Holiday Sides

Try one (or more) of these savory side dishes with your holiday meal…you may start a new family tradition!

Glazed Vegetable Medley
Here’s a recipe that showcases fresh fall produce. The slightly sweet glaze coats every delicious piece. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Roasted Autumn Vegetables
This colorful vegetable dish has a mild garlic flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Confetti Long Grain and Wild Rice
Summer squash, zucchini and sweet red pepper peek out from the tender grains of rice in this colorful side dish. —Mary Jo Hopkins, Hobart, Indiana

Twice-as-Nice Mashed Potatoes
If you can’t decide what kind of potatoes to serve, reach for this recipe, which blends both red and sweet potatoes. It will quickly become a staple at all of your holiday dinners. —Kerry Schroeppel, Springfield, Missouri

Chive Buttered Carrots
It’s nice to have a reliable side dish like this that pairs well with any entree. A friend shared the recipe with me several years ago, and I use it often. —Opal Snell, Jamestown, Ohio

Shrimp Corn Bread Dressing
A co-worker from Louisiana shared hearty helpings of this delightful dressing (and copies of the recipe!) more than 20 years ago. It’s been a "must" on my Thanksgiving menu ever since. —Cheryl McIntosh, Orange, Texas

Pineapple Sweet Potato Bake
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without this fruity casserole. I think you’ll agree it’s an attractive addition to any autumn meal. —Sue Howell, Tupelo, Mississippi