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Brussels Sprout Casserole

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This Brussels sprout casserole makes this vegetable taste like mac and cheese! Bake tender sprouts with a white cheddar cheese sauce and top with crunchy breadcrumbs. It’s a showy side dish everyone in our family loves. Here’s a rich and delicious side dish that will have everyone talking about it: this Brussels sprout casserole! Because, really—what’s better than making Brussels that taste like mac and cheese? Bake up those tender sprouts with a rich and creamy white cheddar cheese sauce, then top it with crunchy breadcrumbs toasted until they’re golden brown. It’s truly sublime—and we’re not just saying that! This recipe is our go-to for a cozy homey side dish that wins everyone over. We’ve made it for Thanksgiving a few times and everyone sings it’s praises (then asks us for the recipe!). Flavor makers in this Brussels sprout casserole This Brussels sprout casserole has three basic elements that make its magic: sauteed Brussels sprouts with shallots and garlic, a white

Yogurt Sauce

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This creamy yogurt sauce is versatile and comes together in minutes! Serve it as a layer under roasted vegetables, as a dip, spooned onto sandwiches and bowl meals, and more. Once you try it, you’ll find the possibilities are endless! Here’s my new “back-pocket” recipe that I’ve been serving with just about everything these days: this simple Greek yogurt sauce ! Just four ingredients make this magic sauce that gives a creamy, tangy lift to anything you’re eating. The inspiration for this recipe was a Mediterranean-style meal I had in Paris, with vegetables served over a swoosh of creamy sauce. I created this recipe and served it originally with these roasted beets and carrots , and we became fast fans. Now we use it in many ways: as a base layer for roasted broccoli , as a dip for veggies, and a drizzle for bowl meals like Mediterranean bowls . It truly takes minutes, and it’s simple enough to memorize. Basically, it’s our sauce soul mate! Tips for yogurt sauce Many yogurt

45 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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These delicious Thanksgiving side dishes will win over everyone at the table! They’re vibrant, colorful and classic. Here’s a classic Thanksgiving conundrum: a table of beige-on-beige mashed potatoes, brown mushy stuffing, and soggy green bean casserole. But here’s the thing—Thanksgiving side dishes can absolutely sing with bright colors and fresh flavors if you find the right recipes. Alex and I are married cookbook authors who’ve spent years perfecting our Thanksgiving recipe game. When we’re hosting, we go into full chef mode, sketching out elaborate menu plans into spreadsheets weeks in advance (no kidding!). On years when we’re guests, we pour all that energy into a Thanksgiving side dish that makes people forget about the mushy stuffing. Here’s our complete playbook of Thanksgiving side dishes that will make everyone at the table ask for the recipe—spreadsheets not required! Our top Thanksgiving side dishes Creamy Mashed Potatoes Here's everyone