This winter squash has only been available at farmers markets and in select grocery stores for a few years.

If you see it, grab a few to try!

This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.

a recipe photo of a Carrot Casserole

Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

This irresistible side dish would make a welcome addition to any mealtry serving it alongside chicken or steak.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes?

Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce.

roasted honeynut squash on plate

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Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that theyre cooked through.

The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly.

Harissa and peri-peri sauce provide gentle heat, and preserved lemon gives it briny tang.

roasted garlic parmesan cabbage

Ali Redmond

Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin

This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate.

Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.

Serve these balsamic roasted carrots as an easy weeknight side dish.

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Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove.

check that to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy.

The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.

Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar

Pistachios add an extra layer of crunch.

A sharp chef’s knife works well to slice the Brussels sprouts thinly.

A microplane grater is best for finely shredding the goat cheese.

Massaged Kale Salad

Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy and aromatic flavor that shines in this side salad.

Collard Greens

Collard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time.

Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

white bean salad with spinach, carrots, almonds in a serving bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin

Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives

a recipe photo of Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

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Black-eyed peas in a glass bowl

Jerrelle Guy

Cheesy Corn Casserole

a recipe photo of the Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen; Prop stylist: Julia Bayless; Food stylist: Ana Kelley

Beet Salad

Photographer / Victor Protasio, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke

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a recipe photo of the Creamed Spinach

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