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Basic Bechamel Sauce

Use this basic bechamel sauce to make our Rich Chicken and Squash Lasagna, Rich Beef and Eggplant Lasagna, Rich Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna, or our Rich Spinach and Leek Lasagna.

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Glazed Carrots with Thyme

Cooking carrots in a bit of water, butter, and sugar brings out their delicate flavor and coats them with a thin glaze. Instead of baby carrots, you can substitute medium carrots, cut into thin slices....

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Chipotle Mayonnaise

Spread this smoky Southwestern-style chipotle mayonnaise on a whole-wheat bun when making our Turkey-Pork Burgers.

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Cranberry and Dried Cherry Relish

This easy homemade cranberry relish beats the canned version any day.

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Perfect Mustard Vinaigrette

Extra-virgin olive oil yields a flavorful, rich vinaigrette. If you prefer a lighter-tasting vinaigrette, try using vegetable or canola oil.

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Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Serve these zucchini boats with garlic-marinated chicken or spicy sausage for an Italian-inspired meal.

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Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Clove

Convert those at your Thanksgiving table who are staunch canned cranberry jelly fans with this fresh version that you can make up to a week before.

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Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

Serve this side dish with our Macaroni and Three Cheeses.

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Braised Green Beans

These beans are simmered in chicken broth. They are a good side dish for hanger steak, roast chicken, or shrimp.

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Sauteed Radicchio with Honey and Balsamic Vinegar

Serve this simple side of sauteed radicchio with grilled steak, chicken, or Italian sausages.

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Easy Orange Glazed Carrots

For a bit of extra flavor, add a pinch or two of chopped fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, just before serving.

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Sauteed Fresh Spinach

Sauteed spinach is a simple and healthy side. This version is seasoned with garlic and coarse salt.

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Roasted Pearl Onions and Potatoes

Frozen pearl onions get put to work in this easy roasted side dish that goes well with roasted chicken or pork.

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Potato Carrot Pancakes

These crisp, savory cakes, also called latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah dish. For best results, cook the pancakes right after forming them.

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Apple Chips

Nothing but fruit: These thin slices will need a couple of hours in the oven to dry out and firm up, but it's mostly hands-off -- you'll just need to flip them halfway through.

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Quick Pear Chutney

Sweet, nutty, and tangy, this condiment is a delicious accompaniment to our Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast.

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Braised Onions

These onions are braised withbutter and sugar.

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Sauteed Escarole with Garlic

When sautéed in olive oil, escarole needs little more than a bit of garlic and a touch of salt and pepper to make a satisfying side dish.

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Sauteed Cipollini Onions

Make this to serve our Roasted Turkey with Garlic-Herb Butter.

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Cranberry Simple Syrup

Use this cranberry simple syrup to create cranberry cocktails to serve at any holiday gathering.

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Sugar Snap Peas with Toasted Almonds

These crisp sugar snap peas offsetthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.

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Mashed White Beans

Take familiar techniques, like mashing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.

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Roasted Mushrooms and Spinach

These vegetables, roasted with garlic, are a scintillating side dish.

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Green Beans with Toasted Pecans

Nutty green beans make the perfect side for whatever main dish is on the menu.

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Herb Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise tastes fresher and brighter than anything you can buy at the store. This quick-and-easy version is flavored with herbs of your choice.

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Gremolata

This Italian lemon zest condiment, best used as soon as possible, is traditionally made with garlic, but here is also flavored with shallots. Use this mixture when making our Lemon Chicken.

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Green Beans with Sauteed Mushrooms and Garlic

Serve a stovetop green: While the oven is filled with turkey and other fixings, make this bright side on the the range.

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Buttermilk Marinade

Use this tangy recipe with chicken fish, or other seafood.

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Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Mint

Lemon juice and fresh mint add bright notes to a quick saute, which would make an ideal accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes with Walnuts

The red grapes' sweetness brings out the nutty notes in the sprouts. Walnuts can be swapped for almonds or pecans.

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Pizza Bianca

This pizza stars 3 cheeses melted on a crisp crust. Top with peppery arugula for a better-than-delivery dinner.

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Cranberry Pineapple Relish

Even assertive ingredients like puckery-tart cranberries can be tempered by pineapple and honey.

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Potatoes, Beans, and Peas in Cream

Any small round white or red potato, or any of the fingerling varieties, works well for this dish. If you use large potatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces.

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Macerated Strawberries

Use this recipe for macerated strawberries to finish off our Almond Biscuits with Sweetened Ricotta. The strawberries are also delicious served over ice cream or yogurt.

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Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash

No white potatoes here! Just sweet potatoes and cauliflower mashed until silky and amped up with milk, butter, and a touch of nutmeg and cayenne.

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Chickpeas and Tomatoes

A sprinkling of fresh mint turns a simple side into a superstar.

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Polenta with Fresh Corn

Fresh corn kernels adds a burst of sweetness and texture to creamy polenta.

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Sesame Green Beans

Sesame oil adds a delicate, nutty flavor to crisp green beans; a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top adds texture.

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Sauteed Scallions, Mushrooms, and Asparagus

Choose scallions with crisp green tops and clean white bulbs. As a rule, scallions with slender bulbs are the sweetest.

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Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint

The recipe for this cooling yogurt dish, also known as kheere ka raita, is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey and can be served with all Indian meals, including Jaffrey's Chicken with Roasted Coriander in Coconut-Curry...

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

Serve this versatile side dish alongside baked pork chops or chicken.

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Roasted Portobellos with Rosemary

For a veggie burger, place these in toasted buns. Top with sauteed onion, cheese, and arugula.

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Spicy Corn and Peppers

Serve this Southern side dish with our Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

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15 Minute Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Ready in no-time, this is the perfect side dish for a busy night.

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Creamy Red and Green Cabbage

This traditional side gets a colorful update with a mix of red and green cabbages.

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Simple Vegetable Curry

This warmly spiced dish is quick and satisfying. Who knew vibrant flavor could be such a cinch? Try adding cubed extra-firm tofu or chicken breast along with the vegetables if you like.

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Our light, summery take on classic eggplant parmesan skips the breading and relies on the grill to do all the cooking. Flame-kissed tomatoes and shallots are turned into a quick sauce, then spooned over...

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Balsamic Rosemary Marinade

This marinade is perfect for our Mushrooms, Red Peppers, and Beef with Balsamic-Rosemary Marinade kebabs.

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Quick Red Wine Dessert Sauce

Just the thing for using up leftover red wine! Simmer with sugar and cinnamon until the liquid reduces into a fragrant, syrupy sauce, then serve with pound cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream. It's...

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Tuscan Kale with Caramelized Onions and Red Wine Vinegar

Tuscan kale, also known as cavolo nero, dinosaur kale, and lacinato kale, is sweeter and more tender than regular kale, which can be used instead but may require more cooking time.

Author: Martha Stewart