Holiday Sides to Serve

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If you are hosting a Christmas party for the first time, or simply want to add a few new recipes to your repertoire, we have some delicious holiday side dishes that will definitely earn a spot on your dinner menu. Some of our wonderful party planners have shared their favorite side dishes that will compliment just about any holiday spread.

These classic side dishes will win over your dinner guests and provide them with tasty healthy options they may not get at other holiday parties this season! Our green bean dish and the broccoli and cauliflower salad listed below are tasty and heart healthy side dishes!

Even though these dishes are simple, serving them in decorative bowls or presenting them as individual servings in stemware, can instantly make them more elegant. Get creative on how you serve these savory sides and impress your guests!

Recipe

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Green beans are a holiday staple. This hearty side dish is even more delicious and satisfying when served with caramelized onions! Yelena Johnson shares her fabulous recipe. Simply follow her instructions and whip up this tasty side dish for all your friends and family! Read More

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Hash Brown Casserole

The holiday season is not complete without a savory helping of potatoes. This time, instead of or in addition to making mashed potatoes, cook this hash brown casserole, for your celebration. Your guests will be thrilled with this creamy, potato side. Read More

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Shawn Rabideau shares his recipe for a broccoli and cauliflower salad. This is definitely a great, healthy side dish option! Your guests can indulge in this flavorful, low-calorie menu option and feel a little less guilty about those cupcakes they will have for dessert! Read More

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Oven Roasted Carrots and Butternut Squash

Roasted vegetables will warm your holiday table and heart this season, and nothing beats the classic pairing of carrots and squash. Give this simple recipe a try. Read More

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Potato and Cauliflower Tartiflette

Rich and creamy, our potato and cauliflower side dish gets a touch of crispy saltiness mixed into it with the addition of bacon bits. It's an all-around crowd pleaser and will pair well with most holiday entrees. Read More

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