1Cranberry Bacon Green Beans
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIt takes just a little effort to take eating your vegetables from a âhave toâ to a âwant to,â and this green beans recipe is a perfect example. Some crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and creamy goat cheese enhance super-nutritious green beans into a special occasion side dish that your family will be cheering for.
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2Perfect Baked Sweet Potato
Erik bernstein Baking sweet potatoes is an easy and delicious side when you're trying to eat healthyâthe vegetable is a total superfood, packed with vitamin C and fiber. Don't forget the butter, though! It's called balance, after all.
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3Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 4Garlic & Feta Mashed Potatoes
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERMashed potatoes are the perfect blank canvas that can really be taken in any flavor direction. For this recipe, we decided to go with feta but kept the other add-ins fairly standard so the tanginess of the feta could really shine through.
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5Garlicky Broccoli Rabe
ANDREW BUIThe strong flavor of broccoli rabe is a perfect complement to the sweet, tenderness of prime rib and the richness of potatoes (which are also a must).
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6Kabocha Squash
Sure, people love apples, pumpkin, and butternut squash, but kabocha has a more complex flavor than its gourd cousins. This makes it a perfect match for the caramelized umami-sweet flavor of this maple-soy brown butter. And, despite how fancy it sounds, it's incredibly easy to make, perfect for serving with prime rib.
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7Brussels Sprout Salad
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWe understand: This popular vegetable can be divisive. But when we want to incorporate Brussels sprouts into our special dinner plans, we turn to this fresh, seasonal salad. With toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds, this is the holiday side that will convert even the biggest Brussels sprout haters.
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8Creamy Parmesan Polenta
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9Dauphinoise Potatoes
Erik bernstein Dauphinoise potatoes hail from 18th-century Franceâwhen you taste this utterly creamy delight, you'll see why they've stuck around so long. The preparation is simple: You simmer sliced potatoes in a garlic-infused cream and milk mixture until just barely tender, then layer them with GruyĂšre cheese in a casserole dish to bake into cheesy, melty heaven.
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10Creamy Orzo "Risotto"
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEServe as a side or all on its own on a bed of salad greens, this creamy orzo "risotto" is a more herbalicious version of cacio e pepe. The best part of this recipe: It all takes place in just one pot, which means more flavor and fewer dishes to wash.
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11Creamed Spinach
Emily Hlavac Green Creamed spinach is a simple side dish that is also the perfect way to use up an abundance of dying spinach. The creaminess pairs perfectly with prime rib and will make you (and your vegetarian guests) forget you're eating greens!
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12Roasted Parsnips
Parker FeierbachParsnips don't get nearly the attention they deserve, but that ends now. Roasting them makes them slightly sweet and perfectly tender for a quick side dish you might just love more than the main event.
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13Garlic Herb Wedge Salad
Andrew BuiWe attribute this salad's greatness to three things: 1) a homemade garlic confit and blue cheese dressing that will knock your socks off, 2) fresh herbs both in the dressing and as garnish, and 3) thick-cut bacon.
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14Homemade Biscuits
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBiscuits can take on very different meanings in different parts of the world. In North America, they're meant to be a flaky and soft leavened quick bread. Ideally they should have tender flaky layers and an extra-buttery taste. An easier alternative to dinner rolls and equally good at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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15Polenta with Wild Mushroom RagĂș
Emily hlavac green Make this showstopper with a custom blend of your favorite funghi! If wild mushrooms aren't accessible, creminis or button mushrooms also work perfectly. If serving for a dinner party or event, the ragĂș can be made up to three days in advance; just reheat gently on the stovetop while you make the polenta.
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16Roasted Baby Carrots
PARKER FEIERBACHSweet baby carrots are the perfect match for this tangy balsamic glaze. Fancy enough for a holiday meal but easy enough for a weeknight, this recipe is endlessly riffable and guaranteed to deliver crisp-tender carrots every time.
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17Fluffy Potato Rolls
Andrew bui Have a leftover baked potato? The only logical thing to do is to mash the insides and make dinner rolls. These are truly the fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever. Fresh out of the oven, each roll has a crispy bottom, buttery top, and unbelievably soft center.
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18Holiday Roasted Vegetables
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19Garlic-Parsnip Puree
Parker feierbach Parsnips are sweet like carrots and creamy like potatoes. Instead of mashed potatoes, give parsnips a try. They're just as easy to make, and with some roasted garlic, they're even more delicious!
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20Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Parker FeierbachThese are INSANELY easy and addictiveâall you need is butter, garlic, thyme, and a touch of balsamic vinegar to turn humble mushrooms into a delicious side dish that goes with everything.
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