Mom Confessions

3-Ingredient Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
The key to balancing the richness of the cream and the sweetness of the pumpkin in this simple sauce is salty, starchy pasta water. Remember, it should taste "salty like the sea."

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... pkin-pasta

Roasted Pumpkin with Mint and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pie isn't the only Thanksgiving recipe that makes good use of pumpkins. Use a small, firm cooking pumpkin such as a sugar pumpkin for the best results in this side dish.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... eds-368265

Roasted Squash with Date Relish and Pumpkin Seeds
Carry the date relish separately so that you simply pour it over the salad before it's served.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... s-51123130

Bread Pudding

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7177/ ... cipe%20Hub

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina ... pe-1945748

Wild Rice Salad

https://www.recipetineats.com/wild-rice-salad/

Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash: This versatile dish could serve as a light main or a hearty side. It’s filled with homemade turkey sausage, woodsy herbs and mushrooms for an all-in-one earthy Thanksgiving treat.

https://thegirlonbloor.com/sausage-mush ... rn-squash/

Composed Waldorf Salad
Believe it or not, you can satisfy picky eaters in a healthy way—even on Thanksgiving! This Waldorf salad splits each ingredient into sections so guests can pick and choose what they like.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... orf-salad/

Scalloped Oysters
When it comes to your Thanksgiving sides, there will always be the classic, tried-and-true dishes. However, we think you should offer something unexpected (and still delicious) by serving these scalloped oysters.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... rs-recipe/

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
On a table of hearty dishes, you'll need something a little crisp and light. That's where this Thanksgiving salad full of chopped apple, hazelnuts, and Pecorino cheese comes in.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... ad-recipe/