For those of you who won’t be enjoying our Apricot Glazed Turkey with Beets & Orzo or Stuffed Squash with Cherry-Balsamic Reduction for Thanksgiving next week, we’re sharing some recipe inspiration in case you have yet to plan your menu (check out our tips to get on the game!). Turkey is a given on Thanksgiving, but we think it’s all about the sides! Sides are where you can get creative. Take a seemingly everyday vegetable, like green beans or sweet potatoes, and turn it into something special. Read on for our 5 favorite Thanksgiving sides that we’ve been drooling over this week…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Balsamic Syrup from Lauren’s Latest

Cumin-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes from FitSugar

Cranberry Avocado Salsa from The Diva Dish

Apple-Herb Stuffing from Smitten Kitchen

Sage Butter Biscuits from How Sweet It Is