A hearty Thanksgiving stuffing studded with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and sweet Italian sausage. Baked until golden on top with a moist, savory interior.

A fresh green salad topped with crispy pan-fried polenta croutons and dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. A clever twist on a classic salad with satisfying crunch.

Basmati rice simmered with dried cranberries in chicken broth, then folded with toasted almonds and fresh parsley. A festive, jeweled side dish that bridges traditions and ties together any blended holiday menu.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Tender Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, and briny olives are drizzled with a creamy mayo-vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette brightened with fresh parsley. This simple, old-fashioned salad is the perfect cool counterpoint to a bowl of rich, spiced chili.

A rich turkey gravy made from scratch with turkey stock, neck, and gizzards simmered with fresh thyme. The essential companion to deep-fried turkey.

Blanched and grilled carrots, green beans, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and radicchio chopped over Bibb lettuce with a light lemon vinaigrette. A vibrant, veggie-packed salad with beautiful char marks that makes eating clean feel anything but boring.

Peppery watercress tossed with grapefruit and orange supremes, dressed simply with their own juices and a drizzle of olive oil. A crisp, palate-cleansing salad that refreshes and revives after a long journey.

Asparagus and cremini mushrooms roasted until caramelized and finished with a homemade chile-lemon salt. A simple side dish elevated with a bright, spicy kick.

A quick and easy beer bread made with self-rising flour, rosemary, and Parmesan. Golden and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in under an hour.

Crisp jicama, red onion, and juicy orange segments are tossed in a lime vinaigrette seasoned with coriander and cumin, then topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This refreshing, crunchy salad provides a bright, cooling contrast to the rich tamales and spiced dishes of a Mexican feast.