Favorite Holiday Meal: Side Dishes – What’s the Perfect Pairing?

[casportpony]

Favorite Holiday Meal: Side Dishes
What’s the Perfect Pairing?​

Let’s be real—no holiday meal is complete without those mouthwatering side dishes that make everything taste even better! Whether it's creamy mashed potatoes, crispy stuffing, or a fresh, zesty salad, the sides are what turn a good meal into a great one. They’re the perfect complement to your main course and the reason we’re all going back for seconds (and thirds!).

So, what’s your favorite holiday side dish? Is there a classic that has to be on the table every year, or maybe you’ve got a unique dish that steals the spotlight? Let’s celebrate all the sides that make the holidays so delicious!

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[Shabby Chic-Hens]

100% Stuffing. My mom only makes it twice a year, so it’s kind of a big deal.
Last year though, I made rice pudding

 

[muddy75]

Dressing, Green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole are must-haves

 

[Sally PB]

We don't have a traditional holiday meal for Christmas, so no traditional sides. We're having ham this year, so maybe roasted potatoes?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

In the past I've made a standing rib roast with potatoes and carrots and pumpkin pie but ... we're not eating beef any more since one of our family members has alpha-gal, an allergy to mammal meat. Not sure what we're having this year. Had smoked turkey for thanksgiving, don't want that again so soon.

 

[sourland]

Mashed potatoes with gravy and stuffing

 

[casportpony]

100% Stuffing. My mom only makes it twice a year, so it’s kind of a big deal.
Last year though, I made rice pudding

How does your mom make it? I put chicken livers in mine.

Dressing, Green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole are must-haves

I like all of those!

We don't have a traditional holiday meal for Christmas, so no traditional sides. We're having ham this year, so maybe roasted potatoes?

That sounds good!

In the past I've made a standing rib roast with potatoes and carrots and pumpkin pie but ... we're not eating beef any more since one of our family members has alpha-gal, an allergy to mammal meat. Not sure what we're having this year. Had smoked turkey for thanksgiving, don't want that again so soon.

Dang, alpha-gal? I just looked that up. How about duck, goose, or fish?

Mashed potatoes with gravy and stuffing

That's a must-have!

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

How does your mom make it? I put chicken livers in mine.

Gluten-free cornbread, turkey liver, cranberries, onions, etc

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Dang, alpha-gal? I just looked that up. How about duck, goose, or fish?

Thank you. We've decided to have hay stacks, a family favorite. It's like a make-your-own taco salad, without the meat. We set it up buffet style with all the fixin's. It's a real treat. (And yes, she can have fish or poultry.)

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Cole slaw and potato salad are my favorite sides at a holiday gathering.