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Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

Make-Ahead Side Dish Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday

Hello Reader

Thanksgiving is all about good food and good company — but let’s be honest, it can also be a little hectic. Between the turkey, the sides, and keeping everyone fed and happy, it’s easy to feel like you spend more time in the kitchen than at the table.

ALL MY THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH RECIPES!

That’s why this week, I’m sharing my favourite make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes — dishes you can prepare in advance so the big day runs smoothly. These are tried-and-true classics that taste even better after a little rest, giving you more time to relax, chat, and actually enjoy the holiday.

👉 Brussel Sprouts Gratin - An irresistible oven-baked side dish of nutty, firm sprouts, smuggled in a garlicky cheese sauce and generously sprinkled with crunchy breadcrumbs.

👉 Sweet Potato Casserole - Everything you’d want in a cozy casserole dish. Cheesy, creamy, flavoured with thyme and garlic and extremely delicious! Make ahead and reheat before dinner!

👉 Mashed Potato Casserole with Mushrooms and Caramelised Onions - This creamy casserole with caramelised onions, mushrooms and sage is a brilliant dish that can be made ahead of time.

👉 Port Cranberry Sauce - Homemade cranberry sauce with fresh orange juice and zest and a splash of port is the best partner for your roast turkey! It takes only 20 minutes to make!

👉 Butternut Squash Casserole - This is everything you’d want in a cozy casserole dish. Cheesy, creamy, flavoured with thyme and garlic and extremely delicious!

👉 Creamy Scalloped Corn - Scalloped corn is an old fashioned dish of corn baked in a savoury cream sauce with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Easy to make and pure comfort to eat!

👉 Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls - These dinner rolls brushed with herb and garlic butter fresh out of the oven are what you want to serve with your Thanksgiving meal. Make the day before!

👉 Easy Maple Butter Corn Muffins - Soft and buttery on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside this corn muffin recipe uses a touch of maple syrup for sweetness.

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x

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Julia Frey, a London-based recipe developer and photographer

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