Once the weather turns slightly cooler, my kitchen changes. The oven runs all afternoon, there\u2019s a tray of something roasting on every rack, usually some kind of vegetable or something creamy and comforting to tuck into.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve gathered my favourite Fall and Winter side dishes from the blog into one place. There are the turkey dinner classics, crispy and creamy potatoes, maple-glazed roasted vegetables, bubbling casseroles, and the bright, crunchy salads that balance it all out. Plus a few of the Greek and Caribbean dishes that are staples all year round in our home.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re planning a full turkey dinner, hosting a crowd for Sunday supper, or just want something cozy next to a roast chicken on a chilly weeknight, there\u2019s a side here for you.<\/p>\n
Planning the whole meal?<\/strong> Start with my Turkey Dinner Planner<\/a> for the timeline, the bird and everything in between. Then come back here to build out your sides.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeding a crowd around a turkey (or a roast chicken, or a ham), start here and build out from there.<\/p>\n Simple Creamy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Skillet Stuffing With Sausage, Sage and Apples<\/a><\/strong> Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce<\/a><\/strong> Green Bean Casserole<\/a><\/strong> Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a><\/strong> Candied Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Corn Bread<\/a><\/strong> Crispy, creamy, smashed, scalloped or roasted with lemon: potatoes are always the perfect side dish that everyone loves. If you have the oven space, make two, one creamy and one crispy. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n Baked Cheesy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Cheesy Potato Casserole<\/a><\/strong> Creamy Scalloped Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Easy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Garlic Parmesan Crispy Roasted Potatoes With Thyme<\/a><\/strong> Greek Roasted Lemon Potatoes (Lemonates Patates)<\/a><\/strong> Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Sour Cream and Chive Dip<\/a><\/strong> Easy No-Fail Melting Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> Easy Greek Rice<\/a><\/strong> These are the crowd pleasing dishes that even the kids can\u2019t get enough of. Warm, golden, cheesy and comforting!<\/p>\n Baked Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/strong> Rich and Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/strong> Cheesy Corn Casserole<\/a><\/strong> Caribbean-Style Corn Pie<\/a><\/strong> This is where the season really shines. Roasting brings out all the natural sweetness in carrots, sweet potatoes and squash. From the simplest sides to some that take a bit more effort but make a great centrepiece.<\/p>\n Brown Butter Garlic Maple Roasted Carrots<\/a><\/strong> Honey Roasted Carrots<\/a><\/strong> Spiced Roasted Carrots With Sumac Whipped Feta<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Bacon<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes With Bacon Maple Brown Butter<\/a><\/strong> Honey Roasted Delicata Squash<\/a><\/strong> Stuffed Acorn Squash With Bacon and Kale Bread Pudding<\/a><\/strong> Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables (Fall\/Winter)<\/a><\/strong> Nothing boring about these green veggies! These are bright, crisp and full of flavour, even for all the Brussels sprout skeptics.<\/p>\n Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Candied Pecans and Bacon<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes With Bacon<\/a><\/strong> Saut\u00e9ed Green Beans<\/a><\/strong> Lemony Green Beans<\/a><\/strong> Creamed Spinach (Trinidadian Style)<\/a><\/strong> Miso Creamed Kale<\/a><\/strong> A crisp, bright salad is the best way to balance a table full of rich, cozy dishes. I could make a meal out of these but they also make fantastic side dishes!<\/p>\n Harvest Salad<\/a><\/strong> Apple Walnut Salad<\/a><\/strong> Apple and Kale Salad<\/a><\/strong> Apple Fennel Crunch Salad<\/a><\/strong> Waldorf Salad<\/a><\/strong> Pear Salad<\/a><\/strong> Mandarin Orange Salad<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Butternut Squash Salad<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Farro Salad With a Za\u2019atar Dressing<\/a><\/strong> Wild Rice Salad<\/a><\/strong> Beet Salad<\/a><\/strong> Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad<\/a><\/strong>![\"Sweet](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2021_11_15_sweet_potato_casserole_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nThe Turkey Dinner Classics<\/h2>\n
\nSmooth, buttery and exactly what mashed potatoes should be, with no tricks and nothing unnecessary. A simple classic!<\/p>\n
\nSavoury sausage, fragrant sage and sweet apples, all in one skillet. Crispy edges with a soft, herby centre.<\/p>\n
\nEasy from scratch recipe that is bright, tart and ready in minutes.<\/p>\n
\nThe creamy, crunchy-topped classic with a from scratch approach.<\/p>\n
\nCreamy, sweet and golden on top. It\u2019s that sweet-savoury side that everyone loves.<\/p>\n
\nTender sweet potatoes in a glossy, buttery glaze.<\/p>\n
\nGolden, tender simple to make cornbread. No need for the boxed stuff!<\/p>\n![\"Cheesy](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2025_11_18_cheesy_potato_casserole_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nPotatoes and Other Starchy Comforts<\/h2>\n
\nMashed potatoes, loaded with cheese and baked until the top is golden and bubbling.<\/p>\n
\nCreamy, cheesy and pure comfort in a baking dish. Diced potatoes boiled then baked in a rich cheese sauce.<\/p>\n
\nThinly sliced potatoes baked low and slow in a rich, creamy sauce until they\u2019re meltingly tender.<\/p>\n
\nCrispy, golden and coated in savoury Parmesan. They\u2019re easy enough for a weeknight and good enough for hosting.<\/p>\n
\nThinly sliced potatoes fanned out and roasted with garlic, butter, herbs and parmesan.<\/p>\n
\nThe potatoes roast in lemon, olive oil and oregano until they\u2019re golden at the edges and soaked with flavour in the middle. They\u2019re wonderful next to turkey and even better next to roast lamb.<\/p>\n
\nCrunchy edges, fluffy centres and a cool, creamy chive dip on the side. Half side dish, half appetizer, and irresistible.<\/p>\n
\nGolden and crisp on the outside, impossibly tender inside. Restaurant quality with far less effort than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n
\nNot a potato, but it definitely belongs in this company. This is a simple, Mediterranean rice staple that goes with just about anything.<\/p>\n![\"Baked](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2022_11_22_baked_mac_and_cheese_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nCheesy, Bubbling Crowd-Pleasers<\/h2>\n
\nCreamy pasta under a golden, bubbling top.<\/p>\n
\nAll the comfort of the baked version with no oven required. It\u2019s the perfect side dish especially when every oven rack is spoken for.<\/p>\n
\nCreamy sweet corn, bacon, jalepeno and melty cheese baked into a soft, scoopable side.<\/p>\n
\nAn aromatic, savoury corn pie from the Caribbean. A traditional staple at family gatherings.<\/p>\n![\"Brown](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2020_10_08_brown_butter_garlic_maple_roasted_carrots_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nRoasted Root Vegetables and Winter Squash<\/h2>\n
\nNutty brown butter, garlic and maple syrup turn simple carrots into something glossy, and caramelized.<\/p>\n
\nTender, and lightly caramelized with honey. It\u2019s a simple, staple that goes with everything.<\/p>\n
\nWarmly spiced roasted carrots layered over a creamy base of tangy, lemony sumac whipped feta.<\/p>\n
\nCrispy bacon and caramelized sweet potatoes are one of those combinations that we can\u2019t get enough of. They roast up in one pan with garlic, herbs and shallots, then drizzled with maple syrup.<\/p>\n
\nThinly sliced and fanned sweet potatoes, roasted, then finished with a bacon, maple and brown butter drizzle that seeps into every slice.<\/p>\n
\nDelicata is the easiest squash there is, with no peeling required. Roasted with herbs, honey garlic and olive oil then served with chopped pecans and feta. A low effort delicious and beautiful side dish.<\/p>\n
\nRoasted acorn squash filled with a savoury bacon and kale bread pudding. A hearty, cozy, impressive side dish.<\/p>\n
\nThe most flexible recipe on this list: a colourful sheet pan of seasonal vegetables roasted until golden. This is on repeat all season for us.<\/p>\n![\"Roasted](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2017_01_29_roasted_brussel_sprouts_with_candied_pecans_and_bacon_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nBrussels Sprouts and Green Vegetables<\/h2>\n
\nCrispy, caramelized with tender centres, just the way they are meant to be enjoyed!<\/p>\n
\nThey start on the stovetop and finish roasting in the oven, served with caramelized pecans and bacon.<\/p>\n
\nRoasted jammy grapes, caramelized brussel sprouts and bacon. A delicious unexpected pairing that we think you will love!<\/p>\n
\nQuick, crisp-tender and full of flavour. This stovetop side dish frees up oven space when you need it most and goes with everything!<\/p>\n
\nBright, fresh and full of lemon. It\u2019s a lighter green side that cuts beautifully through all the rich, creamy dishes on the table. One of my fav pot luck dishes!<\/p>\n
\nA creamy, comforting spinach dish with Caribbean flavors. Spinach saut\u00e9ed in coconut milk and aromatics.<\/p>\n
\nCreamy, greens with a savoury, umami-rich twist from miso.<\/p>\n![\"Apple](\"https:\/\/www.oliveandmango.com\/images\/uploads\/2022_10_29_apple_walnut_salad_1.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\nHarvest Salads<\/h2>\n
Apples, Pears and Citrus<\/h3>\n
\nAll the best flavours of the season in one colourful bowl. Roasted root vegetables, tossed with greens, chopped apples, candies nuts, goat cheese and pomegranate or dried cranberries, dressed with a simple vinaigrette.<\/p>\n
\nCrisp apples and toasted walnuts in a fresh, simple salad that fits in with any menu. We love the quick candied walnut addition plus she\u2019s got bacon!<\/p>\n
\nHearty kale and sweet-tart apples paired with cheddar cheese and some crunchy sweet add ins.<\/p>\n
\nThinly sliced apple and fennel make a crisp, clean, refreshing salad. It\u2019s just what a heavy meal needs.<\/p>\n
\nThe crunchy retro classic with apples, celery and walnuts.<\/p>\n
\nSweet, juicy seasonal pears go well with the salty tangy sharpness of the gorgonzola\/blue cheese, along with the fresh greens and delicious dressing – a classic elegant \u2018pear-ing\u2019 that we love and hope you do too!<\/p>\n
\nA bright beautiful salad with your favorite salads greens, mandarin slices, creamy avocado, and all the crunchy sweet add ins tossed in an orange honey dijon dressing.<\/p>\nRoasted Vegetable and Grain Salads<\/h3>\n
\nCaramelized roasted squash makes this salad warm, hearty and seasonal.<\/p>\n
\nNutty farro, roasted squash and kale with a fragrant za\u2019atar dressing.<\/p>\n
\nNutty, chewy wild rice, salad greens loaded with sweet crunchy apples and celery, tart cranberries, pomegranate, creamy feta cheese, and my favourite candied maple bacon pecans tossed in an citrus dressing.<\/p>\n
\nEarthy, sweet beets in a gorgeous jewel-toned salad. It\u2019s one of the prettiest dishes you can put on the table. Roast the beets yourself or use store-bought, ready-to-eat, vacuum-packed cooked beets in a pinch.<\/p>\n
\nGolden roasted cauliflower and chickpeas make a warm, satisfying salad that\u2019s full of flavour.<\/p>\n