Sides

Quinoa, Couscous & Bulgur

Chutney

Sauces

Gratins

Dumplings & Knödel

Dips

Vegetables

Pesto

Spices

Herbs

This December at Kitchen Stories is all about feel-good festive food! No matter what you’re celebrating or with whom, our December recipes have something for every one and for every occasion. Best of all, they’re fun and unfussy, so you can focus on winding down for the year. Stay tuned throughout the month by bookmarking <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/stories/introducing-our-feel-good-festive-issue">this article</a>, where we’ll collect all our recipes and articles. Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitchenstories_official/" rel="nofollow">follow us on Instagram</a> for even more. Happy December!

My favorite way to enjoy a big meal together is to have all the dishes ready on the table so everyone can take their pick. Which in essence, means side dishes are the order of the day! And, so much the better if they’re easy to make or can be made the day ahead before being transported. With any luck the following super-star list of sides won’t only save my holiday cooking, but yours too! At any meal studded with sides, we all gravitate to what we like best: a few bites of cheese from a wintry cheese platter, for example, some toasted <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/roasted-garlic-bread">garlic bread</a>, a few <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/braised-large-shrimp">jumbo braised shrimp</a>, maybe a bowl of <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/all-purpose-garlicky-roasted-mushrooms">slow-braised mushrooms</a> or <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/caponata">caponata</a>... and at least one potato dish, like these <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/hasselback-potatoes-with-sun-dried-tomato-aioli">hasselback potatoes with sun dried-tomato aioli</a>. We have plenty of <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/stories/introducing-our-feel-good-festive-issue">new recipes for sides</a> coming this December, but in the meantime, this list should help you find ideas to get started with! From many ways with potatoes of all shapes and sizes, to delicious mixed veg sides and salads you’ll find something to pair with all kinds of mains!

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/creamy-garlicky-mashed-potatoes">Creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/creamy-mashed-potatoes">Creamy mashed potatoes</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/baked-sweet-potatoes-with-truffle-mayo">Sweet potatoes with truffle mayo</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/sweet-potato-spinach-and-feta-frittata">Sweet potato, spinach and feta frittata</a>

Traditional German potato salad

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/american-potato-salad">American potato salad</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/creamy-potato-salad-with-mayonnaise">Creamy potato salad with mayonnaise</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/basic-potato-gratin">Basic potato gratin</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/quick-three-potato-gratin">Colorful three potato gratin</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/tartiflette-french-potato-bacon-and-cheese-casserole">Tartiflette (French potato gratin with bacon and cheese)</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/creamy-potato-and-leek-gratin">Creamy potato and leek gratin</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/endive-and-prosciutto-gratin">Endive and prosciutto gratin</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/eggplant-parmesan">Eggplant Parmesan</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/pumpkin-spinach-gratin-with-crispy-parmesan-crust">Pumpkin and spinach gratin with Parmesan crust</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/cauliflower-steak-with-orange-miso-sauce">Cauliflower steaks with orange-miso sauce</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/charred-broccoli-couscous-with-lemony-yogurt">5-ingredient charred broccoli on couscous with lemony yogurt</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/5-ingredient-harissa-roasted-cauliflower-with-couscous">5-ingredient harissa cauliflower with couscous</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/5-ingredient-sticky-hoisin-roasted-broccoli-wedges">5-ingredient sticky hoisin-roasted broccoli wedges</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/baked-popcorn-cauliflower-with-hot-honey">Baked popcorn cauliflower with hot honey</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/roasted-green-beans-and-mushrooms-with-herbed-parmesan-breadcrumbs">Green bean and mushroom casserole with herby Parmesan breadcrumbs</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/marinated-green-beans-with-savory-and-onions">Marinated green beans with savory and onions</a>

Brussels sprouts and more winter vegetables

Roasted root vegetables with brown butter and hazelnuts

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/roasted-vegetables-with-mustard-vinaigrette">Roasted vegetables with mustard vinaigrette</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/squash-and-cranberry-stuffing-with-sage-butter">Squash and cranberry stuffing with sage butter</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/crispy-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-soy-sauce">Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with soya sauce</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/de/rezepte/ofengemuse-mit-pesto-knoblauchbrot">Ofengemüse mit Pesto-Knoblauchbrot</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-walnuts-and-honey-glaze">Roasted Brussels sprouts with walnuts and honey glaze</a>

<a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/simple-smoked-salmon-cucumber-and-fennel-salad">Simple smoked salmon and fennel salad with mustard dressing</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/quinoa-salad-with-beetroot-sweet-potatoes-and-miso-dressing">Quinoa, beet, and sweet potato salad with miso dressing</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/roasted-romanesco-salad-with-pomegranate-aioli">Roasted Romanesco salad with pomegranate aioli</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/lentil-salad-with-apple-and-celery">Lentil salad with apple and celery</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/tangy-marinated-lentil-salad-with-feta">Tangy marinated lentil salad with feta</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/middle-eastern-couscous-salad-with-figs">Middle Eastern couscous salad with figs</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/raw-broccoli-slaw-with-miso-dressing">Broccoli slaw with miso dressing</a> <a href="https://www.kitchenstories.com/en/recipes/light-waldorf-salad-with-caramelized-grapes">Light Waldorf salad with caramelized grapes</a>