13 Thanksgiving Recipes With Five Ingredients Or Fewer

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1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apples

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The cider vinegar in this recipe adds a delicious tang. Everyone will definitely be going for seconds!

2. Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates

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This can be served as either an appetizer OR a side to desserts for a lil sweet and savory action. Check out the recipe here.

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3. Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Maple Syrup and Chipotles

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The mix of sweetness of the maple syrup and the power of the chipotles makes this dish irresistible.

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4. Cornbread and Bacon Stuffing

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Yup. You really can have it all. Cornbread AND bacon. Check out the recipe here.

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5. Cranberry, Apricot, and Clementine Relish

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Surprise your guests with something different than regular ol' cranberry sauce. Check out the recipe here.

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6. Sweet Potato Biscuits

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You need biscuits to get all that extra gravy off your plate — and what's more compelling than SWEET POTATO ones?!

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7. Mashed Potato Casserole With Sour Cream and Chives

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Mashed potatoes are a beautiful gift every holiday season — but how about mixin' things up with this recipe by adding sour cream and chives?

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8. Rice With Butternut Squash, Leeks, and Corn

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Corn and squash should be in every rice dish. This dish has to be on your table this year!

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9. Glazed Pearl Onions

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This dish is so simple, but oh so delicious. Pearl onions have a subtle sweetness that's a great addition to any plate of food.

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10. Simple Apple Pie

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Apple pie can be really easy to make. Try this recipe for an easy dessert!

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11. Ginger Pumpkin Tart

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Everyone loves pumpkin pie — but surprise your guests this year with this ginger pumpkin tart!

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12. Pecan Pie Cupcakes

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Because let's be real, who doesn't like cupcakes.

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13. Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream

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Vanilla ice cream is usually the obvious choice, but think about the possibilities with this sweet potato pie ice cream recipe.

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