Popular Savory Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner Party

You might want to find a balance so both Non-vegetarians and Vegetarians are at ease while enjoying a lavish Thanksgiving preparation.  A sumptuous dinner is not always the norm but one would like to have a wide spread and fulfilling dishes that may not exactly be extravagant.

We never had enough of mashed potatoes. They are so good that they pair well with every aspect of fine dining. Whether it is a pairing of wine and cheese tasting, a Christmas party or a Thanksgiving dinner. The staple food for each and every occasion is the good old potato. Many families use this creamy, buttery, heavenly treat for Thanksgiving celebrations. It is a perfect addition, a vessel of perfect stuffing accompanying a fork full of turkey or a pecan pie. Parsnips go well with scalloped potatoes. Hence, add them with the mashed potatoes as a side dish to an already side dish.

Thanksgiving is all about following traditions and when it comes to stuffing it is an important choice to make.  While the choice of herbs vary, one cannot deny the flavours of various herbs such as thyme, celery and sage to add zing in various recipes. It is a powerful savoury choice for the quintessential Thanksgiving flavours of Fall and you might not want to miss on this one too. Add onions and chicken broth to make it flavourful.

Brussels sprout taste great with a balsamic vinegar dressing, kosher salt and spicy freshly ground pepper. Though these mini cabbages are not favoured by the younger crowd, perfectly roasted whole brussels sprout with bacon are a favourite of many. Alternatively to add zing, serve them with pasta as garnishing with finely diced brussel leaves.

Even with people who dislike their veggies, this dish is a classic hit when done perfectly. What's more, you can turn it into either a savoury dish or a dessert. The difference is in the ingredients. To make it a dessert add maple syrup instead of salt and pepper. You definitely don't want to miss the universal ingredient butter which goes with both sweet and savoury recipes.