Some sides for Thankgiving (just 1 week away :)

Since 2001 (save 1 year) I've spent Thanksgiving with my dear friends Kris and Dan. It's always great fun and a total feast. This year, Dan is taking a little rest (very little I say). He's cooking all the big items (turkey, pumpkin pie etc.) while some of us pitch in a side. Here are some of the items I plan on bringing. I'm particularly inspired to bring this walnut bread I saw on Inside the Black Apple...courtesy of Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything. As a no yeast bread, it looks heavenly and easy! (Photo Courtesy of Inside the Black Apple)

Additionally, I was asked to bring a vegetable side. Everyone seems to agree on brussels sprouts. I thought I'd cook this fave...sauteed with pecans.

And this recipe featuring roasted carrots too.

Let the countdown to turkey day begin!