I’ve been looking for Thanksgiving side dish recipes that I could make on the stove instead of the oven. I came across these two wonderful vegetable recipes that kick it up a notch but my kids will still be happy to eat.
I tried them out last night with a succulent grilled pork tenderloin. Both recipes are quick and easy, and will be a perfect addition to our Thanksgiving meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans, return to a boil and cook until bright green and crisp, 3 - 4 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Return the pan to the stove over medium-high heat. Add the butter and pecans and stir until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant, 2--3 minutes. Add the green beans and stir until heated through.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese and toss until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
adapted for the Salt Lake Tribune
I saw this caramelized corn recipe on the Today Show and immediately set out to find it because it’s a great way to dress up corn. It wasn’t on the Today Show site, but was included in a New York Times article.
Ingredients
- Two 16-ounce bags frozen white corn
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper as desired
Directions
- Drain corn between layers of paper towels until thawed, about 30 minutes.
- In a wide skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Add half the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (kernels may begin to pop), about 10 minutes. Stir in half the parsley and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining corn, butter, parsley and salt.
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings.
Notes
adapted from New York Times
(The original recipe called for mint, but I wasn’t sure that would go over as well.)
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In addition to the traditional turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy we are having:
Two Peas and Their Pod Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest
Wives with Knives Cranberry Tangerine Chutney
Paula Deen Sweet Potato Bake
My favorite dinner rolls using Lovin’ from the Oven’s Brown & Serve Roll technique
Kids favorite Green Jello Cream Cheese Salad
My streusel topped version of Cranberry Apple Pie
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Banana Cream pie in a graham cracker crust
(I’ll update with pictures after Thanksgiving)
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sounds like a lovely thanksgiving!
It all sounds delicious! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving =D.
It all looks great! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Barbara!
Have a gorgeous Thanksgiving mum! So sorry that I couldn't be there, oh how I'd love to be! xxx
Carmelized corn sounds incredible!
Sounds like a lovely meal you have planned Barbara!! The caramelized corn too sounds like a fantastic way to make corn special!
Your Thanksgiving menu is perfect! Those green beans look so delicious. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Barbara. Blessings of the season to you.
Everything looks wonderful Barb!
This looks delicious. I want Thanksgiving in the UK! *stamps foot*
You have won my heart with blue cheese! Have a wonderful holiday!
Your diners are very very lucky B!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Looks very fresh, healthy & delicious…mmm. I would love a big plate of that. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, now that's what I call a Thanksgiving spread! I like the idea of sides on the stove too because there's just never enough room in the oven.
I thought I might serve green beans with just butter but even if I just added the pecans what a great side dish! Sounds so good!
Nice thanksgiving recipes Barbara..liked the beans pecan combo..Happy Thanksgiving to u and family….
The green beans sound wonderful, love the blue cheese twist. Your guests will be thrilled with your menu. Happy Thanksgiving!
I love these side dishes. The green beans with the pecans and blue cheese must be heavenly. It really takes plain old green beans to a new level! I'm also making caramelized/fried corn – the kids and everyone love it and it's usually always the first thing to go. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
I HAVE to make that corn recipe, thanks!
I love caramelized corn! It's also delicous with fresh basil. Green beans are one of my families favorite sides and I'll try adding pecans. Thanks for sharing!
forget the turkey, i'll just have your sides please! you had me at blue cheese, i love it!
Wow Barbara! Those look like delicious side dishes. Not too different, but unique enough to be more memorable than the standard green bean casserole. Yum!
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Everything look delicious! I love that caramelized corn…I need to try that
Those recipes look great, I love the idea of making the beans tasty with pecans and blue cheese.
OMG I am so making these green beans! I love everything in them and I love that it is not sweet. For some reason people want to add sugar to veggies. The corn looks good too, we usually don't have corn often, unless it's on the cob during summer or off the cob at Thanksgiving!
I saw Kelly Ripa make that corn just this morning. And the green beens, we love blue cheese so I'll have to try both. Dinner looks like it will be lovely! Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
Great suggestion for stove-top side dishes! I don't have to cook this year (I'm traveling), but I love looking for new recipes anyway!
The green bean recipe sounds so good, and looks delicious! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy THanksgiving to you and your family.
Oh, barbara, those green beans and the corn look out of this world! You've created a couple of dishes I'd go nuts for: love the flavors! Happy Thanksgiving, lovely friend!
Sounds like you ate well for Thanksgiving. Hope it went smoothly. The corn is my favorite recipe which does not mean the others could find themselves on my table, very easily.
Those recipes look fantastic!!! I love corn and green beans.
Blue cheese to the green beans — great idea!
Loving the side dish post. Beautiful and delicious veggie recipes that don't overpower the entire meal are difficult to find. These are sure-fire winners!! Well done and much appreciated.
I love these side dishes Barbara and not just for the holidays. Your menu sounded great, hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
This is something that I would try even before thanksgiving.