Rachel Gallagher, Senior
Aside from the heart of most Thanksgiving meals, the turkey, these classic side dishes are quintessential to your plate this November 22nd. This annual holiday meal would not be the same without its balance of sweet and savory flavor from the complimenting cranberry sauce to the savory sides such as mashed potatoes and stuffing. Although everyone has their own tastes, it is safe to say a majority of families will and have been indulging in these appetizing dishes for many years. Most people either receive a side dish from a relative or friend, or have been preparing them every year on their own. With this being said, they probably do not bother looking at a recipe. However, it never hurts to double-check a typical recipe to either perfect your own meal, learn a different approach, or to begin making it for the first time.
Recipes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
5 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Milk, if needed, for thinning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Peel, rinse, and chop the potatoes into fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and cook until fork tender. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pan. With the pan on low heat mash the potatoes with a potato masher. This should take about 5 minutes.
Add in the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. If the mixture needs thinning, add the milk, and taste-check for the rest of the seasonings.
Lastly, pour the mashed potatoes into a large pan and add some butter to the surface. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Next, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
Classic Stuffing
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
1 stick of butter
2 cups of onions
2 cups of celery
2 apples
1 tablespoon minced sage
1 tablespoon thyme
Salt and pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 eggs
¼ cup parsley
16 cups cubed stale country white bread
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use a large skillet to melt 1 stick of butter on medium heat.
Dice the onions and celery, and chop up the apples.
Once the butter is melted, add in the onions, celery, apples, minced sage, and thyme into the skillet. Add salt and pepper as needed, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the three cups of chicken broth until it begins to simmer.
Whisk 2 eggs with the parsley in a large bowl, and add the 16 cups of cubed bread. After that is mixed, add the vegetable-broth mixture, and toss.
Next, butter a 3-inch quart baking dish, pour the mixture into it, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
Lastly, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
Cranberry Sauce
Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 2 ½ cups
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh cranberries, washed and dried
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 orange, zested and juiced
Directions:
First, using a medium pot, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water.
Stir to blend the ingredients, and let the mixture boil over medium heat.
Next, lower the heat to a simmer to add in the cinnamon stick, allspice, and nutmeg.
Stir and let the mixture cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
As some of the cranberries begin to burst, add in the orange juice and zest and stir.
Lastly, let the sauce cool before serving.
Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
First, blanch the green beans in a large stock pot with boiling salted water.
Let them blanch for about 2 minutes until they are bright green and tender crisp.
Next, drain the green beans, and add ice to stop the from cooking.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the oil and butter.
Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, and let them saute for about 30 seconds.
Add the green beans, and cook until they are fully coated in the butter and heated through. This should take about 5 minutes.
Lastly, add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
Source:
"100+ Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes" ["100+ Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes"]. Food Network, Television Food Network, www.foodnetwork.com/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-sides/thanksgiving-side-dish-recipes. Accessed 16 Nov. 2018.
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