
15 Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes Everyone Secretly Loves Most
These are the Thanksgiving side dishes people pretend to like quietly, but secretly hope will take up most of their plate.

These are the Thanksgiving side dishes people pretend to like quietly, but secretly hope will take up most of their plate.

Thanksgiving tables look timeless, yet many foods that feel traditional today were once viewed as rare or unfamiliar. The collection below explores ingredients that slowly moved from exotic to expected in American holiday cooking.

Many Thanksgiving dishes from earlier generations were made completely by hand, creating warm flavors that came from time, effort, and tradition.