Christmas Side Dishes

From mustard green beans to Christmas cranberry salad, these side dishes are the perfect complement to any holiday meal.

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11 Perfect Christmas Appetizers
11 Perfect Christmas Appetizers

This selection of elegant appetizers and festive party nibbles is delicious and easy to prepare. One bite will have your guests asking for the recipes before the festivities are over.

Roasted Vegetable Tart Recipe
Roasted Vegetable Tart Recipe

Vegetarians...enjoy this! Rich and hearty butternut squash, zucchini, red onion, and peppers combine to provide a colorful burst of flavor.

Rosemary New Potatoes Recipe
Rosemary New Potatoes Recipe

Baby potatoes roasted with lemon and rosemary makes for a finger-licking appetizer that is difficult to resist. Plus, this recipe is super easy to make!


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  • 1Goat's Cheese and Arugula Salad Recipe
    Toasty and creamy goat cheese and a tangy garlic-vinegar dressing combine with arugula to create a simple and delicious salad.
  • 2Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs Recipe
    A nutritious and colorful combination of carrots, potatoes, parsnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes are roasted together and are delicious served with poultry, meat, or fish.
  • 3Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Recipe
    The smoky flavor of bacon, the citrus zing of the orange, and the crunchy texture of water chestnuts in this recipe give new life to a traditional Christmas vegetable.
  • 4Crudités with Three Dips Recipe
    This delicious trio of dips can be whipped up in no time. Your guests will love snacking on this festive appetizer platter.
  • 5Deliciously Seasoned Seafood Cakes Recipe
    These rich crab and shrimp cakes are spiced with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a little cayenne pepper, then coated in bread crumbs and fried until the outside is a crunchy golden brown.
  • 6Mini Puff-Pastry Tartlets Recipe
    These mouthwatering mini tartlets have three different toppings, so every guest should find something to their taste. The steam created by the damp baking sheets helps the pastry to rise quickly and evenly.
  • 7Crispy Potato Pancake and Smoked Salmon Canapés Recipe
    Potatoes make a sophisticated appetizer when transformed into these deliciously crisp pancakes.Top them with sour cream and succulent strips of smoked salmon for a taste sensation.
  • 8Pastry-Crowned Tomato Soup Recipe
    Wow your guests with a piping hot bowl of tomato soup covered with a golden puffed pastry shell. This dish is sure to be the showstopper on your holiday table.
  • 9Spinach, White Bean, and Bacon Salad Recipe
    This healthy salad works well with any main meal and helps to keep those extra Christmas calories at bay.