10 Must Make Holiday Side Dishes
Side dishes don’t have to be boring. We want your dinner table to be filled with tasty sides to compliment the main event. Try some of our updated salads and complementary casseroles and you might have every guest asking for seconds.
Wild Rice Casserole with Pears and Pomegranates
This wild rice casserole is made aromatic with the addition of rosemary. With the addition of pear, pomegranate, and pecans this side packs a lot of flavour and joyous textures.
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Wild Rice Casserole with Pears and Pomegranates
Yam Casserole with Almonds, Raisins, and Honey
What would a holiday dinner table be without yams? This crowd-pleasing side is made even tastier with golden honey, raisins, and flakey almonds.
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Yam Casserole with Almonds, Raisins, and Honey
Green Beans with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
We all know Grandma makes the best green beans, but no one said her recipe shouldn’t have a modern flavour profile. Crunchy walnuts add a delicious texture while crumbly blue cheese creates a creamy layer of bold taste.
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Green Beans with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Pesto Roasted Red Potatoes
Serve up something that not only tastes like the holiday season, but looks like it too. Red potatoes with a bright green pesto are an aromatic addition to any holiday table. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to bring this to the next potluck you’re invited to.
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Pesto Roasted Red Potatoes
Lobster Caesar Salad
Serve up a Caesar salad with a West Coast twist. Fresh lobster compliments savoury and sour Caesar dressing and pairs delicately with crisp lettuce and crunchy croutons.
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Lobster Caesar Salad
Barley and Baked Yam Salad
Looking for an alternative to a rice pilaf? Pearl barley has a smooth texture and creates aromatics that will remind you of winter. Cherry tomatoes, yams, and green onion helps round out the flavour profile of this simple holiday side dish.
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Barley and Baked Yam Salad
Warm Potato Salad with Lentils and Kale
If you’re hosting a family style potluck or dinner this recipe is for you. A big batch of this potato salad rounded out with lentils and feta cheese is perfect for filling up plates. Crispy kale, cayenne, and sage will make every mouth water.
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Warm Potato Salad with Lentils and Kale
Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Acorn Squash
Squash is one of many holiday table staples. We’ve helped elevate traditional acorn wedges with a spicy kick and an irresistible slice of smoky bacon. Make sure to make more than enough because this side is sure to go quick.
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Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Acorn Squash
Gluten-free Dressing with Sage, Apples, and Cranberries
Everyone deserves to experience the joys of dressing, therefore we came up with this incredible gluten-free one. Enjoy essential dressing flavours like apples and cranberries with gluten-free bread. Same great tastes with a gluten-free twist.
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Gluten-free Dressing with Sage, Apples, and Cranberries
Quinoa-stuffed Squash with Curry, Fruit, and Nuts
Why not make your side dish a total showstopper? This hollowed out squash filled with quinoa looks good on any plate. This earthy and fruity quinoa salad gets a flavour upgrade when served in a roasted and warm acorn squash.
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Quinoa-stuffed Squash with Curry, Fruit, and Nuts