Thanksgiving sides

[aceofspades7]

We are hosting thanksgiving for the first time this year. I'm tempted to smoke the turkey but the Mrs thinks that its too much of a risk. Anyway what are your favorite side dishes? We are going to do some kind of stuffing, mashed potatoes, some veggies - not sure what yet, and my family recipe for cranberry sauce:
Canberry Jalapeño Sauce

* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 3-4 jalapeño peppers, chopped
* 12 oz bag fresh cranberries

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries and boil additional 10-15 minutes. Mash with the back of a wooden spoon. Chill in refrigerator.

[opie's twisted balls]

The bird....I'm in love with my smoker and wouldn't hesitate to do a turkey. Do you have propane, electric or charcoal?

As for sides:
-brussel sprouts, I know some people loath the little buggers but I love 'em....butter, salt, pepper and a bit of nutmeg
-scalloped potatoes, makes a nice alternative for those freaks who don't like stuffing
-leeks, I think a highly under used vegetable....saute them briefly, flambe with tequila and then finish with a bit of real maple syrop
-baby squash salad

[Dude!]

creamed onions
traditional and delicious

[aceofspades7]

Yes - love b sprouts - esp with bacon etc... We have a big green egg. I think my chick is going to make these potatoes (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Potato-Gratin-with-Gruyere-and-Creme-Fraiche-107310) we substitute thyme for the parsley.

[opie's twisted balls]

We have a big green egg.
I have egg envy

[KatPw]

I think my favorite part is the mashed Rutabaga. I like it mixed in with my mashed potatoes.

[KingGeno]

Green Bean/String Bean Casserole
Yams with grapes, walnuts, and pineapple, melted marshmallow on top

My fav: Artichoke Squares (http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/78/CheesyArtichokeSquares64065.shtml)

[TeeBone]

Deep Fry the bird and you can never go wrong with Mac-and-Cheese as a side---EVER.

[Chigworthy]

My mom makes pearl onions in béchamel every year. So simple, but I can't wait.

[CountryBob]

Big Fan of the broccoli casserole. deviled eggs and plenty of scotch!

[Jujubees2]

Sweet potatos!

[ANC]

Antipasto... You can keep the turkey!

[Servo]

Sweet potato pie, marshmallows on top.

[PapaBear]

Big Fan of the broccoli casserole.
Made with Velveeta and Ritz crackers? That's mandatory in our family!

[midwestjeff]

Beer.

[sailor]

creamed onions (3rd for that)
green beans w/bacon
brussel sprouts w/pancetta

[Dell]

I love oyster stuffing...and we deep fry our turkey but only worth it if you have quite a few birds to cook...I have been frying 9 or so birds every thanksgiving (keeps this introvert from having to socialize)...

[weekapaugjz]

We are hosting thanksgiving for the first time this year. I'm tempted to smoke the turkey but the Mrs thinks that its too much of a risk. Anyway what are your favorite side dishes? We are going to do some kind of stuffing, mashed potatoes, some veggies - not sure what yet, and my family recipe for cranberry sauce:
Canberry Jalapeño Sauce

* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 3-4 jalapeño peppers, chopped
* 12 oz bag fresh cranberries

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries and boil additional 10-15 minutes. Mash with the back of a wooden spoon. Chill in refrigerator.

that sounds awesome. the side i look forward to the most at thanksgiving is my grandmother's homemade cranberry and raspberry sauce. it's so freaking good.

[JohnGacysCrawlSpace]

sweet potato pie
pumpkin bread
corn pudding
broccoli casserole
string bean casserole

and enough wine to make the family seem bearable :drunk:

[aceofspades7]

we've decided on smoked turkey, potato gratin, classic herbed dressing, braised brussels sprouts with bacon, jalapeno cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. i need to do more research on gravy...

[Chigworthy]

I've been making cornbread and andouille stuffing the last few years. It's "nummy".

[KingGeno]

I'm really hungry.

[PigShitIrish]

Anyone have a good candied sweet potatoes recipe? Gotta impress a chick on thanksgiving who loves them.

[aceofspades7]

i think i'm going to make these onions (http://thecuttingedgeofordinary.blogspot.com/2009/11/balsamic-roasted-pearl-onions.html)too

[opie's twisted balls]

creamed onions
traditional and delicious
creamed onions (3rd for that)

I'd never heard of creamed onions before being mentioned in this thread. I've looked at a few recipes and have to admit they sound very good.

we've decided on smoked turkey
nice! would like to see how it turns out

i think i'm going to make these onions (http://thecuttingedgeofordinary.blogspot.com/2009/11/balsamic-roasted-pearl-onions.html)too
also sound very good