Let's be honest: the turkey gets all the attention, but the sides are what everyone really comes back for. The best Thanksgiving tables are loaded with dishes that are just as memorable as the main event, and this year, yours can be too. Join Chef Michelle Pellegri just two days before the big day for Sidesgiving, a festive class dedicated entirely to Thanksgiving side dishes that steal the show.

This class is about mastering fresh, flavorful sides that go well beyond the usual casserole. Chef Michelle guides you through caramelizing shallots and onions for deep, sweet flavor, building a rich and custardy savory bread pudding, working with puff pastry, making a creamy polenta tart, and grilling sweet potatoes to smoky perfection. You'll also pick up tips for timing, make-ahead prep, and keeping everything warm so your holiday dinner comes together without the stress. Whether you're hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to share, you'll leave with fresh ideas and plenty of confidence just in time for Thanksgiving.

What's on the Menu:

• Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots & Ginger: A bright, modern take on the holiday green bean. Crisp-tender beans are tossed with sweet, golden caramelized shallots and a zing of fresh ginger, a fresh alternative to the classic casserole.
• Savory Bread Pudding with Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions & Gruyère: Move over, stuffing. This rich, custardy bread pudding is layered with earthy roasted mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and nutty Gruyère for a side dish that could easily steal the show.
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce (Demo): Once you see how easy it is to make cranberry sauce from scratch, you'll never go back to the can. Chef Michelle demonstrates this bright, tangy holiday essential.
• Puff Pastry Pecorino Cheese Twists: Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly cheesy. These golden puff pastry twists are perfect for snacking before dinner or setting out on the holiday table.
• Polenta Tart with Pecorino & Wild Mushrooms: Elegant and deeply savory. A creamy polenta base is topped with sharp Pecorino and earthy wild mushrooms for a beautiful side that doubles as a vegetarian centerpiece.
• Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary & Pancetta Vinaigrette: Sweet potatoes like you've never had them. Grilled for smoky, caramelized edges and drizzled with a savory rosemary and crispy pancetta vinaigrette, they're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

The evening ends with the best part: tasting every side dish you've made, from crispy cheese twists to smoky grilled sweet potatoes. Come hungry and get ready to take Thanksgiving to the next level; this is the side dish class Atlanta home cooks need before the big day.

Tuesday, November 24th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Prices are listed per person.