by Melissa Lauer, eHow Editor
You've picked up your turkey from the store and the pies are in the oven, but what about the sides? No holiday meal would be complete without those extra tasty vittles known as the side dish. Keep reading for ideas on what to add to your holiday table.
Preparing a steaming bowl of creamy mashed potatoes from scratch shouldn't be a challenging task. For some people, making the ultimate comfort food of mashed potatoes falls Read More
Chives aren't just for baked potatoes. Try them in your favorite mashed-potato recipe. Serves 6. Read More
Roasting the garlic gives these potatoes a warm, homey flavor. Serves 6. Read More
There are many ways to make this simple, satisfying potato dish. This method is among the easiest and can be modified in infinite ways (see Tips). This scalloped potatoes Read More
Although these potatoes won't get crispy skins, the intrigue of Cajun spice makes up for it. This recipe makes about 3/4 c. of spice, enough for months and months of zippy Read More
Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for fish, meat or chicken. Experiment with your favorite herbs for a change of pace. Serves 4. Read More
The Bacon Cheddar Potato is a perfect combination of mouthwatering flavors. And if you use low-fat cheddar with low-fat, low sodium bacon, it isn't unhealthy. Of course you Read More
Sweet potatoes were first introduced to the rest of the world when Columbus brought them over from the island of Saint Thomas. You can bake 'em, boil 'em, microwave 'em. Read More
Many holiday meals have special dishes that we all look forward to when that time of the year rolls around. Whether it is a special main course like turkey or ham, or a Read More
This classic recipe for candied yams serves 10. Forget those canned yams with the mini-marshmallows and treat your holiday guests to this homemade, traditional candied yams Read More
Fresh sage makes this hearty dish a special addition to your holiday table. Yields about 10 cups. Read More
This classic Thanksgiving recipe for traditional bread stuffing complements turkeys of all sizes, and pleases diners with all kinds of tastes. Easy to prepare, bread Read More
It's actually safer to bake a stuffing outside of poultry, in a separate pan. You can also make it ahead of time, which is a nice perk. Serves six. Read More
Surf and turf for stuffing? Why not? Oyster stuffing is a classic old-fashioned dish that today seems different and exciting. Make it for Thanksgiving or whenever you roast Read More
Chestnuts roasting in a ' in, uh, your stove. This stuffing smells dynamite when you're making it and even better out of the bird. Makes 10-11 cups. Read More
This can replace mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving or holiday table, or it can just "complement" them. Power to the potato! Yields 7 cups. Read More
You'd be hard-pressed to find a stuffing recipe with less fat. The recipe yields 8 servings (1/2 cup per serving) with just 2.5 grams of fat per serving. For the record, 1 Read More
This traditional cornbread stuffing recipe summed up in just one word: Yum. And with a few more words to describe this dressing recipe: Yields about 12 cups, which is Read More
This basic stuffing recipe is fast and easy, but the peas and chestnuts make it seem different. Your Thanksgiving or holiday guests will be pleased. Yields about 6 cups. Read More
Homemade cranberry sauce is a holiday tradition. And this recipe can be made up to seven days before serving (serves 6). Learn how to make cranberry sauce in just six easy Read More
This cranberry sauce is great for any occasion. It also makes a nice addition to an Asian-American inspired feast. Makes 2 1/2 cups. Read More
Nothing beats hot biscuits with butter or honey for breakfast, especially when the biscuits are deliciously light and flaky. It may seem like perfectly flaky biscuits are a Read More
These dinner rolls smell as good as they taste. You'll never reheat store-bought again! Makes 18 rolls. Read More
Pumpkin soup is a hearty addition to any autumn meal, and an especially nice first course for Thanksgiving dinner. It's also low-fat. Yields about 8 cups. Read More
This butternut squash soup recipe is a lovely addition to Thanksgiving dinner or any holiday meal. It's also ideal because you can prepare this soup two days ahead of time Read More
A simple side dish - one of those "American classics" that your family has been eating for your whole life. We should probably put the word "Chinese" in quotation marks too Read More
Carrots always seem to be a great match for so many dishes, especially beef. Glazing carrots in ginger, brown sugar and butter is a unique and tasty way to jazz up this Read More
If you're looking for an elegant vegetable dish that goes with many entrees, green beans and pearl onions can be prepared in just a few minutes. This combinatio provides a Read More
This hearty and healthy side dish will please everyone's winter palate. Very adaptable for festive dinners. Serves six. Read More
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