Mom Confessions

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta
This good-for-you side is packed with antioxidants, whole grains, and will keep any vegetarian — and carnivore — happily satiated.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-r ... ta-recipe/

Braised Greens
How can you instantly take your collard greens to the next level? By adding bacon, of course.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... ns-recipe/

Erin Napier's Skillet Cornbread
Serve this cast iron skillet cornbread with plenty of butter for good measure.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... ad-recipe/

Squash Casserole
This creamy casserole is filled with bubbly cheddar cheese, and finished with a crumbly cracker topping.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drin ... le-recipe/

Slow-Cooked Green Beans with Harissa and Cumin
Toss green beans with tons of olive oil and flavorful aromatics and surrender the whole thing to your oven for an hour or two until it all becomes silky-soft and caramelized.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... -and-cumin

Chicory Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
The sweet-sharp vinaigrette in this side salad pairs particularly well with the bitter chicories, but feel free to use another sturdy green if you like.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... inaigrette

Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash with Cranberry Agrodolce
The sweet and sour cranberry sauce for this holiday-ready side does double duty: it looks gorgeous (and tastes great) drizzled over roasted delicata squash and sweet potatoes, but it’s also an excellent turkey condiment. Don’t worry—this recipe makes a good amount so you'll have plenty to serve on the side.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... -agrodolce

Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad
Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad topped with sea salt and hazelnuts

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... d-56390156

Fennel-Celery Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Fennel and celery share more than just the dubious honor of being incredibly underrated vegetables. Their snappy crunch is awesome raw, as proven by this densely textured salad recipe.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... nd-walnuts

3-Ingredient Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Pesto
Don't neglect your carrot tops! The often-unused carrot tops shine in a nutty pesto that gets drizzled over sweet roasted carrots.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food ... chio-pesto