
Holidays bring loved ones together–usually around the dinner table, literally! For these special occasions, look no further for festive sides that dress up any holiday meal. From roasted veggie combos to scalloped potatoes, there’s a recipe for every guest.
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Warm Roasted Beets and Shallots with Crisp Prosciutto Dressing
Slow-roasting shallots and beet wedges brings out their sweetness, which is balanced here by bits of salty, crisp prosciutto and a tangy dressing. -
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Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Shallot & Herb Butter
A finishing toss with aromatic rosemary, chives, thyme, and shallots transforms these roasted vegetables into a vibrant side. -
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Brussels Sprouts with Crème Fraîche and Pistachios
Separating Brussels sprouts into individual leaves is more time-consuming than simply cutting them in half, but the super-tender texture that results is worth it. Rich and tangy crème fraîche and toasty pistachios gives the dish an elegant finish. -
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Classic Scalloped Potatoes
Not only are rich scalloped potatoes easy to make, but they go with everything from a weeknight roast chicken to a holiday beef roast. -
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Baked Haricots Verts with Fried Shallots
This from-scratch update of the classic green bean casserole eschews canned cream of mushroom soup and thicker green beans in favor of a fresh mushroom cream sauce and slender haricots verts. Fried shallots stand in for the iconic fried onion topping. You can fry the shallots and cook the beans up to 2 days ahead.
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Carrots, Green Beans, and Pearl Onions with Chardonnay Sauce and Truffled Breadcrumbs
Toasty breadcrumbs add a contrasting crunch to a simple vegetable dish, while a bit of truffle oil creates a beguiling aroma that’s difficult to resist. -
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Knotted Dinner Rolls
Soft, rich, and worlds better than store-bought, these gorgeous, buttery dinner rolls are easier to make than you may think. -
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Butternut Squash with Kale, Cranberries, Hazelnuts, and Candied Bacon
If bacon makes everything better, then candied bacon makes it better still. Lemon juice plus toasty hazelnuts help to balance the sweetness of the bacon and the squash. -
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Bourbon Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole with a Pecan Crust
This dish is nothing like the marshmallow-topped holiday sweet potato casserole of old. Sautéed apples, a crunchy pecan crust, and spicy mashed sweet potatoes make for a sophisticated update.