It's easy to liven up your favorite vegetables with a tangy dressing or a splash of vinegar or fruit juice. Here, balsamic vinegar is tossed with roasted cabbage.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet potatoes are more versatile than you might gather from the holiday-only treatment many people give them. Looking for an unexpected twist? Try lime with these spicy sweet potatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
With a few simple seasonings, these potatoes are a delicious option when served with dinner or breakfast.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cranberries get a boost from wild Maine blueberries, fresh ginger, orange (zest and juice), and sage in this superlative sauce that deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table.
Author: Martha Stewart
Hollandaise variations include bearnaise sauce, which is flavored with a reduction of shallots, white wine, vinegar, and tarragon.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemons pickled in salt and lemon juice will keep for up to a year. Dice or julienne the rind, and add to salads, pastas, and condiments.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cheesy mashed potatoes are great when served with Classic Meatloaf.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brighten up a cold-weather dinner with a dish of these sweet and mellow green beans.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make the summer season last a little longer with a languorous Provencal meal and an uncomplicated menu full of bright flavors.
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Hearty yet still light, this recipe is the perfect side for roasted meats. And bonus: leftovers become a quick soup in the blender with a touch of stock.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can make this tart ruby-red relish up to three days ahead of the feast.
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With their brilliant color and feisty attitude,hot peppers bring vibrancy to any table.
Author: Martha Stewart
These flavorful carrots go well with roasted chicken, pork, or fish.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a gluten-free version of this vinaigrette, use tamari instead of soy sauce or look for bottles specifically labeled gluten-free.
Author: Martha Stewart
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This lemony side dish gives carrots a little more sweetness with honey and a little zing from cayenne.
Author: Martha Stewart
Yukon Golds are mashed with plenty of butter and your choice of milk or cream, then simply seasoned with salt and pepper for this traditional Thanksgiving side dish.
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This carrot and shallot side dish goes well with roast chicken.
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Use this chunky tomato sauce in our Baked-Eggplant Parmesan.
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While still warm, these potatoes are tossed with a tangy mustard and vinegar mixture; this way, they soak up the flavors as they cool.
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Bright-hued sweet vegetable pickles are a welcome change from typical sandwich toppers. Rings of red onion have a refreshing bite.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe puts a new twist on our economical dressing-in-a-jar idea. Whip up a tangy marinade using the bit of mustard at the bottom of a jar. (We chose whole grain, but Dijon works just as well.) Toss...
Author: Martha Stewart
It's a bright idea to add citrus to the classic party pairing of cool drinks, such as our Orange-Rum Punch, and crunchy nuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
This vodka recipe is one of our Handmade Holiday Gifts.Try using it to make a Cranberry Cosmopolitan.Download and print the Cranberry Cosmopolitan Recipe Tag.
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Complement a feast of hearty dishes with a side of crisp broccoli dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
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This sweet-and-syrupycompote of apricots and figs is flavoredwith cardamom, fennel, and ginger, andserved with Greek yogurt.
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Other mild sausages, such as bockwurst and boudin blanc, are also delicious prepared this way. Serve the sausages with grainy or Dijon mustard.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try these potatoes with our Steaks with Balsamic-Mustard Sauce and Steamed Green Beans.
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Coconut milk and curry paste update sweet potatoes.
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Using small, slender carrots makes this an especially stunning side, but large carrots work equally well when halved lengthwise.
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Dry vermouth and coriander seed add layers of flavor to this simple pickling solution.
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This recipe adapted from Dave Lieberman's Young and Hungry (Hyperion, 2005)
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Tony Esnault uses Holland bell peppers because their thick flesh holds up well when roasting. Use leftover piperade over grilled meat or fish, or as a filling for sandwiches.
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Celeriac -- also called celery root or celery knob -- adds a twist to mashed potatoes.
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Serve this light ragout over pasta, polenta, or tortellini to make it a main dish.
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The apples and sugar caramelize on the bottom of the pan as they roast, giving the finished applesauce a marvelous depth of flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Your favorite flavor of potato chip translates seamlessly in to a scene-stealing side dish that would pair well with steak, roasted chicken, and even fish.
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Halving the yams before roasting greatly reduces the cooking time and gives them a nice golden crust.
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Pimenton, or smoked paprika, gives these potatoes an unexpected flavor. Any of the several varieties of the spice -- ranging from sweet to hot -- will work well, so take your pick.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can't go wrong with this classic flavor pairing.
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Try this side with pork chops or steak and sliced tomatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
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This flavorful duck dish offers three versions of sauce; use figs or blackberries for a fruity finish or add truffle butter for a luscious accompaniment. This recipe comes from Ariane Daguin, owner of...
Author: Martha Stewart
These quick pickles are good with burgers, grilled chicken, deli sandwiches, or hot dogs. Any sturdy glass jar (new or reused) works well for brining. Always clean and dry the jars before using.
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Olive slivers add a tangy note to steamed broccoli florets.
Author: Martha Stewart