Side Dishes

Grammy's Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes prove that Grammy never took half-measures when it came to cooking. When she made mashed potatoes, she knew a simple change could make a homey side luxurious. That's why she uses nutty, rich, brown butter in her favorite potato dish. When that's paired with cream and a few simple seasonings, there's no joy better than Grammy's Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes! Thanks, Grammy!

Auntie's Christmas Ambrosia Salad is as traditional as fruitcake or a Christmas ham, and no less welcome at our table! The creamy, tangy, fruit-packed dessert always manages to make friends and family smile. A few sugary and fluffy clouds of marshmallows mixed in only add to the dreaminess of Auntie's Christmas Ambrosia Salad. Thanks, Auntie, for sharing this brilliant dessert with all of us!

Double the casserole, double the potatoes, double the deliciousness! Double-Yum Casserole is just so yummy you have to make it twice! Layers of creamy, tangy, hearty mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes come together to make spud-lovers everywhere happy! With a melty blanket of cheese on top, Double-Yum Casserole is possibly even more than doubly delicious... it might be triple! This is one — well, technically two — potato casseroles you can't turn down!

Lucky never had a stroke of bad luck when making this dish! Lucky's Sugar Snap Peas are crisp yet tender, coated in rich butter and bright, tangy lemon juice! They make a great pairing with grilled chicken or pork chops. Lucky's Sugar Snap Peas are just so light and refreshing with their garden sweetness, they really brighten up any plate! This is a four-leaf clover side dish from our friend Lucky!

Is there any comfort food more perfectly suited to beating the chill of the colder months than Winter Mac N' Cheese? We don't think so! The pasta is tender, of course, and the cheese sauce is deliciously creamy and sharp and smoky as only Gruyère and raclette cheeses can provide! But the addition of quick-pickled shallots adds a tangy, savory dimension to Winter Mac N' Cheese that just can't be beat. Never let the cold get you with this dish!

This is just the thing you need to add a pop of color and fresh flavor to your holiday table! Winter Beets are vibrant and garden-fresh vegetables oven-roasted until they are ultra tender. Savory and sweet beets, onions, and sweet potatoes, with just a touch of seasoning, really does liven up the heavy main courses of Christmas, Hannukah, and other winter celebrations. This is a simple and easy way to make vegetables for everyone in a hurry. Nothing beats Winter Beets!

It might not be a white Christmas everywhere in the U.S. (hard to get snow in warmer climates) but it can be a festive and merry Christmas everywhere with Southern Christmas Seafood Stuffing on the table! Sweet and savory crabmeat is butter-seared with fresh vegetables and then combined with comforting cornbread, umami-packed cream of mushroom soup, and succulent chicken broth for a hearty, warming, and welcoming side dish! Southern Christmas Seafood Stuffing brings holiday happiness to all climates and regions!

Carrots and asparagus may not have the cultural recognizability of peanut butter and jelly but trust us; this is a food pairing you will love! The-Perfect-Pair Veggies are tender and bright, coated in olive oil for extra flavor! So easy and so quick to make, this will absolutely change how you see vegetables! Once they're sprinkled with electric lemon zest and tangy goat cheese, The-Perfect-Pair Veggies are just that — perfect!

If you're trying to amend your carnivorous habit and neither bun nor the beach is within reach, Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad is the next best thing to a "cheeseburger in paradise." A bed of buttery, fluffy pasta is the vessel for this fun twist on the classic American creation. It's topped with everything Jimmy sings about: a big hunk of flavorful ground beef, crispy onions, crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and savory cheddar cheese. These tasty ingredients swim in a sweet and creamy mayo-ketchup dressing that you might even want to dip your french-fried potatoes in. You'll be asking, "Which way do I steer?" to anchor your fork into some Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad!

Momma's Greek Potatoes are undeniably delicious! The brightness and sharpness of the lemon actually brings out a new dimension of flavor from the homespun rustic flavor of the potatoes, making them truly delectable. A few sprinkles of herbs and a braise in chicken broth adds fragrance and savory flavor, too! Momma's Greek Potatoes are just how Momma used to make them (assuming your mother made the best potatoes)!

Speed is the name of the game when it comes to Shanghai Fried Noodles! In 15 minutes, you can pile your plate high with tender noodles draped in an umami-packed sauce with a touch of brown sugar sweetness! Mixed in, you find juicy bites of chicken, beefy mushrooms, and crunchy bok choy! There's no delivery driver on Earth that can match the quickness of Shanghai Fried Noodles... and few dishes that can match the amazing taste!

A potato salad without the mayo? Is such a thing possible? Yes, and it is delicious! Mustard Seed Potato Salad is a tender, tangy, and delightfully savory dish! The mustard flavor is bold, and the sour cornichons add a new dimension to the fluffy potatoes! Mustard Seed Potato Salad is a new way to approach a beloved favorite!