And that's not a bad thing, but let's be honest with ourselves here: What makes Thanksgiving the end all, be all of eating holidays is the side dishes! The little things that you pile on the plate on the side are what makes an "okay" Thanksgiving dinner an "Oh my Lord" Thanksgiving dinner.

Pour a glass over ice—and pour the rest into your brine. If you're looking for a standout Thanksgiving side dish, give this one a try. While thinking out of the box can lead to stellar results, there are some Thanksgiving classics you don't really want to mess with, and stuffing is one of them.

Running short on time but still want to impress your guests with a delicious Thanksgiving feast? With these recipes your guests will never know you pulled these delicious sides together at the last minute.

Thanksgiving is the one holiday when everyone looks forward to leftovers. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Plenty of cook’s plan for leftovers. They buy bigger turkeys or sometimes buy and prepare two turkeys with leftovers in mind.

Vegetables Front and Center” Brooke Williamson stops by the TODAY kitchen to share two recipes for easy last minute Thanksgiving sides guaranteed to wow your guests. Recipes include a cheddar cornbread and crispy sweet potatoes with red curry labneh.

Google's annual Thanksgiving trend report and among the findings are the top-rated holiday sides, ranked by the best in each state, including stuffing and more.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes