Sweet potatoes and shitake mushrooms.Deborah Baic/The Globe and Mail
A roundup of some of the most delicious and creative accompaniments from the Globe's recipe archive.
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Green beans with pistachios: This quick, nutty bean dish adds colour to the plate
Yukon Gold and celery root mash: This hearty side dish is a silky companion and is especially good with duck
Quinoa risotto with squash: This squash-flecked quinoa risotto is light yet substantial
Roast sweet potatoes with shiitake mushrooms and ginger: Surprise guests with an Asian-inspired twist
Red potatoes with hazelnut pesto: The unusual pesto updates the traditional potato side
Carrots with lavender honey: This yummy side can be made ahead of time
Sweet potato biscuits Sweet potato biscuits: Smaller versions taste great with smoked salmon and other fillings
Grilled vegetables with goat-cheese dressing: Buy a selection of pregrilled vegetables to speed up dinner
Lemon rosemary green beans: This recipe delivers big flavour for little effort
Chestnut and root vegetable puree: Branch out from the usual potato sides
Brandied sweet potatoes: Prepare to take the beloved veg to a whole new level