Don’t get stuck in a Thanksgiving Day rut this year! Try something new. Thanks to the talented bloggers who share their ideas at Family Fun Friday, I’ve rounded up 20 Tasty Thanksgiving Day Side Dishes that are sure to please any crowd. Everything from green beans, to cornbread, soups, rice, and apple pie. We’ve got it all covered here. Don’t miss this cornucopia of tasty ideas to round out your meal options this fall!

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Creativity in the kitchen abounds this week. Fall definitely inspires cooking.

20 Tasty Thanksgiving Day Side Dishes

It’s the perfect time to start thinking about and start testing your Thanksgiving Day Side Dishes. I think you’ll love all these amazing recipes created by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

1. Oh my, I must try these Apple Pie Bites. Stephanie writes, “This version of apple pie is a unique one in that we will be using the apple itself as the “container” for the pie. What I love about these Apple Pie Bites is just that, they are a few bites but so satisfying.” https://lollyjane.com/apple-pie-bites/
2. And these caramel apples are easy to make. https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/fall-inspired-carmel-apples/ 
3. Don’t these Ginger Garlic Green Beans by Shell look amazing? https://frugalfamilyhome.com/food/recipes/ginger-garlic-green-beans
4. And why not try some international flair? A Dish of Daily Life has whipped up some Romano beans in a Middle Eastern Style: http://www.adishofdailylife.com/2016/08/romano-beans-tomatoes-middle-eastern/
5. This Strawberry and Spanish Salad Recipe combines just the right amount of sweet with a punch of crunch. https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/strawberry-and-walnut-spinach-salad-recipe/
6. How does Susan over at Oh MY Creative! get this amazing Apple Tart recipe to hold together? I don’t know but it certainly needs to be on my “must bake” this season! https://www.ohmy-creative.com/kitchen/dessert/apple-tart/
7. This Mexican Corn Bread Stuffing with Jalapeños Recipe will add an extra kick to your Thanksgiving Stuffing and leave guests asking for more. http://bit.ly/CornStuffing 
8. And Brandie does it again with her Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe – https://homecookingmemories.com/bacon-parmesan-spaghetti-squash-recipe/
9. Kristin at Dizzy Busy and Hungry shared her flavor-packed BACON AND PUMPKIN PASTA – https://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/bacon-and-pumpkin-pasta/ She writes “Macaroni with a creamy pumpkin sauce and tasty chunks of bacon make this dish a filling and delicious family hit!”
10. This Healthy Apple Pecan Fruit and Nut Salad is a great way to use a fall favorite – apples with a heathly blend of nuts and cheese. https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/marie-callenders-pot-pie-and-my-favorite-apple-pecan-fruit-and-nut-salad-recipe/
11. My friends over at Lolly Jane shared a tasty treat for Candy Corn Cheesecake: We love this easy candy corn cheesecake recipe and we love to put it in mason jars for quick fall neighbor gifts or to give to the kids as a Halloween snack! https://lollyjane.com/candy-corn-cheesecake/
12. Twice Baked Potatoes always make a wonderful appetizer. This easy recipe for Twice-Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/twice-baked-jalapeno-poppers/ can easily be made without Jalapeños if you prefer a milder taste. 
13. This Wild Rice Salad with Vinagarette looks just plain awesome. Special thanks to Annie for creating and sharing it. http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2017/09/wild-rice-salad-with-vinaigrette.html
14. This Homemade Vegetable Soup by Intelligent Domestications and Shirley Wood looks amazing. I see it as the perfect hearty side dish for any meal. https://intelligentdomestications.com/2016/12/homemade-vegetable-soup.html
15. You’ll never have dry cornbread again if you make one tiny adjustment. I reveal all in my Creamy Cornbread Recipe. https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/creamy-cornbread-recipe-campbells-slow-kettle-style-soup/
16. Katie rocks it with her Chocolate Coconut Vegan Pecan Pie – http://www.youbrewmytea.com/2017/09/chocolate-coconut-vegan-pecan-pie.html – Perfect for families who are serving vegetarians this year.
17. And this… This is the apple pie your relatives will eat in disbelief… I promise. There isn’t a single person at the table that won’t absolutely love this PIE. Mouthwatering Caramel Pecan Apple Pie in 9 Easy Steps – https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/mouthwatering-carmel-pecan-apple-pie/
18. Curry Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are full of flavors that aren’t typically found in stuffed mushrooms. According to “This Gal Cooks”, they’re a great addition to appetizer menus for parties, game day and weekend dinners! http://www.thisgalcooks.com/curry-crab-stuffed-mushrooms/
19. Hilary over at Embellishments has figured out a surefire way to make amazing asparagus, every time! Check it out at: https://embellishmints.com/how-to-bake-asparagus/
20. If you love the scent of fresh apples, you’ll love this easy recipe for Autumn Spiced Rum Cider Cocktail by Honey and Birch. This cocktail is the answer when you are looking for spiced rum cocktails, hard cider cocktails, or spiced rum cider. https://www.honeyandbirch.com/autumn-spiced-rum-cider-cocktail/
21. Oh, and what sort of list would this be without Cranberry Sauce? Looking for one? Check this out: https://thekittchen.com/fig-cranberry-chutney/
22. I thought this list was over…. and then I saw this pie… Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake…. Oh my! https://growingupgabel.com/instant-pot-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe/

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