coming in at the last minute with some of my favorite back pocket potato recipes that are perfect for your thanksgiving table. and instead of the ubiquitous mashed potato recipe, we’ve got roasted, smashed, garlicky, salty, creamy, accordion-style; and my favorite: a vegan potato and shallot gratin! you kind of can’t go wrong with any of these, and the best part is they’re all gluten-free and vegan. so no worries when you have a guest with a specific dietary restriction. i hope these bring you some last minute inspiration.
wishing you all a most wonderful thanksgiving ❤️
PEREFECTLY ROASTED POTATOES, EVERYTIME
this is my go-to roasted potato technique each and every time. it’s a no-fail kind of deal that’s perfect for any kind of occasion - whether that’s a typical weeknight dinner, or a holiday feast. you can dress them up as you like, or leave them as is and finish with some flaky sea salt. i personally love a traditional tuscan-style seasoning.
CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES W/ GARLICKY-YOGURT VINAIGRETTE & PICKLED RED ONIONS
you can never go wrong with smashed potatoes - velvety, fluffy insides, and crisp, golden exterior. add an almost drinkable garlicky-yogurt vinaigrette and you’re good to go. while this takes a couple extra steps, each one is intentional and takes this dish up a notch. crowd-pleaser for sure.
WARM FINGERLING POTATOES W/ GARLIC-TURMERIC SAUCE
a site-favorite for years. this warm potato dish with a creamy turmeric-garlic sauce is classic through and through. it’s what we call a “flavor bomb”. earthy turmeric, mixed with some pungent minced garlic, creamy yogurt, and nutty tahini paste. easy to put together, and visually pleasing for your holiday table.
SALTY SMASHED POTATOES W/ HARISSA YOGURT
more smashed potatoes, because one recipe isn’t enough! this one is a little lighter on the ingredient list, but no less flavorful. again, we par-boil, smash, oil, bake, and let the potatoes get nice and crispy. we serve it with a spicy, yet cooling yogurt dipping sauce, and it makes the most delicious little dish.
HASSELBACK POTATO & SHALLOT GRATIN
this is mother os all holiday potato dishes, and therefore it deserves a little more time to put it together. if you have a mandolin you’re going to want to bust it out, because we’re slicing almost a dozen potatoes, and about a half dozen of shallots. the cheesy sauce relies on cashews and store-bought vegan mozzarella, and it bakes up perfectly browned and creamy, your guests will never know they’re not eating dairy.
TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES W/ PUMPKIN SEED DUKKAH
a slightly healthier version of your dairy/cream-laden twice baked potatoes, this recipe uses garnet yams (sweet potatoes), and vegan cream cheese and butter. the dukkah on top though is the icing on the cake, and offers what is already a delicious potato dish, even more flavor. plus, i love these because they’re an easy make-ahead dish that just needs to be warmed the day of.
ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES W/ ROMESCO SAUCE & HERBY BLACK QUINOA
i love a perfectly rounded dish, and this one is just that. warm roasted potatoes, freshly cooked quinoa, and a creamy romesco sauce. not a typical thanksgiving dish, but one that will certainly please the folks around your table.
ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES W/ GREEN YOGURT DIP
now that i have children (one of them being a picky toddler), i’m always thinking of options that are kid-friendly. this one surely checks that box. at our house we call these wedges “big orange fries”, and i serve them with some sort dipping sauce, in this case a green yogurt (hidden with all sorts of leafy greens). it’s the kind of side that pleases kids and adults alike - win, win.
this is one of the oldest dishes on my site (we’re talking 2013, here!), and it still stands the test of time. if you’re a garlic lover, this one’s for you (and if you’re not, you could easily substitute the garlic with sliced shallots). i also love accordion potatoes because they’re visually pleasing and sure to impress whoever you serve them to. i use sweet potatoes here, but feel free to use your preferred spud :)