AT THE TABLE

Thanksgiving Sweet-Heat Sides

Roasted vegetables and tender cornbread for a Thanksgiving table, with mild honey on the side.

The carrots, sprouts and sweet potatoes all use 425°F (220°C). Use separate sheets with space for airflow; cook in batches if your oven is crowded. Cornbread needs 400°F (200°C), so plan it as a separate bake. Offer a plain portion and add the honey near serving.

Halved orange carrots with glossy hot honey and fresh thyme on a green oval platter (illustrative image)Vegetables
40 minMild

Hot Honey Roasted Carrots

Carrots roasted until the edges caramelize, glazed with mild hot honey and finished with thyme. Even cuts keep every piece cooking at the same pace.

Browned halved Brussels sprouts coated in glossy chili honey in a white serving dish (illustrative image)Vegetables
35 minMedium

Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts roasted cut-side down, finished with hot honey and cider vinegar for crisp edges, tender centers, and a sticky sweet-heat glaze.

Roasted orange sweet potato cubes with caramelized edges and glossy honey in a pale bowl (illustrative image)Vegetables
40 minMild

Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes

Roast sweet potato cubes with smoked paprika, then toss them with hot honey. The late drizzle brings shine without burning during the longer roasting time.

Golden cornbread squares with a butter pat and glossy honey drizzle on a white plate (illustrative image)Baking
50 minMild

Hot Honey Cornbread

A simple pan of cornbread with hot honey stirred into the batter and drizzled over warm slices. A restrained mix keeps the crumb tender.