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Glazed Carrots and Pecans

This one has plenty of nuts and brown sugar, plus a touch of fresh ginger.

Recipe: Glazed Carrots with Pecans

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; writen by Amy Machnak

Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

You'd never guess that this flavorful dish is also low in fat.

Recipe: Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

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Cranberry Ginger Sauce

The fruit shines like jewels in this four-ingredient recipe.

Recipe: Cranberry Ginger Sauce

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Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

Give vegetables an Italian spin with garlic, anchovies, chile flakes, and tangy capers.

Recipe: Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Amy Machnak

Arugula, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

Crisp fennel and slightly salty lemon make this salad especially refreshing.

Recipe: Arugula, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

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Garlic and Thyme Green Beans

Here's a recipe for the garlic-lovers at your table.

Recipe: Garlic and Thyme Green Beans

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Creamed Spinach Gratin

Frozen spinach gives you a big head start on creating a decadent but easy side.

Recipe: Creamed Spinach Gratin

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Spinach and Persimmon Salad

The light, fresh-tasting dressing for this salad is made with rice vinegar and marmalade.

Recipe: Spinach and Persimmon Salad

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Spiced-Tea Cranberry Sauce

Infuse the flavors of chai into the classic holiday relish.

Recipe: Spiced-Tea Cranberry Sauce

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Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

A decadent take on a holiday essential.

Recipe: Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

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Brussels Sprout with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

A few simple seasonings dress up this easy side.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

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Western Waldorf

The secret ingredients are a little roasted nut oil and cinnamon.

Recipe: Western Waldorf

Fast & Fresh holiday sides

Glazed Carrots and Pecans

Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

Cranberry Ginger Sauce

Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

Arugula, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

Garlic and Thyme Green Beans

Creamed Spinach Gratin

Spinach and Persimmon Salad

Spiced-Tea Cranberry Sauce

Browned Butter and Hazelnut Mashed Potatoes

Brussels Sprout with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

Western Waldorf