Last minute? Me? umm, never.
It’s Sunday and yes, I do feel the need to talk more, again, still more, just one last time about Thanksgiving. I KNOW. I don’t deserve you.
If you have your life figured out and you’re always good at time, no need to keep reading. We love you. Goodbye. This post is really just for members of the I Need To Stop At The Store On The Way To Thanksgiving Dinner Club, of which I am President. I lack many skills, but last minute sprint-shopping is not one of them.
I just really need a collection of quick, last minute friendly recipes to choose from for holiday meals because these days I am just spending so much of my time with my house full of kids, I mean, wait. No, my pets? Uhh, shoot, my kitchen? UGH. I’m still just fighting the good fight of being on time and arriving all in one piece — just me, my adult self, and I. Lord have mercy on my future family.
Even though I am typically last minute, I have really mixed feelings about recipes that require lots of finesse, prep, and TLC. The prep pays off, right? It delivers deliciously, well-tended food that is dreamy on a Thanksgiving buffet table. But I have this policy (it’s a new policy, so look out world) that states that I am not allowed to do any high prep, all day recipes if it means I’m going to be late, crabby, and disheveled for my favorite food and family holiday of the year.
All The Last Minute Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Right Here, Right Now
The beauty of these ten Thanksgiving side dishes (all my Thanksgiving faves in one place! best day ever.) is that they are easy in that way that’s really friendly to us latesters, and they’re still going to look at taste beautiful on the Thanksgiving buffet table. Two for the price of one! Err, yeah. Something like that.
#1: Creamy Corn Pudding with Crispy Herbs and Onions
If you bring this, you’ll need to be prepared to accept the high praises of your people and to go home with a licked-clean casserole dish.
#2: Easiest Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Be the hero. Bring the potatoes. If you have five minutes, this one is ALL YOU, BABY.
#3: Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Green! There is real life in this dead winter zone! That lemon dressing, though. You need it.
#4: Roasted Garlic Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus
In case you might need something to prevent a hangry attack before the meal. Just saying.
#5: Super Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Thankfully my mom makes this every year – she knows that if it were my job, I’d show up late with half the pan already gone. Good move, Mom.
#6: Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad
Mirror Mirror on the wa — no, I’m not actually really that vain about a salad. Come on now.
#7: Slow Cooker Pear and Sausage Stuffing
Plug that slow cooker in and let it go to town. You, on the other hand, can go back to bed for a little bit. *zing*
#8: Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad
Would it be fun if I tried making a new salad every year at Thanksgiving? Or would it be FUNNER if I just made the same salad every year because every single person in my family loves it? <— that. If you’re looking for more brussels sprouts, I also love these!
#9: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Candied Walnuts
Candied walnuts candied walnuts candied walnuts. Not that I’m obsessed or anything (candied walnuts).
#10: Pumpkin Dessert Bars
Cmere, I have a secret for you: I would choose this over pie.
(BONUS) Loaded Turkey Panini
What I’m planning to do with ALL my Thanksgiving leftovers. Come to meeee.
(BONUS) Holiday Detox Green Apple Smoothie
And this is what I’m going to drink when I realize I have existed on potatoes, meat, and gravy for three days in a row. So fresh and yummy and happy for the body.
Just to get your mind ready, Monday will bring a baked, sparkly, sweet, healthy, and holiday-esque treat to this here food site. WHOA! I’m such a teeeease.
And you’re such a winner of a web-friend.
Thanks for stopping by on a Sunday and embracing the last minute things with me.
What a great collection of Thanksgiving dishes! Love the pumpkin hummus and dessert. Can’t wait for the Monday sweet treat!
Loving the pumpkin hummus and that creamy corn pudding. I’m so sick of being the person who brings a casserole to the church dinner that no one touches with a 10 foot pole. Gotta change that. Pronto!
Those salads and the MASHED POTATOES HOLY MOLY. (I love mashed ‘taters if you couldn’t tell!) also, that panini I need in my life!
mashed potatoes ON the panini? I dare you!
Oh my good lord….that sweet potato casserole…I can’t even. Yum! Thanks for the inspiration!
This is such a great round up! And I’ll be watching this space for that holiday treat!
My mouth was seriously watering while reading this post. I don’t know if I can actually wait until Thanksgiving to make some of these. Seriously, they all look so good! I can’t wait to try the corn pudding. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Love you for this post… if you are last minute President, I’m right there with you as VP. Really eyeing that slow cooker stuffing to escape the usual Stove Top action at the in-laws this year 🙂
We can share the leadership roles. 🙂
That corn pudding looks so good! I’m assigned an appetizer only, but I may have to make it at home this week just for myself.
It’s sort of trashy and totally delicious. 🙂 Enjoy!
Great recipes for Thanksgiving! I like them ALL!
I am loving that Brussels sprouts salad.
Thanks for inspiring me everyday! These all look fabulous!
Dang-it, Lindsay! I’ve had my menu planned for weeks, but now I want to add all of these. ALL OF ‘EM! : )
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Thanks Erin! You too! 🙂
Hmm… is it my computer or are the comments for this post all skinny on the right side? Anyways these are all amazeballs and I reeeeally want to try one of the wild rice salads. ps the crispness of the photo for the stuffing.. beautiful!!
Thanks Leigha! Appreciate that! I’ll check the comments…
One would think that as a food blogger I’d have everything perfectly planned ahead of time for Thanksgiving, but I totally pushed it off and was thinking to myself just this morning that I should *probably* start making my Thanksgiving menu lol, so this is perfect timing on your post and some delicious idea!
p.s., I am obsessed with that detox smoothie, I’ve made it a few times now and every time it comes out perfectly!
Phi, we just get each other. Co-chair the last minute Thanksgiving club with me?
Interesting 😛 what about a section dedicated to tasty and easy recipes fit for an erasmus student’s life?! 🙂
That sweet potato crumble looks amazing! I love pecans on sweet potatoes. Totally making that on Thursday!
We make it every year! It’s my FAAAAVORITE.
These all look amazing… now to choose which one to make!
I’m taking the kale salad to Thanksgiving – I can’t wait to share its beautiful healthy deliciousness with everyone. I’m doubling the recipe, and I don’t know what I wish for most: an empty bowl because it was so popular, or leftovers for me…Happy Thanksgiving to you!
The ten side dishes you shared were delicious. I really like these side dishes.
Wow, it looks so yummy and delicious.
Most likely the feature of heart at right side when we scroll down they flew away, really impressive.