You'll See These Items in Every Southern Grocery Store Buggy the Week of Thanksgiving

Fresh or frozen, there's sure to be a turkey or two on every Southern table come Thanksgiving. Follow the preparation for our Herb-Brined Turkey and treat your guests to a juicy, flavor-filled main dish.

Recipe: Herb-Brined Turkey

Whether mashed, roasted, or otherwise, potatoes are a Thanksgiving must. Serve our Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with a side of gravy, or switch up the spread with our crispy Smashed Baby Red Potatoes. 

Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe 

Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Every table needs a touch of green, and green beans are a must-have seasonal side. Free up oven space for the turkey and leave your green beans to the slow cooker with this set-it-and-forget-it recipe. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe 

Make the most of the season's harvest with a squash dish or two. Coming together with just a few ingredients in a cast-iron skillet, this elegant side will certainly stand out on your holiday table. 

Recipe: Skillet Squash Blossom Recipe 

Corn casserole, hallelujah. Most people think that the turkey is the star of the table, but the humble corn casserole is what many Southerners actually look forward to every November.

Make It: Tee's Corn Pudding Recipe 

When Thanksgiving dinner arrives, it's cornbread dressing or bust. Insider tip: A piping hot skillet is the secret to the irresistible cornbread that goes into our classic recipe. 

Recipe: Classic Cornbread Dressing

Pumpkin finds its way into many seasonal sides—and desserts too, of course. Our menu wouldn't be complete without at least one homemade pumpkin pie, and we love this nostalgic version from Cheryl Day of Savannah's Back in the Day Bakery. 

Recipe: Southern Pumpkin Pie

Your guests will be searching high and low if there isn't a delectable sweet potato side dish. While we're always ready to try new recipes, it's hard to turn down a casserole topped with cornflakes and marshmallows. 

Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

The South's favorite harvest is a staple in many dishes. No dessert table would be complete without a traditional pecan pie. You're also likely to find them sprinkled atop sides and mains alike. Your guests will have a hard time turning down a second slice of this pie with a decadent pairing of pecans and chocolate.

Recipe: Double-Chocolate Pecan Pie

It's not a Southern table without cranberries, whether they're in a canned, store-bought jelly or served as a homemade sauce. You'll love this fresh spin on a classic relish. 

Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

You didn't think we'd forget the biscuits and rolls, did you? During the busy holiday season, we love these buttery yeast rolls that can be made well before the big feast begins. 

Recipe: Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls

Macaroni and cheese is a crowd-pleaser all year long, but especially when the weather turns colder. Our easy baked version is a guaranteed "seconds, please!" dish at any Thanksgiving gathering. 

Recipe: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese