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Healthy Holiday Sides and Desserts Recipes

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Maple Walnut Cake

Reminiscent of a British sticky toffee pudding, this cake gets its moisture from dates; toasted nuts and maple give it an intoxicating fragrance.

» Maple Walnut Cake

Garlicky Green Beans

We cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments before the meal. If you don't like tarragon, substitute dill or leave it out completely.

» Garlicky Green Beans

Red & White Salad

Bitter, sweet and peppery flavors marry well in this confetti-like salad of wintery fruit and vegetables.

» Red & White Salad

Citrus Ginger Cake with Spiced Orange Compote

The flavor of this spiced orange compote improves with time so make it a day ahead or the morning of your party. Serve chilled in a clear bowl so the colors show through.

» Citrus Ginger Cake with Spiced Orange Compote

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon-Horseradish Cream

These tangy horseradish-cream-topped Brussels sprouts are just the thing to serve with corned beef and potatoes, or alongside a holiday ham or turkey. Look for sprouts with tight, firm, small deep-green heads; if they're still on the stalk, so much the better. To prepare, peel off outer leaves and trim the stems. Double it: Steam the Brussels sprouts in a Dutch oven instead of a saucepan.

» Brussels Sprouts with Bacon-Horseradish Cream

Root Vegetable Gratin

The rich flavor of Gruyère cheese brings out the nutty flavor of the roots in this creamy gratin. Any combination of roots works in this recipe, but if you use red beets, they will streak the gratin with bright color. A delightful side dish for any roasted meat.

» Root Vegetable Gratin

Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust

A sublime silky chocolate custard fills this simple hazelnut shortbread crust. Serve garnished with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts for a special touch.

» Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust


Round out your holiday meal with our healthy holiday sides recipes and dessert recipes.

Jazz up your traditional holiday meal with our healthy holiday sides recipes and dessert recipes. Many of these recipes put a uniquely delicious twist on classic holiday dishes. And since they highlight fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains, they’ll help you and your family stay healthier this holiday season.

Healthy Holiday Sides Recipes

For this cousin of the Caesar salad use a combination of winter greens, such as...
These tangy horseradish-cream-topped Brussels sprouts are just the thing to serve...
Here we roast a variety of roots with a brown sugar-cider glaze. Make them instead...
Cornbread stuffing, a Southern favorite, is a nice change from more traditional...
It is a holiday tradition to fry latkes in hot oil, but here shredded potato-and-...
Here we stir fresh parsley and crunchy pistachios into farro for a simple side dish...
Fragrant with fresh rosemary and garlic, these roasted potatoes are perfect...
We cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments...
Unlike cranberry sauce, a relish involves no cooking. Here, plump raspberries add a...
Simply prepared green and yellow beans with wild mushrooms are easy holiday fare.
This is not the no-mess, super-easy recipe of yore, but it is low in fat and high in...
Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them. Maple syrup...
Plain mashed potatoes may seem a bit tame after you've tried this flavorful...
The trinity of North African seasonings, cumin, coriander and paprika, lends exotic...
Crisping the prosciutto and toasting the nuts adds a powerful punch of flavor to the...
This twist on a classic latke is baked in a muffin tin, avoiding lots of oil for...
Bitter, sweet and peppery flavors marry well in this confetti-like salad of wintery...
This easy side dish combines the natural sweetness of caramelized shallots with the...
The rich flavor of Gruyère cheese brings out the nutty flavor of the roots in this...
Kale becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender in this recipe. Assertive garlic and salty...
A richly flavored caramelized shallot-cider sauce turns baked butternut squash...
This scrumptious sweet potato casserole gets fabulous flavor from honey and freshly...
The addition of delicious sweet potatoes gives a nutrient boost to mashed potatoes....
Extra-sharp Cheddar and buttermilk add a tangy punch to these mashed potatoes. And,...

Healthy Holiday Dessert Recipes

Sweet caramelized pears are the highlight of this comforting, custardy, raisin-...
A sublime silky chocolate custard fills this simple hazelnut shortbread crust. Serve...
The flavor of this spiced orange compote improves with time so make it a day ahead...
With all that delicious fruit an apple pie should be healthy, but the truth is a...
“Galette” is just a French name for a rustic tart; apples star in this version. It...
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up...
You don't have to have pumpkin pie to still enjoy pumpkin and spice in a...
Bright red cranberries and toasted green pistachios stud these tart-and-tangy bar...
A tender-crisp, walnut-studded cookie (traditionally made with almonds, or mandel in...
Linzer Tart (or Linzer Torte) is an Austrian specialty: an almond pastry topped with...
Reminiscent of a British sticky toffee pudding, this cake gets its moisture from...
This ultimate fall and winter tart showcases the best fruits of the season: pears,...
This easy, comforting pear crumble is sure to please. Serve it as is or with low-fat...
Jennifer Sanders of Cambridge, Ontario, came up with this winning combination of...
Pears are simmered in a blend of tart pomegranate juice and sweet dessert wine with...
Dark rum, coconut milk, cinnamon, ginger and cloves give this pumpkin tart a complex...
Here's an elegant yet simple twist on the autumn classic. Pears are oven-...

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