Side Dishes

Our favorite traditional and non-traditional sides for your festive feast.

Potatoes

Extra-Crispy Herb-Roasted New Potatoes

Crispy Mashed Potato Casserole With Bacon, Cheese, and Scallions

Vegan Cheesy Baked Potatoes With Broccoli

Cheesy Onion, Bacon, and New Potato Gratin

Hasselback Potato Gratin

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Mashed Potatoes

Ultra-Crispy New Potatoes With Garlic, Herbs, and Lemon

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes

Aligot (Mashed Potatoes With Melted Cheese)

Ultra-Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Rich and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Bread

Southern-Style Unsweetened Cornbread

Moist and Tender Brown Butter Cornbread

Slow and Easy Panettone

Cheddar, Bacon, and Scallion Cornbread

Maple and Walnut Cornbread

Sage and Sausage Stuffin's (Stuffing Muffins)

The Workhorse Loaf: Simple Crusty White Bread

Pillowy (and Pretty) Yeasted Angel Biscuits

Light and Tender Cream Biscuits

Quick and Easy Drop Biscuits

Super Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Parker House Rolls

Salads

Make-Ahead Roasted Squash and Kale Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Roasted Oyster Mushroom and Watercress Salad

Bean Salad With Radicchio, Radish, Pickled Onions, and Marcona Almonds

Fall Harvest Salad With Roasted Brassicas, Fingerlings, and Radishes

Easy Make-Ahead Carrot and Chickpea Salad With Dill and Pumpkin Seeds

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Make-Ahead Chickpea Salad With Cumin and Celery

Whole-Grain Spelt Salad With Leeks and Marinated Mushrooms

Grilled-Kale Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Warm Whole-Grain Salad With Fennel, Arugula, Prosciutto, and Pecorino

Roasted-Chickpea and Kale Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Carrot and Rye Berry Salad With Celery, Cilantro, and Marcona Almonds

Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Kimchi and Ginger

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Lasagna

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fried Brussels Sprouts With Shallots and Chilies

Fried Brussels Sprouts With Shallots, Honey, and Balsamic Vinegar

Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin With Blue Cheese

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots With Balsamic Vinegar

Seared Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Lardons

Gravy

White Wine and Mustard Gravy

Apple Cider Gravy

Rich and Creamy Gravy With Fresh Herbs

Red Wine and Shallot Gravy

Porcini Mushroom Gravy

Basic Gravy

Green Beans

Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint

Bacon-Braised Green Beans

Garlicky Oven-Roasted Green Bean Salad With Hazelnuts and Blue Cheese

Sautéed Green Beans With Mushrooms and Caramelized Cipollini Onions

Green Bean Salad With Pickled Peppers and Anchovy Dressing

Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

Haricot Verts With Sauce Ravigote

The Ultimate Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Onions

Roasted Shallots With Buttery Sweet-Tart Glaze

Cheesy Onion, Bacon, and New Potato Gratin

Easy Roasted Cipollini Onions

Glazed Pearl Onions

Creamed Pearl Onions

Braised Leeks With Lemon and Parsley

Lemon-Scented Cocktail Onions

Soups

Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel

Miso-Squash Soup With Sesame-Ginger Apples

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Pistachio, Orange, and Mint Salsa

Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup With Buttermilk and Spiced Pepitas

Rhode Island Clam Chowder With White Wine and Bacon

Mexican Butternut Squash Soup With Ancho Chili, Crema, and Pepitas

Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

Easy Lentil Soup With Lemon Zest, Garlic, and Parsley

Creamy Chanterelle Mushroom Soup

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa

Easy Sausage, Kale, and Black-Eyed Pea Soup With Lemon and Rosemary

Escarole and Parmesan Soup With Chicken Meatballs

Sweet Potatoes and Squash

Slow-Cooker Spiced Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash

The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The Best Squash Lasagna

Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto With Frizzled Sage and Brown Butte...

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Roasted Kabocha Squash With Soy Sauce, Butter, and Shichimi Togarashi

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Chutney Vinaigrette

Grilled Hasselback Sweet Potatoes With Rosemary and Garlic

Brown Butter and Sage Sweet Potato Casserole

Balsamic-Glazed Acorn Squash With Shallots and Rosemary

Healthy & Delicious: Carrot and Sweet Potato Mash

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Stuffing

Prune and Apple Stuffing With Sausage and Chestnuts

Oyster Stuffing With Fennel, Tarragon, and Sausage

Southern Cornbread Dressing With Oysters and Sausage

Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Sage

Slow-Cooker Sage and Sausage Stuffing

Sage and Sausage Stuffin's (Stuffing Muffins)

Pull-Apart Stuffing Rolls

The Best Vegan Stuffing

Stuffing Fritters

Stuffing Waffles

Chorizo and Green Olive Stuffing

Classic Sage and Sausage Stuffing (or Dressing)

Other Sides

The Best Yorkshire Puddings

The Food Lab's Creamed Spinach

Roman Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi alla Romana)

Easy Slow-Cooker Creamed Kale

Grill-Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze

Grilled Leeks With Romesco Sauce

Endive, Shallot, and Goat Cheese Tart

Cheesy Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

Sautéed Root Vegetables With Soy Sauce and Honey

Roasted Cauliflower With Pine Nut, Raisin, and Caper Vinaigrette

Roasted Carrots with Harissa and Crème Fraîche

Easy Roasted Mushrooms