Just in time: A Collection of Autumnal Side Dishes (Updated for 2026)

Whether it’s an American Thanksgiving or any fall/winter dinner, here’s a compelling collection of side dishes to accompany any main dish. You’ve already got lots on your mind, choose any one of these and it will be one less thing to think about!

Let’s start with the more traditional:

• Grandma’s Gruyere Gratin Potatoes

• Savory Bread Pudding with Green Beans

• Caramelized Shallots

• Roasted Brussels sprouts

• Raw or Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad

• Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Syrup and Pomegranate

Now on to the unexpected, but neither unheard of, nor inappropriate:

• Autumnal Persimmon Salad

• Mashed Celery Root

• Indian-spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

• Chipotle sweet potatoes

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pancetta and Cheese

• Tarte Tartin of Leeks

• Polish-style Creamed Cauliflower Soup

• Cauliflower Gratin

• Citrusy Beet Salad with Walnuts and Feta

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