πŸ₯” The Thanksgiving sides that won't fight the turkey for the oven


Hey there,

Let's be honest: the turkey is fine, but the sides are why most of us look forward to Thanksgiving dinner.

The catch is that the turkey takes over the oven for most of the day. So these are the sides that work around it: made ahead, done on the stovetop or roasted while the turkey rests.

The Classics

Worth Adding

Make it ahead​
​No-Knead Brioche Rolls​
Buttery, ridiculously easy and made for soaking up gravy. Bake and freeze them up to two weeks ahead.

While the turkey rests​
​Roasted Broccoli and Carrots​
It goes in the oven the minute the turkey comes out.

Something green​
​Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts​
Sticky, sweet and a little spicy, with a glaze you can make up to 3 days ahead.

A Technique Worth Knowing

The turkey has to rest before you carve it, and that's the window your oven has been waiting for. As soon as the bird comes out, turn up the heat and slide in a sheet pan of vegetables. They roast while the turkey rests, and everything gets to the table hot at the same time.

πŸ’΅ Coming Friday: a full Thanksgiving dinner for eight, for about $40, with no whole bird to roast.

All my best,


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