14 Side Dishes You’ll Want To Add To Your Holiday Feasts

The holiday season is here my friends, whether you have already put up your Christmas tree (I’ve seen a few of you on Instagram have gone ahead!) or are preparing for American Thanksgiving, the time for parties and feasts is here. Today, I’m hoping to make things a little bit easier for you when it comes to menu planning for the dinners ahead.

The Foodie Mamas have come together to share easy, delicious side dish recipes that are not only a cinch to prepare, but are sure to wow! From unique and tasty ways to whip up potatoes, to scrumptious stuffings and flavourful vegetables – we’ve got lots of ideas to add that special touch to each holiday meal.

So make sure to bookmark this post for future reference and pin-away on your holiday pinterest board to ensure quick access to these delectable holiday side dishes. I have a feeling you’ll discover some new family favourites today!

And as always, to see all the yummy recipes the Foodie Mamas are cooking up, you can follow us on our Foodie Mamas Pinterest Board – where you won’t miss a thing.

Bon appetit! 

14 Side Dishes You’ll Want To Add To Your Holiday Feasts from the Foodie Mamas

1. Homemade Mashed Potatoes

from Sara Maniez at Life’s Little Sweets

2. Oatmeal Cookie Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole

 from Sara Maniez at Life’s Little Sweets

3. Lemon And Dill Rice Pilaf 

from Deepika Haldankar at Easy Baby Meals

4. Pumpkin Spiced Sweet Potatoes And Apple Soup 

from Deepika Haldankar at Easy Baby Meals

5. Delicious & Savoury Stuffing Cups

from Kaitie Lawlor at Fuchsia Freezer

6. Proscuttio Wrapped Asparagus Bundles 

from Kaitie Lawlor at Fuchsia Freezer

7. Quinoa stuffed delicata squash rings

from Trish at Rhubarbarians

8. Spiced apple cranberry sauce with rye 

from Trish at Rhubarbarians

9. The Best Carrot Ginger Soup

 from The Best of this Life

10. Perfectly Baked Sweet Potatoes with a Twist

from The Best of this Life 

11. Boursin Creamed Corn

from Ali Randall at Home & Plate

12. Maple Rosemary Glazed Sweet Potatoes 

from Ali Randall at Home & Plate

13. Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Bacon Dressing

from Chrissie Baker at The Busy Baker

14. Maple Cayenne Butternut Squash with Pancetta and Pecans 

from Chrissie Baker at The Busy Baker

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Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy. 

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