Five Simple Side Dishes For A Tasty Thanksgiving Dinner

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The clock is ticking and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida is always interesting because it is almost always warm. Instead of huddling around a bonfire, we typically have to crank down the air conditioning. But no matter where you celebrate this year and what the weather is, the dinner table is consistent and it is delicious. If you are hosting or tasked with making a dish to contribute, here are five simple side dishes for a tasty Thanksgiving dinner and for TikTok Tuesday.

It seems that this week my TikTok feed has exploded with all things Thanksgiving. Videos have included fun crafts to do with kids as well as elaborate tablescapes for the adults. But nothing seems to be populating more than food. Food is the signature marker of Thanksgiving celebrations and for many tables, it's a free for all of side dishes. There are all kinds of staples and many families have their own traditions and favorites. The flavors and creations that end up on the Thanksgiving tables are always interesting. Many of them are classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes and gravy.

A big bird or giant ham may be the center piece of your Thanksgiving meal. However, everyone knows it is the side dishes that everyone talks about most.

But that is not all. Recipe creators are always coming up with new things to try. Maybe you'll find some listed below. You do not need to have a TikTok account to view these videos. Simply scroll down and play from this post. It's super easy. In addition, all of these videos are office friendly and are good to share with friends and family members who might be having a side dish dilemma. Enjoy these five simple side dishes for a tasty Thanksgiving dinner and for TikTok Tuesday.

Sweet Potatoe Stacks

Wow do these look good. Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. But have you ever seen or tried to make them this way? It looks like the perfect bite. Yum.
https://www.tiktok.com/@halfbakedharvest/video/7165910640991948078?_r=1&_t=8hKNvrN76eB

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are hot and trendy. But not everyone likes them still. Instead of roasting them in bacon or pancetta how about this for something different. The recipe comes from The Modern Proper but here is a video showing how simple it looks.
https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernproper/video/7165904152533470506?_r=1&_t=8hKNwKvKrzW

Cheesey Biscuits With Bacon

I have to be honest. I did not know what to think with this at first. I had no idea what she was doing but after seeing the finished product I think I can buy into these. They might even be good for a holiday brunch treat too.
https://www.tiktok.com/@creativecookingcouple_nm/video/7291013399792700702?_t=8hKNiPrzoAo&_r=1

Cheesey Green Bean Casserole

She calls this a lazy green bean casserole. However, I call it a cheesy version. Green bean casserole is another Thanksgiving staple but this one has a little bit of a twist.
https://www.tiktok.com/@mealsandmunchies/video/7239749842652761387?_r=1&_t=8hKNKYl7bdi

Honey Cornbread

I wonder what it would be like to put some jalapeno in here too. Spicy and sweet. It sounds delicious and looks pretty easy to accomplish.
https://www.tiktok.com/@themoodyfoody/video/7297374672834792750?_t=8hKNFUTo2co&_r=1

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Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.