Whether you’re scraping for a last-minute vegetarian dish, or simply want to spruce up your annual gathering, Pinterest is a great resource. The majority of the site's images link back to an original source for handy instructionals or online ordering. 

Find some of my ideas on the Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch Pinterest page. (Even if you don’t have a Pinterest account, boards are visible.) 

• Holiday meals: If you're searching for an alternative to turkey, find recipes ranging from a simple beef dish to something more vegetarian-friendly.
• Thanksgiving side dishes: These are not your average sweet potato recipes. Find several vegetable dishes, desserts, and pastas.
• Hosting a party?: Recipes for flavored ice cubes and butters, crafty ways to serve drinks, and and appetizers for all appetites.

Do you have an idea you'd like to add, or an image we should re-pin? Email karlie@patch.com or paste the link in the comments below.