Healthy Holiday Sides

Let's all be honest, while turkey may get all the Thanksgiving attention, the real stars of the meal are the side dishes. They spread on the dinner table, handed from guest to guest for a dollop of this or serving of that, and end up taking up the majority of your plate. Dishes like roasted vegetables, fluffy dressing, creamy mashed potatoes, airy rolls, seasonal salads, and the classic green bean casserole all combine to bring your Thanksgiving together. This collection of recipes allows you to easily stick with traditional flavors, or go a more adventurous route and opt for recipes like Chorizo and Roasted Poblano Wild Rice Stuffing or White Balsamic and Rosemary Cranberry Sauce. 

Whether at Easter or Thanksgiving, ham takes center stage at holiday tables. But don't spend all of your time on the main dish and forget about the accompanying sides. These veggie- or grain-based side dishes make for wonderful pairs to ham, no matter the holiday. Springtime sides like Orzo and Herb Pilaf or Beet and Pea Salad round out any Easter meal. Fall flavors shine through dishes like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad and Sweet Potato Stacks to create an inspired Thanksgiving dinner. Click through our collection to find side dishes for ham your whole guest list will love.

In the year's hottest months, side dish recipes for dinner can be as simple as sliced tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt and pepper or sliced cucumbers in a quick pickling brine. As we transition our dinner plates from summer months into autumn, we have to get creative with vegetables that require a little more prep and sometimes extra cook time. Make extra batches of your favorite fall sides recipes so you can enjoy them more than once during your busy week. Mix and match spices and herbs to keep cooking simple but flavors exciting and vibrant.