Side Dishes

  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Candied Bacon

    Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Candied Bacon

    Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts tossed with brown sugar candied bacon and a spoonful of Dijon. Salty, sweet, a little tangy, and it all comes together in one pan at the end.

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  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    These cheesy mashed potatoes start with Yukon Golds whipped with sour cream and butter, then get a cheddar top baked until melted. Hand-shredded cheddar melts better than store-bought, but either works.

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  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Dill Sour Cream Sauce

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Dill Sour Cream Sauce

    These crispy smashed potatoes are all about the edges. Golden, crunchy, and a little spicy, with a cool dill sour cream sauce for dipping. The secret is patience. Boil and smash the potatoes ahead of time, then let them sit out for at least an hour. That rest dries them out, and dry potatoes are…

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  • Crispy One Pan Stuffing

    Crispy One Pan Stuffing

    Stuffing is one of those Thanksgiving dishes everyone has opinions about. I make it two ways: moist inside the bird, and this crispy baked version in a pan. This one is the crowd pleaser. It all comes together in one pan, which means fewer dishes on the busiest cooking day of the year. I use…

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  • Homemade Green Bean Casserole

    Homemade Green Bean Casserole

    This is not the green bean casserole from the back of the soup can. No shade to the classic, but once you make the sauce from scratch with real mushrooms and onions, there’s no going back.

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