Discover more recipes, menus & inspiration in the Merry Maker Holiday Guide!
These sides are serving up major main character energy, with plenty of flavour and table presence to (almost) steal the show from your holiday mains. From Piri Piri potatoes to hasselback eggplant – these dishes will stun your guests this holiday season. Get ready for the best Christmas sides for your holiday menu!
Hasselback Eggplant
The perfect veggie side for your holiday meal has got to be this hasselback eggplant. Fanned out and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella, this side dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is finished with a golden parmesan topping that mixes cheese with panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch!
Perfect Piri Piri Potatoes
Bring some classic Portuguese flavours to your holiday dinner this year with the perfect Piri Piri potatoes. This recipe is made with authentic Piri Piri spices and served on a bed of sour cream and garlic sauce for the perfect balance of heat and umami. This dish will have your guests going back for seconds!
Baked 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese
Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? This classic recipe is always a fan favourite and the perfect accompaniment to your main meal. Made from scratch, with a homemade cheese sauce mixed with the macaroni, this dish is finished in the oven so you can make it the night before. Top with extra cheese and pop in the oven 15 minutes before guests dig into the ooey-gooey cheesiness.
Harissa Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Zhoug
Roasted to perfection, this harissa carrots and parsnips dish helps take these classic veggies to the next level. Topped with zhoug, a spicy cilantro-based sauce, and tossed in harissa paste, these veggies pack a bit of heat. But don’t worry, the whipped feta base cools everything down.
Gochujang Brussels Sprouts
The traditional holiday side dish gets a makeover this year. Bring s’wicy to the holiday table with roasted Brussels sprouts tossed in a gochujang sauce. Originating in Korea, gochujang offers a balanced flavor of salty, sweet and a little heat. They are finished with toasted peanuts and green onion. Plus, the sprouts are super quick to make, cooked in less than 10 minutes in your air fryer. Everyone will keep coming back for more.
