Side Dishes for Fall and Holiday Meals
From extra-special potatoes and casseroles to Thanksgiving classics, browse our list of side dish picks.
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with our easy slow cooker apple butter recipe. Minimal effort for maximum taste!
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Cranberry Muffins
Get ready for the holidays with these mouthwatering cranberry muffins. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries and a sweet orange glaze, they’re a festive treat!
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American Food | Autumn | Beans | Cookout/Picnic | Dinner | Game Day | Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Tender Instant Pot pinto beans with a smoky barbecue kick, ready in under 2 hours.
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German Potato Salad
German potato salad is a hearty and flavorful side dish made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a tangy dressing made from vinegar and bacon drippings. Unlike traditional American potato salad, there’s no mayonnaise involved—just warm, savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice. It’s the perfect addition to any cookout, picnic, or everyday dinner, and it’s easy to make on the stovetop in just over 30 minutes.
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Easy Crockpot Apples
These easy slow cooker apples make a delicious dessert. The apples are quartered and slow cooked with cinnamon and brown sugar.
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Authentic Italian Salad Dressing
This zesty Italian salad dressing is the only one you’ll need for your salads! Learn how to make it.
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Instant Pot Cooked Cabbage
Buttery, perfectly seasoned cooked cabbage takes just minutes in an electric Instant Pot pressure cooker!
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Green Tomato Chutney
Turn your garden’s last green tomatoes into this sweet and tangy Green Tomato Chutney! Packed with apples, raisins, grapes, and spices, it’s perfect for cheese boards, sandwiches, or roasted meats.
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Autumn | Beans | Chicken Thighs | Corn | Dinner | Game Day | One-Pot Meals | Pork Shoulder | Slow Cooker | Southern Food | Stews
Slow Cooker or Stovetop Brunswick Stew
This versatile slow cooker or stovetop Brunswick stew is easy and loaded with flavor.
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Bacon | Beef | One-Pot Meals | Potatoes | Slow Cooker | Stews
Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Bacon
This beef and vegetable stew is full of flavor and cooks nearly hands-free in the slow cooker.
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Autumn | Dinner | Pork Chops | Skillet
Creamy Apple Cider Pork Chops
Tender pork chops with apple cider cream sauce — a cozy skillet meal with rich fall flavor and easy prep.
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Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder
Apple cider flavors this delicious oven braised pork shoulder (also known as Boston butt). The recipe can be made with a fresh pork picnic, too.
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Cheese | Chicken | Lunch | Soup Recipes
Fall Chicken and Vegetable Chowder
This chicken chowder is made with diced cooked chicken and chicken and apple sausage along with vegetables and some apple cider.
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Beer Braised Pork Shoulder
Beer braised pork shoulder is cooked low and slow in the oven. Serve it in sandwiches or alongside potatoes, beans, or mac and cheese.
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Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
Add a delicious twist to your holiday meals with homemade apple cider cranberry sauce. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!
