Settling These Holiday Side Dish Debates

The Top food debate my Instagram followers wanted me to settle is Holiday Meal Side Dishes. But you guys know in the My world it's never that simple. Why? Because I don't eat a lot of the traditional sides served with turkey & ham. I also have never had mashed potatoes, heck any potato dish with this meal. And since I think showing your gratitude is what is important, I won't crap on the stuff I don't eat by ranking them low. Oh, but I do have a vast opinion on what is on my plate.

10. Cranberry Sauce (Canned)- I prefer the whole berry cans over jellied cans. Actually, I think the jellied is for children but that's a childhood story for another date. But dressing is not complete without this stuff. Helpful Tip: If you don't have cranberry sauce, Do Not substitute it with Strawberry Preserves. Your tongue will revolt.

9. Roasted Carrots- I don't like sweet potatoes or yams as a side dish. They are a tad too sweet to me. Roasted carrots are a good alternative. They are like savory vegetable candy on my plate.

8. Roasted Brussels Sprouts- Believe it or not, I didn't have "little" cabbage ever until I was an adult. We only ate "big" cabbage. But these came to our table a few years ago and I really like their caramelized nutty flavor.

7. Dinner Rolls- If potatoes, rice or pasta are a part of any meal, I usually don't eat bread with it. There are two exceptions, this meal & lasagna, salad with garlic toast. I need a piece to make a small turkey & ham sandwich with. And a piece to sop the gravy with.

6. Gravy- Like cranberry sauce, dressing needs this to complete it. Also, I prefer the white meat of chicken & turkey. And we all know gravy helps give that meat a little more flavor.

5. Greens- Adult me likes greens(preferably turnip) cooked with smoked turkey wingtips. 

4. Cranberry Sauce (Homemade)- My cousin, Clois(blog name) made this one year & I fell in love. It's what the canned whole berry becomes when it decides to dress up.

3. Broccoli Rice Casserole- I miss this dish on our table. It gets forgotten about until we are setting the table. But have no fear, I have a few friends whose mothers make it and I help myself to a spoon or two when I visit.

2. Cornbread Dressing- My aunt, Stump(blog name) makes it the best. But I also have never had bad dressing. Stump puts meat in hers. My mom mixes cream of chicken soup in her recipe. Even the boxed version is good in a pinch. Just don't call it stuffing, at least if you want me to eat it.

1. Green Bean Casserole- Yes, I am Black & Southern and my Black & Southern family has had this dish on our table since my late teens. If my mom won't make it, she will share her recipe with only the person who will be making it. It is the True Star on My Plate. My mother's version is the best. Highland Park Cafeteria in Dallas is a cute 2nd. And I have had one bad dish of it. You have to fully drain your cans or the casserole will be runny. And no one wants this delicious oniony goodness with its crispy topping to be runny.

Alright in the comments, I want to know your top holiday side dishes. I really want to see them especially from those IG followers that suggested this topic.

No matter what you have to eat for the holidays, Be Grateful for those blessings. Somebody is not that fortunate. Happy Holidays!!!

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