Perfectly Paired Holiday Sides

Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

This cheesy potato gratin gets a punch of flavor from nutmeg and fennel. Impressive enough for a holiday party, but it's easy enough to put together on a busy weeknight.

• Recipe: Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Sprinkle pecans seasoned with ginger and curry over Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette.

• Recipe: Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Green Beans With Mushrooms and Bacon

Red pepper perks up Green Beans With Mushrooms and Bacon, but it's tame enough for the whole family.

• Recipe: Green Beans With Mushrooms and Bacon

Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes

The rich, nutty taste of browned butter adds extraordinary flavor to these everyday-easy mashed potatoes. A slow cooker is a great way to keep them moist and hot while you prepare the rest of meal.

• Recipe: Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes

Golden Macaroni and Cheese  

Macaroni and Cheese is a must-have at any traditional Southern table. Try this 5-star version that has just 8 ingredients and is a snap to prepare.

• Recipe: Golden Macaroni and Cheese

Au Gratin Potato Casserole

What could be better than a deep dish of creamy hash brown potatoes loaded with cheese? It's a terrific match for almost any entrée, as well as a great option for weekend brunch.

• Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Casserole 

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

A classic Thanksgiving side dish spread isn't complete without a delicious offering of sweet potato recipes.

• Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Mushroom, Apple, and Goat Cheese Salad

This elegant but easy salad is a favorite for casual entertaining. It’s especially good with Molasses-Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Two-Color Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.

• Recipe: Mushroom, Apple, and Goat Cheese Salad

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

To make our rich, fluffy Perfect Mashed Potatoes recipe it takes only six ingredients and three simple steps. Yukon gold potatoes yield a texture that's just right for holding a pool of flavorful gravy or melted butter.

• Recipe: Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Home-Style Butterbeans

Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with holiday flavor.

• Recipe: Home-Style Butterbeans 

Green Bean-and-Red Bell Pepper Toss

Combine French green beans and red bell pepper strips with shallots and garlic for a delicious side dish that's far from boring.

• Recipe: Green Bean-and-Red Bell Pepper Toss

Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

This from-scratch recipe is suited for any level of cook - even first timers.

Tip: Brush unbaked rolls with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and fennel seeds. Or, brush unbaked rolls with melted butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, coarsely ground pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.

• Recipe: Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

Two-Cheese Squash Casserole  

Cheddar and Parmesan combine forces with summery yellow squash for this creamy casserole. For a tasty and colorful twist, substitute sliced zucchini for half of the yellow squash.

• Recipe: Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

Baked Onions

Sweet, caramelized pearl onions make an elegant side dish. This version is flavored with butter, white wine, and brown sugar and then baked for less than an hour.

• Recipe: Baked Onions

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Apples

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Apples elevates this often overlooked veggie to new and delicious heights. Even the skeptics on our Foods staff agreed that Brussels sprouts never looked or tasted so good.

• Recipe: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Apples

Broccoli-and-Cauliflower Gratin

A quick and creamy Dijon-mustard sauce, laced with Parmesan and Cheddar cheese, turns a simple dish of broccoli and cauliflower into company fare.

• Recipe: Broccoli-and-Cauliflower Gratin

Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad

Roll salmon into spirals if you have extra time when making Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad.

• Recipe: Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad

Latkes

These potato pancakes are a classic dish Hanukkah cuisine.

Make a variety of flavors and add distinctive garnishes to clue guests in on the different flavors. All three are superb with Horseradish-Sour Cream Sauce and Spiced-Thyme Applesauce.

Recipes:
• Golden Potato Latkes
• Golden Potato-Parsnip Latkes
• Golden Carrot-Zucchini Latkes
• Horseradish-Sour Cream Sauce
• Spiced-Thyme Applesauce

Warm Frise Salad With Crispy Kosher Sala

Don't shy away from Warm Frise Salad With Crispy Kosher Salami. The vinaigrette includes slightly sweet sherry vinegar to balance the sharp flavor of frise.

• Recipe: Warm Frise Salad With Crispy Kosher Salami

Citrus-Walnut Salad

Grapefruit adds sweet-tart flair to this salad of Belgian endive. Flavorful Cumin-Dijon Vinaigrette finishes off the fruity, nutty salad.

• Recipe: Citrus-Walnut Salad

Green Beans with Garlic

Sauté fresh garlic to jazz up this simple yet delicious green side dish.

• Recipe: Green Beans with Garlic

Mashed Potatoes en Croûte

Press puffed pastry atop your mashed potatoes for a crisp, buttery crust. Add a fast flourish by cutting leaves out from another sheet of puff pastry and arranging them on top of the crust before baking.

• Recipe: Mashed Potatoes en Croûte

Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Pancetta and Parmesan cheese add salty flavor to roasted Brussels sprouts. You can substitute bacon for the pancetta.

• Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Leafy Greens Salad with Pears

Sliced pears and roasted glazed pecans add a sweet, crisp flair to this super simple salad.

• Recipe: Leafy Greens Salad with Pears

Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust

Bold and aromatic, the fresh taste of rosemary in this gratin is awesome with prime rib or beef tenderloin.

• Recipe: Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
• Step-by-Step: Fresh Rosemary Crust How-To

Easy Asiago-Olive Rolls

Salty tapenade pairs with Asiago cheese, which is sweeter than Parmesan or Romano, in these elegant rolls. Starting with refrigerated pizza dough keeps their prep simple.

• Recipe: Easy Asiago-Olive Rolls

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

Packed with nutrients and hearty flavors, this salad is both pretty on the plate and perfect for winter. It tastes equally delicious with other roasted vegetables, such as butternut squash, onions, carrots, and potatoes.

• Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

Roasted Asparagus

This simple yet delicious green side pairs cooks with the drippings from our Fennel-Crusted Rib Roast.

• Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad

For a more pungent flavor in this classic salad, use gorngonzola cheese.

• Recipe: Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad

Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

Roast the vegetables before the pork roast. Then, put them back in the oven to reheat while the pork rests.

• Recipe: Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

Wild Rice with Bacon and Fennel

For this earthy salad, make sure to use wild rice, not a blend, to get a nice chewy texture.

• Recipe: Wild Rice with Bacon and Fennel

Sweet Potato Soup

Think of this silky, golden puree as a canvas for any garnish, such as a swirl of sour cream spiked with lime, chipotle powder, and fresh cilantro leaves.

• Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

Crispy Goat Cheese-Topped Arugula Salad

The Panko-coated goat cheese slices lend a nice and crisp bite to this salad, which we've topped with a fruity pomegranate vinaigrette.

• Recipe: Crispy Goat Cheese-Topped Arugula Salad