Our go-to salsa has always been Creamy Black Bean Salsa. With a full serving of vegetables, a tangy creamy sauce, and delicious beans and flavor it can't be beat!
Author: Camille Beckstrand
Tender parsnips and carrots are pureed with butter and chives for a splendid accompaniment to roasted meats.
Author: Always Cooking Up Something
Brussels sprouts tend to turn people off. This way of cooking them brings out their nutty flavor and has made the most passionate haters at my last Thanksgiving say, at the very least, that this is the...
Author: Pugged
This is a quick and easy way to make this side dish for 2 people without all the fuss.
Author: joyce o
Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.
Author: April Yeager
This is a great seasoning for any meat. You can make more of it all at once and store it in an airtight container. Make sure you store it in a cool, dry place.
Author: Celia
My wife and I put together this recipe for an office Christmas party, and it got rave reviews. This side dish is easy to prepare and has a great taste.
Author: Walter Jenny Jr.
Bread stuffing is classic for Thanksgiving, but it isn't the only choice. In this recipe by the cookbook author Nancy Harmon Jenkins, wild rice takes on the starchy role, while sausage and cranberries...
Author: Nancy Harmon Jenkins
This recipe is very simple to make, and you can substitute crab or shrimp for the lobster. I use all three when we are craving seafood. Serve over rice or pasta.
Author: SWIZZLESTICKS
A flavored, mayonnaise-based dip for things like artichokes and seafood. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Author: USMC6114
Heard this grilled eggplant recipe on a health radio show years ago--very simple, and great the next day on sandwiches. Use good quality soy sauce. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.
Author: Frank040
A great recipe for fresh basil pesto with just the right amounts of everything. Even my DH loves it!
Author: Klantz
Serve this cilantro-lime rice with tequila-lime chicken!
Author: Leanne Kramer Chesshir
New potatoes coated in a rosemary and garlic marinade then skewered and grilled.
Author: kimberlyj
The simplest things are often the tastiest. At the height of summer here in Iowa we have a LOT of produce to choose from, and this is a nice and easy way to enjoy summer squashes and zucchini.
Author: Sabbath Jackson
Ah, Kugela! The national dish of Lithuania! What celebration would be complete without it? Remember, Kugela is an art, not just a recipe. Experiment with ingredients and techniques to make your own Kugela...
Author: JOENAUJOKAS
I came up with this roasted zucchini recipe looking for a way to cook squash where my kids would eat it. They love this one.
Author: Jwt Jr.
World's Best Baked Beans will be the last recipe you will ever make! These easy homemade baked beans are the perfect side to a potluck and a tried and true family recipe!
Author: Alyssa Rivers
This easy, fragrant, warm side dish will make your mouth water...good luck getting it to the plate!
Author: LITTLE OREGON GIRL
Super easy and a huge hit! I make this spiced cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tart and spicy! The spices just add to the overall holiday feel of the dish.
Author: Shelby Crosa
A very simple but totally delicious dish. Fennel is baked with cream, creme fraiche and parmesan cheese. An ideal accompaniment to many tomato based italian dishes as the creaminess balances nicely with...
Author: RUPERTLSSMITH
I created this olive salad recipe after a vacation to New Orleans. Muffaletta sandwiches are fabulously addictive! Sometimes I will assemble the sandwiches and broil them open faced until the meat is crisped...
Author: Beth Stone Strachan
Passed down through the generations, this broccoli souffle recipe has become a holiday staple in our family. A savory taste with a crispy cheese topping makes it a sure win.
Author: Heather
This is an old family recipe. If you like wild rice, try this with your turkey! You won't be disappointed! (This recipe will stuff a 12 lb. bird. Can be easily doubled for larger bird. You can stuff it...
Author: MCBETH24
Put a twist on your stuffing by adding fresh Mexican chorizo. This is so delicious, you may want to serve it as a main course.
Author: Yoly
Sweet and spicy, this is a whole bunch tastier than your normal bottled barbecue sauce. I make this from late summer harvested fruits and vegetables and can it for use throughout the year and for holiday...
Author: Karen Barris Calabro
A different sidedish using hominy, sour cream, cheese and green chilies. Friends who say they don't like hominy eat it and ask for more. It's fast and tasty. Adjust chili peppers to taste.
Author: JEANIE BEAN
White beans and tomato sauce simmer together to create a lovely addition to your meal. This can be served as a side dish to complement barbecue, sausages, or cheese. This can also be used as main course...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home
Author: Jane Hornby
It's simple and easy, yet tasty! Being Puerto Rican, I love rice!
Author: LuisJanet Resendiz
This berry syrup is easy and super yummy on so many things, especially cheesecake and French toast. The syrup can also be used for pancakes, waffles, crepes, etc.
Author: Shara Bailey
This is a wonderful Christmas meat sauce. It goes well with turkey or goose.
Author: Ryan Downs
This recipe was handed down to me by my mother Sofia, whose pickles were always in great demand.
Author: Tania D.
I made this cheesy cauliflower dish for dinner one night when my husband was gone. It was so good the boys and I ended up not eating anything else but the casserole! I used fat-free milk and cream cheese...
Author: jentrue
This dressing recipe has been in our family for 4 generations. We keep passing it on since its so good, and pass it on to our guests who want it as well.
Author: Mary Ann Benzon
Traditional sweet potato recipe. It is usually served as a side dish.
Author: Pam Reed
Freshly cooked beans with bacon, ham, tomato, and Mexican beer. A recipe courtesy of my good friend Pepe from Tequila, Jalisco.
Author: gem
Creamy, slightly sweet, and a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. The broth infuses the mashed rutabaga with wonderful flavor.
Author: Beth Wand Sidell
Make stuffing balls to serve alongside your Christmas turkey, or cook the mix in a baking dish if you prefer
Author: Good Food team
This is a family favorite that my mother-in-law fixed for me while I was visiting her home last year. Serve over white rice, if desired.
Author: Kim
Make your own fig preserves from scratch with this easy canning recipe.
Author: Dotti K
This is my favorite rub to use when I smoke meats. I threw it together to use on smoked pork butt, but it also works really well on chicken and ribs. Apply liberally to meat and let sit overnight for best...
Author: France C
This easy and tangy-sweet honey-mustard glaze is perfect for that holiday baked ham.
Author: Jesi A.
Use natural yogurt to give the classic Greek dip a pouring consistency, great with slow-cooked lamb. The tang of yogurt and mint cuts through the richness
Author: John Torode
Made with meaty soup bones, this soup is loaded with vegetables, making it a fabulous cold-weather meal.
Author: Diana Rattray
A delicious and easy to prepare side dish casserole loved by everyone in the family.
Author: Diana S.
Slightly sweet golden squash is topped with a savory herbed cheese-breadcrumb topping. It's been my signature dish every Thanksgiving for the last 12 years. It takes a bit of work, but it is so, so worth...
Author: Merrittorious