Winter Side Dishes

Sweetened with pineapple, this chunky cranberry sauce is not only delicious with Thanksgiving turkey but makes a great complement to a pork, beef, or chicken dinner.

This casserole of potatoes mashed with mozzarella, prosciutto, and salami and baked until the cheese melts and the top is crusty and brown is great as a side with chicken or a roast or on its own with a green salad.

Make a special lunch for the little princess in your life, complete with jewel berry bracelets and magic wands!

Peanuts are Dumbo's favorite treat, and this tangy peanut dipping sauce is sure to be a favorite with your pack of preschoolers.

Instead of the sticky-sweet candied yams traditionally served at holiday dinners, this butternut squash recipe offers a lighter flavor that works for any fall or winter meal. It's mixed with brown sugar and sage to create true seasonal comfort food.

Make this recipe easier by cooking it in a Crock-Pot® slow cooker so you have more time to focus on your family.

Make this recipe easier by cooking it in a Crock-Pot® slow cooker so you have more time to focus on your family.

Try this twist on the old pigs in blankets standby and fill your home with the aroma of fresh-baked dough. Gooey melted mozzarella counterbalances the tang of a tomato slice and the crunchy, salted asparagus.

This simple yet flavorful green bean recipe — made all the more easy with frozen beans, if you like — is a great holiday side dish.

Served with a salad and warm, crusty bread, risotto makes for a wonderfully cozy dinner. Healthy butternut squash lends nutrients to this version, and kids can help out by keeping the pot stirred.

While risotto does require your attention, it is really quite simple to prepare, especially if you enlist your kids to help stir the pot. This variety is full of sweet butternut squash, and makes for a cozy dinner when served with a salad and bread.