Learn to blanch tender green Brussels sprouts then sauté them for some caramelized flavor. Top with sweet and tangy dried apricots and chopped pistachios for a delightful veggie side, any time of year. This quick Brussels sprouts side dish can be prepped ahead if you need a make-ahead side ...
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Roast Parsnips With Sage Butter
Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter are a sophisticated, warm side dish that will diversify your meal. The recipe is easy to make, flavorful and comforting. Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter bring a rich flavor to your table, while requiring minimal work to prepare. They serve as the perfect veggie ...
Red Wine Glazed Pearl Onions
Red wine glazed pearl onions are caramelized in a flavorful sauce. Delicious and festive side dish for any holiday meal. When I was working as an editor at Martha Stewart magazine, I used pearl onions in a recipe for the first time. I thought they were so cute, just mini little white onions. ...
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes melt in your mouth, and with just four ingredients, are as easy to make as they are delicious! Like little clouds on your plate. That's what the perfect mashed potatoes taste like. Then drizzle them with gravy and oh-my-goodness it's heaven. These creamy, fluffy mashed ...
Dinner Rolls with Savory Seed Topping
Dinner rolls with savory seed topping are a perfect accompaniment to any delicious dinner. They're easy to make and even easier to devour. I don't even remember where I was, but I know I was with my cute mother. We were eating dinner together at a restaurant here in NYC and they brought out some ...
Baked Sweet Potato Cubes With Cinnamon Meringue
Baked sweet potato cubes with cinnamon meringue is my decadent improvement on a Thanksgiving classic side dish. I replaced the typical marshmallow topping with a fluffy, smooth, spiced meringue. Side dishes at Thanksgiving are the best! As a kid I would meticulously spoon gravy into the crafted ...
Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing
Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing is a savory, classic side with the juicy burst of caramelized grapes. A fun variation on a favorite. Cooking grapes brings out their flavor and juiciness. Roasted, they are perfect for a savory stuffing. I often add a little touch of tart sweetness to this ...
Green Beans With Artichokes And Capers
Green Beans with Artichokes and Capers is a simple, stove-top side dish for any great meal. Whether it's grilling season or the holidays, these beans are simple and flavorful. For many people, being called fast and easy has an unwelcome connotation. Not for me, I love the description. Is 10 ...
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are a great, flavorful side for a feast. They're even a delicious crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner next to grilled chicken or steak. Is It A Feast? When he was little, my cousin Troy wisely defined a feast.He said a meal is a feast if it has mashed ...
Chile Sweet Potatoes
Spicy roasted spuds are a fresh alternative to traditional mashed sweet potatoes. Taking Sides As far as Thanksgiving sides go, I really like my mom's sweet potatoes baked with brown sugar and topped with mini marshmallows, toasted just a little, so they're golden brown. Sugar rush ...