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IIN Staff Picks is back – this time featuring a few of our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes! From savory to sweet and healthy to slightly indulgent, we’ve got you covered with eight tried-and-tested recipes to bring to your Friendsgiving potluck/Thanksgiving dinner!
Anne Greco
Dish: Cabernet Cranberry Blueberry Sauce – a creative twist on cranberry sauce!
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It's SO easy, quick, and insanely delicious. It tastes like a specialty dish at a fancy restaurant. And let's be honest, traditional cranberry sauce can often be pretty gross. This adds a full-bodied flavor that tastes good on top of all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes!
Jamie Wolff
Dish: Balsamic-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon
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It’s delicious, nourishing, AND fun. It’s packed with different flavors!
Miyoung Kim
Dish: Vegan Mac and Cheese with Kale
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Nutritious, delicious, gluten-free, and vegan.
Roxi Ocasio
Dish: Harvest Stuffing!
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Eating it!
Melissa Koller
Dish: Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
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It’s a side dish that is colorful, highlights some of the best veggies of the season, and is easy to make.
Laura Borinsky
Dish: Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
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I love this dish because it’s easy, healthy, and adds a nice new texture to the Thanksgiving meal!
Janet Verney
Dish: The Other Stuffing
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Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which is known for its cancer-fighting properties. It is a terrific anti-inflammatory and is full of antioxidants. It is rich in vitamins, supports digestion, and is a natural detoxifier to the body! This recipe is a superfood dish that won’t spike your blood sugar and yet tastes like an old-fashioned favorite.
Miyoung Kim
Dish: Apple Pie
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It's a simple recipe using xylitol. Xylitol is a low glycemic (doesn't spike blood sugar or insulin) all-natural sweetener, which is also good for your teeth because it starves harmful bacteria in the mouth to prevent plaque buildup and tooth decay. It has 40% fewer calories than refined sugars – but consume in moderation. Great fall time dessert for the whole family.
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