Holiday Side Dish Recipes

Photography By Sara Schober | Last Updated November 22, 2021

Plan a holiday meal around side dishes and complete much of the prep work ahead of time.

Holiday gatherings are the perfect occasion to let side dishes take center stage. Need some new serving suggestions? We asked the experts - local farmers - how to use the cornucopia of produce found at the markets in November and December. Here's a collection of recipes that celebrate just harvested flavors.

Butternut Squash Soup

The cooked squash is so creamy on its own that there’s no need for milk or milk alternatives in this vegan soup.

Creamed Kale with Savory Streusel

This updated take on a traditional dish, featuring a smoky Cheddar mornay sauce and crunchy topping, is not your grandma’s creamed spinach!

Spicy Cilantro Lime Sweet Potatoes

Around Down to Earth farm they get overwhelmed with sweet potatoes in the fall and are always looking for unique ways to use them. Farmer Brian's friend Donna Fritsche introduced him to this savory...

Roasted Radishes

While radishes are delicious raw, roasting mellows the flavor and creates a creamy texture to these spicy root vegetables. This easy dish comes from the farmers at Ben Wells Produce in St. Johns...

Honey Miso Braised Turnips

Miso adds umami to this peppery vegetable's flavor and is a delicious balance to the sweetness of the honey.

Southwest Kale Salad

Sweet honey infused with datil peppers gives the dressing for this salad a kick. Datil Sting Honey can be purchased at Traders Hill Farm.

Market Greens Quiche

The greens can be swapped out for whatever is in season, making this a year-round favorite side dish. You can use kale, spinach, bok choi, etc., and add meat if desired.

Roselle Jam

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a relative of okra. After flowers bloom on the plants, calyces form, which are composed of tart sepals (petals) surrounding seed pods. The sepals can be used as...