On paper, this all sounds like a great time, but the pressure can easily start mounting.

However, things will be more manageable if you start by picking acrowd-pleasing main dish.

Then, figure out what tried-and-true side dishes you should probably break out to pair with it.

Vegetarian yukon gold & sweet potato gratin

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

(That’s where we come in!)

Honey Roasted Carrots

Trying to get excited about vegetables feels tough, especially around the holidays.

Luckily, this vegetable recipe makes for a fun way to enjoy carrots that perfectly fits with the season.

Vegetarian honey roasted carrots

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forHoney Roasted Carrots.

Green Bean Casserole

No holiday meal is complete without a green bean casserole.

Get our recipe forGreen Bean Casserole.

Vegetarian green bean casserole

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBrussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds.

Get our recipe forPumpkin-Potato Mash.

Get our recipe forYukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin.

Healthy brussels and bacon

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forButternut Squash Hash.

Get our recipe forCrispy Rosemary Potatoes.

Get our recipe forRoasted Parmesan Asparagus.

Pumpkin potato mash in a large bowl with chives, oil, and salt.

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Get our recipe forApple Sausage Stuffing.

Get our recipe forStuffed Tomatoes.

Smashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes have always found their way to holiday meals.

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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSmashed Potatoes.

Luckily, these potatoes couldn’t prove easier to make and will have your holiday guests clamoring for more.

Get our recipe forAir Fryer Hasselback Potatoes.

Vegetarian yukon gold & sweet potato gratin

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

bowl of butternut squash hash with celery

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Gluten-free crispy rosemary potatoes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Asparagus with cheese and lemon and pine nuts

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Healthy apple-sausage stuffing

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Vegetarian stuffed tomatoes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Vegan smashed potatoes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

baby hasselback potatoes

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