Root Vegetable

In this colorful dish, sweet beets are zipped up with lime, yogurt, and garlic. If you only have Greek yogurt on hand, thin it down with a little water or milk; you’re looking for a sauce that’s thin enough to drizzle. You can use any kind of beets here. Red and candy cane beets are sweeter than yellow beets, but all work wonderfully well. Or use a combination for the most stunning presentation imaginable.

Traditionally made with ube (Filipino sweet potato), this recipe will work with any purple or orange sweet potato or yam.

This is not the bland, boring steak and onions you might have seen before—instead, bay leaves, lemon juice, and soy sauce lend fragrant, bright, umami-rich flavor to a succulent rib-eye.

Roasting beets over high heat yields charred skin—a nice balance with the sweet flesh.

Going old-school for the holidays? Then you might be wondering how to make green bean casserole—the quintessential version. In this green bean casserole recipe, creamy mushroom sauce surrounds tender green beans, topped with French's Crispy Fried Onions.

Make these quick and savory drop biscuits to serve alongside a big bowl of chili or as the base for an incredible breakfast sandwich.

When the holiday excesses are over and the lights are low, the time comes for quiet, simple dinners. This light, lively pasta is a welcome relief from the weeks of heavy protein.

This retro-style platter of pickled vegetables and crudités makes a refreshing addition to a decadent holiday dinner table.

Unpeeled potatoes absorb less moisture when boiled, and the ricer will catch the skins—great news for lazy cooks everywhere.

This twice-roasted method allows for the sweet potatoes to get super-creamy on the inside while their skins get a little crispy.

Cutting the leeks into rounds is an update on the classic presentation—and makes them easier to serve to a crowd.

You can simplify this side dish by using just one cheese, but the blend of all three will earn it (and you!) celebrity status.

Who needs pulled pork when you can have braised turkey legs? These beauties will give you a reason to cook turkey more than once a year.