Welcome to the holiday season! Make your Christmas dinner extra special with these delicious and easy-to-follow side dish recipes. From creamy mashed potatoes to roasted Brussels sprouts, there's something for everyone. Enjoy classic favorites like stuffing, green bean casserole, and mac and cheese, or get creative with unique dishes like sweet potato gratin and cranberry-stuffed mushrooms. No matter what you choose, these festive side dishes will bring a touch of holiday cheer to your dinner table.
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Great alternative to high sugar content cranberry sauce! You need to make this a day ahead to allow the flavors to...
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Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish
recipe by: breezermom on 11th Nov 2021
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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One of my sisters doesn't like to cook, but I've found she loves brussels sprouts. I thought this recipe was...
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Browned Butter and Lemon Brussels Sprouts
recipe by: breezermom on 14th Nov 2021
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Belly pleasing hasselback potato gratin that just about anyone will love. Especially perfect for your Thanksgiving,...
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Hasselback Potato Gratin From Wigglesworth Road
recipe by: ForeverMama on 28th Nov 2021
Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
A stuffing not based on bread, instead uses farro. You can prep this two days ahead of time and store in the...
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Farro Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Red Onion, and Almonds
recipe by: breezermom on 2nd Jun 2022
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
You can make the spice glazed pecans up to 3 days ahead of them and store in an air-tight container at room temperature....
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Sauteed Green Beans with Spice Glazed Pecans
recipe by: breezermom on 4th Jul 2022
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
You can use multi-colored carrots if you can find them. The parchment paper lid lets just enough steam to escape to...
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Cardamom-Glazed Carrots
recipe by: breezermom on 10th Jul 2022
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
These roasted turnips are filled with goodness given that they are not only roasted with honey, but fish sauce is...
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Spunky Roasted Glazed Turnips
recipe by: ForeverMama on 17th Aug 2022
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
Great for a side for your B.B.Q.
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Beer Baked Onions
recipe by: Tisme on 5th Jan 2023
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.10 Hours
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Fennel is a delicious vegie that has a mild anise or licorice flavor. It can be used both as a herb and vegetable, and a...
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Braised Fennel
recipe by: Tisme on 5th May 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
I found this recipe at Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne ~ it is a recipe by Lynton Tapp. I love this market and...
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
recipe by: Tisme on 24th Aug 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
A great Tapas-Style mushroom's garlic, which can also be served as a side to any meal. For more heat, you can add...
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Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
recipe by: Tisme on 16th Sep 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
This is great as a side dish to any meat dish. You can leave the chili out if you do not like heat.
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Garlic & Chilli Bok Choy
recipe by: Tisme on 11th Oct 2023
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
This is a quick, easy and tasty carrot recipe to use as a side dish. A little different with a subtle ginger flavor from...
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Carrots with a Ginger Glaze
recipe by: Tisme on 15th Oct 2023
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
I have had this recipe for a few years and I really want to try this. It looks so easy and would be a perfect light...
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Red Pepper & Ham Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
recipe by: Tisme on 17th Apr 2024
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Such a simple, easy and tasty side dish, that pairs well with any fish, meat or chicken.
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Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan
recipe by: Tisme on 17th May 2024
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
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Such a simple and yet wonderful recipe, especially for summer. I have also added grilled asparagus to this dish and it...
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Salmon & Potato Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
recipe by: Tisme on 7th Jun 2024
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This Crock Pot Green Beans dish is easy to make for a crowd, but can easily cut it down. Perfect for a holiday side...
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Crock Pot Easy Green Beans
recipe by: ForeverMama on 16th Aug 2024
Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 Minutes
Glorious Foods of Dallas, a marvelous caterer is where this recipe concept came from. Who would have thought that...
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Carrots with Raspberry Sauce
recipe by: ForeverMama on 28th Sep 2024
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
A recipe I have had for a while from Western Star. This was a hit when served at Christmas. I added some quartered...
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Whole Baked Cauliflower with Sage and Onion Crust
recipe by: Tisme on 18th Oct 2024
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.50 Hours
Don't know why it's called government potatoes, but it was a thing. Might have been because of government...
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South Dakota Government Potatoes 1 1980
recipe by: dienia b on 16th Dec 2024
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
When your garden or the markets are over run by cucumber and tomatoes, this salad is a must, especially if it is a hot...
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad
recipe by: Tisme on 19th Mar 2025
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
A simple yet delicious creamy and buttery side dish will compliment most any meal.
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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potato
recipe by: Tisme on 14th Jun 2025
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes