Unique and Easy Thanksgiving Sides
Your Last-Minute, Easy, Flavor-Packed Finishing Touches
Final Installment of the Deer Park Farm Thanksgiving Series
We’ve made it to the final stop in our Deer Park Farm Thanksgiving Recipe Series, and we’re closing things out with the real heroes of any holiday table: the sides. When you’re searching for easy last-minute Thanksgiving recipes that still feel special, these three dishes bring bright flavor, minimal effort, and a fresh twist on the classics.
If you want quick Thanksgiving sides, unique holiday recipes, or simple ways to elevate your meal with organic, small-batch ingredients, these are for you.
1. Cowboy Candy Cornbread Stuffing
A sweet-heat twist on a Southern staple
If you like: traditional cornbread dressing
You’ll love: the warm, sweet kick our Cowboy Candy adds
How to Make:
Use your favorite cornbread stuffing base. Before baking, fold in finely chopped Cowboy Candy and a mix of herbs like sage and thyme. Bake until golden and crisp on top.
Why it works:
This is one of the easiest ways to upgrade a classic. The candied jalapeños add personality without overwhelming the dish — a perfect quick Thanksgiving side with a little flair.
2. Mustard-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Butter
Savory, tangy, caramelized perfection
If you like: roasted Brussels sprouts
You’ll love: the zing that Fermented Mustard brings as it roasts
How to Make:
Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a spoonful of our Fermented Mustard. Roast at high heat until crisp on the edges. Finish with a light drizzle of warm maple butter.
Why it works:
The mustard creates a natural marinade, building deep flavor with almost zero effort. This recipe checks all the boxes for simple Thanksgiving sides that taste restaurant-level.
3. Cranberry Pear Glazed Roasted Carrots
Sweet, tart, bright, and holiday-ready
If you like: honey-glazed carrots
You’ll love: the richer, more balanced glaze using our Cranberry Pear Sauce
How to Make:
Roast carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender. Warm a spoonful of Cranberry Pear Sauce with a splash of broth, then toss the carrots in the glossy glaze.
Why it works:
It’s a fast, beautiful side that brings color and brightness to your plate. Perfect for anyone Googling easy Thanksgiving vegetable recipes or quick holiday sides.
Thank you for following along with our Thanksgiving Recipe Series. From appetizers to entrées and now sides, our goal has been to help you bring new life to your holiday table using local, organic, small-batch ingredients crafted right here at Deer Park Farm.
If you’re looking for:
easy last-minute Thanksgiving sides
quick recipes for holiday gatherings
unique Thanksgiving ideas
organic Thanksgiving dishes
simple ways to elevate your holiday meal
…these three dishes are the perfect finale.
We can’t wait to see what you make — and we’re grateful to be part of your holiday traditions. Happy Thanksgiving from our farmhouse to yours.
