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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes & Vegetables

    Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Caramelized Corn and Green Beans with Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Published by Melissa on November 24, 2009 | Updated February 6, 2025 | 35 Comments

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    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.

    Green Beans with Pecans and Blue Cheese

    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.

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    carmelizedcorn

    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.

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    (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:

    cranberry sauce

    Two Peas and Their Pod Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

    Cranberry Chutney

    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 Homemade Pumpkin Pie
    Banana Cream pie in a graham cracker crust

    (I’ll update with pictures after Thanksgiving)

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    1. teresa

      November 25, 2009 at 3:27 am

      forget the turkey, i'll just have your sides please! you had me at blue cheese, i love it!

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    2. Candy Girl

      November 25, 2009 at 1:02 am

      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!

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    3. Mrs. L

      November 24, 2009 at 11:54 pm

      I HAVE to make that corn recipe, thanks!

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    4. Kim

      November 24, 2009 at 9:22 pm

      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!!

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    5. Cristie

      November 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm

      The green beans sound wonderful, love the blue cheese twist. Your guests will be thrilled with your menu. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    6. Vrinda

      November 24, 2009 at 6:11 pm

      Nice thanksgiving recipes Barbara..liked the beans pecan combo..Happy Thanksgiving to u and family….

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    7. Michelle

      November 24, 2009 at 5:59 pm

      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!

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    8. Mags

      November 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm

      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.

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    9. MaryMoh

      November 24, 2009 at 3:57 pm

      Looks very fresh, healthy & delicious…mmm. I would love a big plate of that. Thanks for sharing.

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    10. Asha @ FSK

      November 24, 2009 at 3:43 pm

      Your diners are very very lucky B!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!

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    11. Natashya KitchenPuppies

      November 24, 2009 at 3:12 pm

      You have won my heart with blue cheese! Have a wonderful holiday!

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    12. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

      November 24, 2009 at 2:24 pm

      This looks delicious. I want Thanksgiving in the UK! *stamps foot*

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    13. Amanda

      November 24, 2009 at 2:16 pm

      Everything looks wonderful Barb!

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    14. Cathy

      November 24, 2009 at 1:30 pm

      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.

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    15. Donna-FFW

      November 24, 2009 at 12:06 pm

      Sounds like a lovely meal you have planned Barbara!! The caramelized corn too sounds like a fantastic way to make corn special!

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    16. Jessica

      November 24, 2009 at 11:49 am

      Carmelized corn sounds incredible!

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    17. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      November 24, 2009 at 10:57 am

      Have a gorgeous Thanksgiving mum! So sorry that I couldn't be there, oh how I'd love to be! xxx

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    18. HoneyB

      November 24, 2009 at 9:32 am

      It all looks great! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Barbara!

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    19. Lauren

      November 24, 2009 at 4:39 am

      It all sounds delicious! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving =D.

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    20. tspegar

      November 24, 2009 at 3:29 am

      sounds like a lovely thanksgiving!

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