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Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegetarian)
Stuffed acorn squash brings warmth, color, and all your favorite fall flavors to the table. It’s satisfying enough to be a vegetarian main but enchanting enough to steal the spotlight beside the turkey. Storage & Reheating
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts (With Bacon or Balsamic)
Roasted Brussels sprouts bring the perfect balance of crisp, caramelized edges and savory flavor to your small Thanksgiving meal. They’re simple, affordable, and always a crowd pleaser. Storage & Reheating
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Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is one of those sides that feels indulgent but comes together effortlessly. It’s cozy, creamy, and the perfect contrast to roasted meats and savory stuffing. Storage & Reheating
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Roasted Cauliflower with Herbs
Roasted cauliflower is simple, nutritious, and surprisingly flavorful. It’s a budget-friendly side that brings color and texture to a small Thanksgiving meal. Storage & Reheating
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Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are creamy, comforting, and guaranteed to disappear fast. They’re the perfect crowd-pleasing side for a cozy, small-scale Thanksgiving. Storage & Reheating
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Sausage & Apple Stuffing
This sausage and apple stuffing balances savory and sweet in the best possible way. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a must-have on any small Thanksgiving table. Storage & Reheating
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Cornbread
Every Thanksgiving table needs a basket of warm, buttery cornbread. It’s budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and so easy to make from scratch. Storage & Reheating
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Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is the cozy, small-batch dessert your downsized Thanksgiving needs. It’s warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough—perfect for sharing with your closest people. Storage & Reheating
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Cranberry Spritzers
Cranberry spritzers are the perfect light, festive drink for a smaller holiday gathering—refreshing, pretty, and effortless to make. Storage
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Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 (or Fewer) Without Breaking the Bank
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a huge production to be memorable. In today’s economy, maybe you’re not able to throw the dinner feast you’re accustomed to, so this year you’ve decided to scale back to just your immediate family. And honestly? That’s perfectly okay. Smaller doesn’t mean less special—it just means less stress, less waste,
