![This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows shortbread corn pudding in Concord, NH. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving that combines two ingredients that will go great with a roasted chicken, turkey or ham. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/spoonbread-corn-pudding.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Jan.11, 2016 photo shows an acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms, farro and winter citrus in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/stuffed-squash.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 31, 2017 photo shows a green salad with pear dressing, Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AP_17306690377260-e1573597881822.jpg)
AP/Sara Moulton
![This Oct. 12, 2015, photo, shows sweet sesame dinner rolls in Concord, N.H. This recipe is a cross between an Italian scali bread, a light, tender bread crusted in sesame seeds, and a Portuguese sweet roll. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_754579144244-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Nov. 16, 2015 photo shows parmesan cashew cauliflower risotto in Concord, N.H. Transforming finely chopped cauliflower is so popular, grocers now sell bagged minced cauliflower labeled as ready to use in your favorite pizza crust and mashed potato-like recipes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_761656606714-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 12, 2010 photo shows braised fresh fennel with rosemary. The sweet flavor of fresh fennel becomes concentrated with luxurious results in this easy braised holiday side dish. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/braised-fennel.jpg)
AP/Larry Crowe
![IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR OCEAN SPRAY - Try adding fresh cranberries for a twist on Cornbread Stuffing this Thanksgiving. For the full recipe, visit http://www.oceanspray.com/FamilyAffair/. (Ocean Spray via AP Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_451065399718-1672x1254.jpg)
Ocean Spray via AP Images/Ocean Spray
![**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** The Kitchen Idiot's Tuscan-style squash stew, a Thanksgiving side dish, is seen Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Howie Rumberg)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/squash-stew.jpg)
AP/Howie Rumberg
![This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_495554413510-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 27, 2014 photo shows Thanksgiving eggplant strata in Concord, N.H. The deliciously creamy strata marries layers of roasted eggplant, delicata squash and red cabbage with a rich bechamel sauce. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_477248912611-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows roasted spiced pumpkin with pistachio chutney in Concord, NH. This side dish will fit in with the mosaic of other offerings at the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_323130966899-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This February 2017 photo shows black lentil and butternut dquash in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lentil-butternut.jpg)
AP/Sarah Crowder
![This Oct. 6, 2014 photo shows green beans with tarragon, mustard and sunflower seeds in Concord, N.H. The recipe is simple for skillet green beans bathed in brown butter, then tossed with fresh tarragon, Dijon mustard and lemon zest. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_266780649989-1841x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES We mash potatoes. We mash squash. Some people even mash cauliflower. Why not mash carrots? As you can see in this image taken on March, 5, 2012 in Concord, NH with a bit of butter, milk, salt and pepper, I had a delicious vegetable dish with the consistency of mashed potatoes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_120305056505-1880x1238.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows citrus herb cranberry sauce in Concord, N.H. This cranberry sauce recipe uses clementines for a citrus flair. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111013073049-834x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows Thanksgiving oyster dressing in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_108419088822-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 10, 2010 photo shows acorn squash with browned butter and fried sage leaves. The already sweet and creamy flavor of acorn squash is taken to an even higher level in this recipe. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_101010117899-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Larry Crowe
![This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows shortbread corn pudding in Concord, NH. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving that combines two ingredients that will go great with a roasted chicken, turkey or ham. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/spoonbread-corn-pudding-260x174.jpg)
![This Jan.11, 2016 photo shows an acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms, farro and winter citrus in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/stuffed-squash-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 31, 2017 photo shows a green salad with pear dressing, Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AP_17306690377260-e1573597881822.jpg)
![This Oct. 12, 2015, photo, shows sweet sesame dinner rolls in Concord, N.H. This recipe is a cross between an Italian scali bread, a light, tender bread crusted in sesame seeds, and a Portuguese sweet roll. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_754579144244-260x174.jpg)
![This Nov. 16, 2015 photo shows parmesan cashew cauliflower risotto in Concord, N.H. Transforming finely chopped cauliflower is so popular, grocers now sell bagged minced cauliflower labeled as ready to use in your favorite pizza crust and mashed potato-like recipes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_761656606714-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 12, 2010 photo shows braised fresh fennel with rosemary. The sweet flavor of fresh fennel becomes concentrated with luxurious results in this easy braised holiday side dish. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/braised-fennel-260x174.jpg)
![IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR OCEAN SPRAY - Try adding fresh cranberries for a twist on Cornbread Stuffing this Thanksgiving. For the full recipe, visit http://www.oceanspray.com/FamilyAffair/. (Ocean Spray via AP Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_451065399718-260x174.jpg)
![**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** The Kitchen Idiot's Tuscan-style squash stew, a Thanksgiving side dish, is seen Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Howie Rumberg)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/squash-stew-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_495554413510-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 27, 2014 photo shows Thanksgiving eggplant strata in Concord, N.H. The deliciously creamy strata marries layers of roasted eggplant, delicata squash and red cabbage with a rich bechamel sauce. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_477248912611-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows roasted spiced pumpkin with pistachio chutney in Concord, NH. This side dish will fit in with the mosaic of other offerings at the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_323130966899-260x174.jpg)
![This February 2017 photo shows black lentil and butternut dquash in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Sarah Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lentil-butternut-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 6, 2014 photo shows green beans with tarragon, mustard and sunflower seeds in Concord, N.H. The recipe is simple for skillet green beans bathed in brown butter, then tossed with fresh tarragon, Dijon mustard and lemon zest. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_266780649989-260x174.jpg)
![FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES We mash potatoes. We mash squash. Some people even mash cauliflower. Why not mash carrots? As you can see in this image taken on March, 5, 2012 in Concord, NH with a bit of butter, milk, salt and pepper, I had a delicious vegetable dish with the consistency of mashed potatoes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_120305056505-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows citrus herb cranberry sauce in Concord, N.H. This cranberry sauce recipe uses clementines for a citrus flair. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111013073049-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows Thanksgiving oyster dressing in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_108419088822-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 10, 2010 photo shows acorn squash with browned butter and fried sage leaves. The already sweet and creamy flavor of acorn squash is taken to an even higher level in this recipe. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_101010117899-260x174.jpg)
Stumped on sides? From stuffing to cranberry sauce, here are a number of Thanksgiving recipes.
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