with a mustardy dressing!

Carrot and parsnip soup

Whizzing the cream in at the end makes for a super-creamy soup. Enjoy this cosy orange soup with a swirl of double cream and a chunk of buttered bread.