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Side Dish Recipes

Even though the main course is the star of your table, side dishes provide an excellent balance for a complete meal! Usually considered the second string to the main dish, these recipes will give your family and friends pause as to who the main attraction of your dinner is after all.

Vegetable dishes like sauteed green beans, crispy brussels sprouts, or honey glazed carrots pair perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood and are not only easy, but inexpensive as well!

Another great way to round out a meal is with the use of potatoes. Try family favorites such as air fryer french fries, crock pot mashed potatoes and oven roasted potatoes.

A holiday meal needs some great casseroles to serve with your turkey or ham. Don't miss sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, squash casserole and loaded corn casserole.

With so many options, these side dishes will not let you down!

Tzimmes Recipe

Tzimmes Recipe

This tzimmes recipe is a colorful stew made with sweet potatoes, carrots and dried fruit. An easy traditional Jewish side…
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Noodle Kugel

Noodle Kugel

This noodle kugel is egg noodles that are baked in a sweet custard mixture, then finished off with a cinnamon…
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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

These crock pot mashed potatoes are diced Russet potatoes that are simmered in the slow cooker, then mashed with butter…
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Candied Yams Recipe

Candied Yams Recipe

These candied yams are sweet potatoes tossed in brown sugar, butter and spices, then baked until caramelized. Add a sprinkle…
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

This recipe for slow cooker mac and cheese is a blend of tender pasta with two types of cheese and…
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Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet Potato Souffle

This sweet potato souffle is a creamy blend of sweet potatoes and spices topped with a brown sugar and pecan…
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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

These candied sweet potatoes are tossed in a mixture of butter, brown sugar and spices, then are roasted until caramelized….
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Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine

This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with crunchy toasted…
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These mashed sweet potatoes are ultra creamy and are the perfect accompaniment to chicken, meats and fish. You can flavor…
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35 Holiday Entertaining Recipes

35 Holiday Entertaining Recipes

A collection of amazing holiday entertaining recipes that will bring cheer to all your festivities, including honey baked ham, cranberry…
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