There’s no shortage of side dish options when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner—vegetable sides included. And, if you’re anything like us, your holiday table will be full of all your family’s favorites when Turkey Day rolls around. (Is it even Thanksgiving if you’re not at least a little bit concerned about having space for one more serving platter?!) But, with so many traditional dishes that need to make their way onto the table, how do you ensure that your favorites really shine? That’s a question we often ask ourselves about corn. We can’t get enough of its sweet, buttery flavor and can’t imagine a Thanksgiving dinner without it—but it can easily get lost in the sea of cranberries, sweet potatoes and stuffing. That’s where these recipes come in. Each one is extra-special and truly worthy of an elevated meal (and great for next-day leftovers, too). Just take this gorgeous creamed corn, for example. By simply charring the kernels in a cast-iron skillet you’ll infuse the entire dish with wonderfully smoky flavor—and make corn the most memorable dish at your feast.