Winter is the peak season for hearty root vegetables. Roasting turnips until golden and tender enhances their flavor.
Sweet and savory carrot fries are a vitamin-packed, less starchy substitute for potatoes. You may also use beets or celery root to make these fries.
Buttery baby sweet potatoes make for a perfectly portioned side dish.
The key to incredible mashed potatoes is adding rich cream. It’s that simple.
Mushrooms and potatoes layered and baked in a creamy cheese sauce until browned and bubbling. Use whatever mushrooms that you like, but you may want to use hen of the woods or oyster mushrooms.
This decadent side dish is a cherished Thanksgiving tradition. Green Bean Bundles is so easy to make and is served in already made portions.
I love shopping at autumn farm markets and am currently planning the Thanksgiving meal. Holiday Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes is a lifesaver because during the holidays using the slow cooker frees up oven space, plus can make enough for a large crowd with leftovers. This dish can be prepped the night before or even cooked a day or two in advance. It is also delicious for a potluck; just bring your slow cooker along and your host will be happy not to have to fit another dish in the oven.
No slicing, no chopping, no boiling. Roasted Turmeric Carrots is an easy Mediterranean side dish that makes a colorful and tasty dinnertime statement with barely any effort.
Lemon Orzo Salad is a flavorful side dish to serve with seafood or grilled meats. Add grilled vegetables for a light vegetarian meal. Because it doesn’t require refrigeration this salad is great for potlucks and picnics.
You can serve these Homemade Potato Croquettes with marinara sauce or add a little truffle oil. They’re also great just plain, sprinkled with salt or a little lemon juice.
