Mild, wild and in between

There's a reason traditional dishes are traditional. People like them. So, you have to be careful when you start tinkering with cousin Martha's favorite spuds or Aunt Gertie's fabled squash. If you yearn for a little variety this year, try out one of the nine side dishes here. (Or maybe more, if you're brave.) From the mildest of tweaks to a total reworking, these recipes allow you to tip your hat to tradition while building a new one of your own.