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.

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(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.

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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.

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Get our recipe forBrussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds.
Get our recipe forPumpkin-Potato Mash.
Get our recipe forYukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin.

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Get our recipe forButternut Squash Hash.
Get our recipe forCrispy Rosemary Potatoes.
Get our recipe forRoasted Parmesan Asparagus.

Blaine Moats
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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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.

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