Make no bones about it: The turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table. But like many headliners past, it goes next-level with sidekicks. Who was Jordan without Pippen, R2-D2 without Chewbacca, Johnny Carson without Ed McMahon and by the same token, turkey without mashed potatoes? Enhance your turkey dinner with three Thanksgiving side dish recipes so good, guests will demand an encore.

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Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

The words guilt-free and Thanksgiving don’t tend to go hand-in-hand. But this gluten-free, non-GMO Crunchmaster Green Bean Casserole is one to buck tradition. Get the recipe

Browned Butter Sage and Pumpkin Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Crispy Bacon

Elegant Affairs founder and president Andrea Correale, who serves the Tri-State area, knows that a way to a guest’s heart is to put bacon in their stomach. This recipe mixes the breakfast favorite with the sweet tastes of harvest. Get the Recipe

Honey-Roasted Butternut Sesame Squash

White meat lovers, rejoice. The autumn side dish by Nature Nate’s pairs perfectly with light meats. But don’t fret if you’re a dark turkey enthusiast—it goes well with that too. Get the Recipe