Planning a holiday feast? Try these delicious side dishes!

As we gather with our loved ones this festive season, it’s tradition to share a delicious holiday meal. A beautifully-prepared turkey, ham or roast beef is often the star of the show, but side dishes are just as important to your family feast. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve got you covered—and remember, we’re taking orders for fresh local turkeys, Ontario beef and pork roasts, ham, gift baskets and more on our holiday website. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance—we’d be glad to hear from you!

Now, let’s get cooking! (Or planning, at least...)

Start with potatoes

No matter what you’re cooking, potatoes make a perfect holiday side dish. Some classic, buttery mashed potatoes are a great pairing with any roast, but if you want to switch things up, consider these delectable options:

• English-style roasted potatoes
• Hasselback potatoes
• Scalloped potatoes
• Crispy potato stacks

Things to consider: how each dish pairs with your main course, whether or not you need oven space, and if your favourite potatoes can be made ahead of time.

Add some greens

We love a colourful plate with a variety of nutrient-rich, delicious vegetables. Here are some great options to start with—make your favourite or serve them all!

• Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and maple syrup
• Green bean casserole
• Roasted broccoli with garlic and parmesan
• Creamed spinach
• Lemony kale and white bean salad
• Roasted pear salad

Things to consider: aim for a variety of textures and flavours that complement each other. A creamy dish, a roasted vegetable dish, a sweetly glazed vegetable and a crisp salad work well together!

More delicious options

If you’ve got a potato and some greens, it’s time to add your favourite holiday flavours to the plate. Here are some incredible side dishes that will wow any dinner guest.

• Creamy cauliflower gratin
• Butternut squash casserole
• Roasted carrots
• Candied sweet potatoes
• Creamed onions
• Roasted beets
• Asparagus with lemony breadcrumbs

And remember: there’s no shame in serving canned or frozen corn. Kids love it, adults love it, it’s inexpensive and easy to serve. Add a pat of butter and enjoy your holiday corn! It goes with just about anything and will be scooped up just as quickly as these elegant sides.

Don’t forget the dinner rolls

Finally, remember the basics. If you’re serving turkey, you’ll want stuffing and cranberry sauce as well as some warm dinner rolls. If you’re having a classic roast beef dinner, consider making some Yorkshire puddings instead (and don’t forget the horseradish). Serve some fresh, hot gravy and enjoy every delicious bite of your holiday feast. Thanks for reading—we hope this post has inspired you to cook something new along with your family’s holiday favourites.

Thanks for shopping local

This holiday season and always, we appreciate your support of our proudly independent, Canadian butcher shop. Please reach out to the Rowe Farms team if you’d like any assistance ordering your family’s favourite local foods. Thanks for shopping with us—we hope you have a very merry Christmas, a safe and happy Hanukkah and a wonderful New Year.

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