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Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dish Wheel – Holiday Feast Sides

About this Thanksgiving dinner side dish wheel

Everyone knows Thanksgiving is really about the side dishes. The Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dish Wheel helps hosts and potluck attendees curate a legendary feast spread.

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How to use the Thanksgiving dinner side dish wheel

  1. 1

    Spin to select the side dishes that accompany your turkey.

  2. 2

    Assign spun side dishes to potluck guests so everyone contributes a distinct dish.

Ways to use this wheel

  • Potluck Fairness: Avoid ending up with three identical potato bowls by having guests spin.
  • Annual New Recipe: Commit to cooking whichever adventurous side dish the wheel selects.

Which sides make the table?

The turkey gets the attention, but sides are what many people love. The wheel suggests garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, sausage and apple stuffing, candied sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole. Spin to choose, or assign dishes to guests.

Plan which dishes need the oven and when, because oven space is the bottleneck on the day. Pick at least one that can be made ahead.

Accommodating guests

Ask about allergies and diets in advance, and include a vegetarian dish. Use Remove winner after each spin to build a menu without repeats. Edit the wheel to include family recipes that matter to you.

Balancing the plate

A good Thanksgiving table has something creamy, something crisp, something sweet and something green. Mashed potatoes and gravy are creamy, stuffing is crisp-edged, sweet potato casserole is sweet and green bean casserole covers the vegetables. Use the wheel to fill the gaps in your menu.

Count your oven space, and choose at least one dish that cooks on the stove or in a slow cooker.

All 8 entries on this wheel

  • Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Rich Giblet Gravy
  • Sausage, Apple & Herb Sourdough Stuffing
  • Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows & Pecans
  • Classic Crispy Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions
  • Fresh Orange Zest Cranberry Compote (No Cans!)
  • Warm Skillet Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter
  • Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Crispy Sage
  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

Frequently asked questions

Can vegetarian and gluten-free side options be prioritized?

Yes, customize entries with gluten-free stuffing, vegan gravy, and roasted vegetables.

What is on the Thanksgiving Dinner Side Dish Wheel?

It opens with 8 entries: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Rich Giblet Gravy, Sausage, Apple & Herb Sourdough Stuffing, Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows & Pecans and 5 more. Spin it as it is, or change the list to match your group.

What can I use this wheel for?

People use it for the holiday season. Popular ideas include Potluck Fairness and Annual New Recipe. For example, Potluck Fairness: avoid ending up with three identical potato bowls by having guests spin.

Is this wheel really random?

Yes. The result is picked by a secure random number generator in your browser before the animation starts, and the animation only shows it. Each of the 8 entries starts with the same 12.5% chance unless you set different weights. See how our randomness works for the details.

Can I stop the same result coming up twice?

Yes. Switch on Remove winner after each spin and every entry that comes up leaves the wheel. With 8 entries you can draw up to 8 different results in a row, then reset the list to start over.

Can I share or embed this wheel?

Yes. Press Share to copy a link that opens this wheel with your current list, or Embed to get a snippet for a web page or class site. Both are free and need no account.

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