Thanksgiving side dishes/4 recipes

If you can't find orange cake mix, use white or golden---just use orange juice in place of the water when preparing the mix, and add 1 tsp. of orange extract/flavoring. To the topping I also add 3/4 tsp. each of vanilla and orange extract. Garnish, if desired, with Mandarin orange segments.

This salad's presentation is quite lovely. The citrus vinaigrette is top notch and we use the leftovers for other vegetables. The combination of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit really kick it up a notch. If you really want to impress your guests and blow them away with sophistication this is sure to wow them. Or just make the dressing and use it for other dishes and turn any ordinary vegetable into something special.

These Parmesan sesame twists are addictive, they are golden brown and crispy, parmesan, sesame and thyme leaves are delicious combination.

Don't feel like cooking up a storm in the kitchen. This easy recipe fits your busy schedule, and you will be pleased by the tasty and wholesome result. Use whole wheat pasta to boost the fibre intake.

It is a simple to make corn flatbread, and it can be severed as a side-dish or appetizer with some sauce or dip.

Easy no-fuss Slow cooker (Crockpot) potatoes, cheese and ham.

A Mexican twist for your slow cooker. Packed with flavor, lean pork in a tangy tomatillo sauce.

My mother's famous hash brown potato casserole. Easy to make one dish casserole that creamy and delicious comfort food.

Slow-cooked beef patties in a creamy mushroom and onion gravy. Real comfort food.

Something about bacon goes so well with spinach. Using a hot bacon dressing wilts the spinach just the perfect amount, not rubbery and not too mushy and packed with flavor.

Sauteed mushroom and Swiss chard with layered mashed potatoes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, after baking the flavor is wonderful. It is also a good dish for holidays.

Chunks of lobster meat sauteed in butter, peppers, garlic and onions served over bowtie pasta.

Very tasty! It's hard to go wrong with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, and the potatoes and sweet potatoes soaked up all the deliciousness. A great way to cook root vegetables, and this can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish.

This Mexican style enchilada casserole is loaded with flavor. Sauteed vegetables, spices and cheese make this casserole absolutely cheesy and delicious.

Golden brown chicken with loads of mushrooms, leeks and spiked with a whiskey cream sauce.

Made the vegetarian version of this recipe, and it turned out cheesy and delicious.