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.