29 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Will Make Turkey Irrelevant

If you use Jiffy instead of making your own cornbread, your secret will be safe with me. Get the recipe.

There's no reason to wait until after dinner for pie. Get the recipe.

A beautiful mess of cauliflower, squash, beans, Brussels, pomegranate seeds over a pile of arugula. Get the recipe.

These will be the runaway hit of your Friendsgiving feast. Get the recipe.

Parsnips will probably always be underrated, but this might help their image problem a little. Get the recipe.

Everyone knows that greens are happiest when smothered in cheese and bread crumbs. Get the recipe.

Perfect if you're feeling nostalgic about Thanksgivukkah. Get the recipe.

There's just something about officially calling it a PUDDING instead of a casserole that's Very Exciting. Get the recipe.

The more stuff you can make without using the stove or oven, the less crazy you'll feel. Get the recipe.

This one makes an awesome vegetarian option if you use veggie stock instead of chicken. Get the recipe.

A great use for the creepy, knobbly celeriac you got in your CSA last week. Get the recipe.

Fresh and healthy, but sweet enough to get your attention. Get the recipe.

Adding bacon: it never hurts. Get the recipe.

It's a broccoli party, and you're invited!!! Get the recipe.

These little guys look so cozy in there it's almost a shame to break up the family. Get the recipe.

The classy, from-scratch version of your favorite dump-and-mix casserole. Get the recipe.

Turning soft pretzels into stuffing (with bacon and mustard and beer!) is the kind of ingenuity this world needs more of. Get the recipe.

Basically what would happen if you made mac 'n' cheese with Brussels instead of pasta. Get the recipe.

Sassier than your average mash. Get the recipe.

Sounds like punishment, tastes like victory. Get the recipe.

With cheddar, almonds, and delightful little chunks of roasted squash. Get the recipe.

If you find some pretty multicolored carrots at the farmers' market, this is a lovely thing to do with them. Get the recipe.

It's kind of like every side in one. Modern convenience! Get the recipe.

Would make a stellar gravy sponge. Get the recipe.

So sophisticated. Get the recipe.

This would also make a great main course for vegetarians. Get the recipe.

Just because it's traditional doesn't mean it has to be boring. Get the recipe.

Pureeing part of the corn makes a creamy, dairy-free sauce. Get the recipe.

Everything you know you want. Get the recipe.