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
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
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
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
New potatoes coated in a rosemary and garlic marinade then skewered and grilled.
Author: kimberlyj
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
Nutty carrots! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Author: Linda
This is a delightful alternative to ordinary salad dressings. Works well with many types of salads ingredients like greens, vegetables, and fruits.
Author: Alex99
This is a quick and easy way to make this side dish for 2 people without all the fuss.
Author: joyce o
A simple, easy grilled zucchini with a touch of balsamic vinegar and spices.
Author: LashGal
Here's my preferred method for making strawberry jam. It uses a lot less sugar than many other recipes, and I use homemade pectin puree. It's amazingly delicious.
Author: Chef John
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
This is my family's favorite dressing for everyday dinner salad.
Author: Angela
A flavored, mayonnaise-based dip for things like artichokes and seafood. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Author: USMC6114
This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home
Author: Jane Hornby
Grilled potatoes in foil are a great side dish to any grilled meat. Easy to fix and cooks while your meat does.
Author: Sherri C.
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
Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.
Author: Laura Jull
This vegetarian side dish works well with a Sunday roast. Sweeten the whole onions with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup
Author: James Martin
The name spaetzle is German for "little sparrow," which is what the shape of these tiny noodles or dumplings resemble. Serve them as a side dish-tossed with a little melted butter like potatoes or rice,...
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
Sofrito is the secret to many Hispanic Caribbean recipes. It is a fragrant aromatic puree of peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The magic herb in this fragrant mixture is cilantro. My family's...
Author: MKCortes (Latin Goddess)
Tender parsnips and carrots are pureed with butter and chives for a splendid accompaniment to roasted meats.
Author: Always Cooking Up Something
Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, yams and apples are baked with a sweet glaze.
Author: VEGAS
Freshly minced ginger and the zest of an orange add a refreshing finish to your cranberry sauce. Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Author: Leslie Lew
While the name doesn't exactly make the mouth water, the flavor and texture of clotted cream are the stuff of legends. The long, slow cooking sort of toasts the cream, which imparts a sweet, nuttiness...
Author: Chef John
This is a Lithuanian dish that my family makes mainly during the holiday season. It goes great with ham or turkey. It is also served in many authentic European restaurants. This recipe is time consuming...
Author: J Sell Sr/Jr
Need a tasty side for any meal of the day? These are the route to go. I tried this recipe in my culinary class and they were amazing! Everyone raved about their excellent texture and flavor!
Author: maf13456
These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!
Author: JasLak
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.
These sweet and cinnamony pickles are a hit in our region, but we have an aunt from Kansas that remembers them from her childhood.
Author: ShellyORN
One of the all-time greatest summer sauces, this Spanish classic is perfect with anything off the grill, especially vegetables and seafood. It also makes for an unbelievable sandwich spread, as well as...
Author: Chef John
This is a style of coney sauce that is found in the Greek restaurants and Coney Islands around the Detroit, Michigan area. It is very unique and different from New York coney sauce. Serve over steamed...
Author: Sarah Travis Stacey
Here's a homemade red salad dressing recipe, just like one a pizza shop would make.
Author: Lucky Clover
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
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 side dish is summer on a sheet pan! Fresh veggies like peppers, squash and tomatoes are roasted, then topped with toasted bread crumbs mixed with lemon zest and garlic for a flavorful crunch. A basil...
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
Amazing butter sauce can be used on anything from seafood to leftover chicken or beef to potatoes. Quick, easy, creamy, and delicious!
Author: Trisha Benson
You'll love this Marinara sauce! This is great with fried eggplant or meatballs. I'm sure you could add ground meat if you wanted to make a meat sauce.
Author: CALEIGHSMOM
Many variations of this recipe exist, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.
Author: A Local 1000 Islander
This honey mustard sauce is given a little boost from the addition of hot sauce and rice vinegar.
Author: Chef John
A healthier option than french fries. Great with grilled cheese, hot dogs, or hamburgers. Dip into ketchup or spicy ranch dressing.
Author: KBT24
Spicy and sweet - ginger, garlic, chili powder, and curry paste are just a few of the flavors in this tomato chutney. Best made with tomatoes fresh from the garden.
Author: CURLING
A delicious and easy to prepare side dish casserole loved by everyone in the family.
Author: Diana S.
Goes great with hot dogs, brats, or burgers. Tastes better than the stuff you buy in the store!
Author: henriksmom
Serve this cilantro-lime rice with tequila-lime chicken!
Author: Leanne Kramer Chesshir
Freshly cooked beans with bacon, ham, tomato, and Mexican beer. A recipe courtesy of my good friend Pepe from Tequila, Jalisco.
Author: gem
This easy shrimp pasta salad is ready in minutes! Made with healthy ingredients, veggies and bright lemon dressing. Perfect for potlucks.
Author: Erin Clarke / Well Plated