Roasted Brussels sprouts get a sweet-tangy finish from maple and Dijon, while toasted pecans add richness and crunch. This easy side dish is simple enough for weeknights and special enough for holiday meals.

Savory Pumpkin Polenta with Pecans is rich and creamy with Parmesan, butter, and sage, pumpkin adds gentle sweetness and a beautiful golden color. It’s a cozy, versatile side for cool-weather meals.

Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Bacon and Onion turn simple cabbage into a deeply savory side dish with caramelized edges, tender centers, crisp bacon, and sweet roasted onion spooned over the top.

Spanish Rice gets a wholesome twist with brown rice, tomatoes, sofrito-style vegetables, peas, and warm spices. It’s an easy, flavorful side dish that pairs well with chicken, fish, beans, or tacos.

Millet Fried Rice combines cooked millet, eggs, mixed vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a savory sesame-soy sauce for a flexible, flavorful side dish that makes good use of leftovers and comes together quickly in one skillet.

Beef & Kidney Bean Meatloaf Muffins add vegetables and flaxseed for extra fiber and nutrition, then bake into convenient individual portions that are easy to freeze, reheat, and serve on busy days.