Indulgent side dishes that will take your holiday dinner to the next level

With Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve just weeks away, you’ve probably ordered your fresh local turkey, holiday ham, delectable prime rib, tender lamb and other festive favourites. (If you haven’t, please visit our holiday site now to get started!) Next on your list? Completing the rest of your holiday menu, from mashed potatoes and gravy to fresh dinner rolls and incredible sides.

Here’s some inspiration to help you with your holiday meal plan. If you’d like to know more about our products or need assistance placing your order, please contact us. We’d be glad to hear from you.

Recipes to inspire your festive feast

Every holiday meal needs potatoes (mashed, scalloped, hasselback), some homestyle gravy, fresh rolls and a few vegetables on the side. If you’re making turkey, stuffing is another must. Roasted carrots, steamed or sautéd broccoli and even canned corn are great options for additional sides, but you can up your game by adding one spectacular side dish that elevates the entire meal.

These delicious side dishes pair well with a number of different proteins, but we’ve expertly matched them for you to guarantee a fantastic meal. Enjoy!

The main course: A classic roasted turkey or tender lamb chops
The side: Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic and honey
If anyone tells you Brussels sprouts are bad, you can confidently tell them they’re wrong. Here’s a fantastic recipe to try this holiday season.

The main course: A juicy, flavourful smoked ham
The side: Cheesy bacon asparagus casserole
Bacon asparagus casserole has all the flavour and comfort of a green bean casserole with a modern twist...plus, there’s plenty of cheese and bacon. What more do you need? Here’s a link to the recipe. You can also go with a traditional green bean casserole, or try an elevated bacon-y take on the same classic dish!

The main course: Prime rib or another Ontario beef roast
The side: Creamy parsnip and squash bake
Trust us: this side + Ontario beef = perfection. It’s your classic fall and winter vegetables, but done in the most indulgent way possible—sounds perfect for the holiday season, right? Here’s a great recipe for this creamy, delectable, show-stopping dish. It might just become a family favourite!

The main course: An Ontario pork roast
The side: Roasted beets with citrus
Here’s something different (in a good way). This zesty, tangy, totally satisfying side dish is the perfect complement to richer dishes. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and simply pull it out of the fridge on Christmas evening! That’s always a bonus, in our books. Here’s the recipe.

Thanks for shopping local this holiday season

Suddenly, we’re feeling pretty hungry…it’s a good thing we know where to get delicious, high quality local food in Guelph and Toronto! This holiday season and always, thanks for shopping local and supporting regenerative food. We appreciate your business and hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

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