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Mashed potato ghosts shape creamy mashed potatoes into ghost silhouettes using foil stencils, with black olive eyes and mouths. Fun Halloween side dish for kids and grown-ups.

Cranberry star mold: a retro raspberry gelatin dessert folded with whipped cream, pineapple, and orange sections, chilled in a star mold. A classic holiday side or light dessert.

Chinese cold cucumber salad with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white wine vinegar. A crisp, no-cook side dish that comes together in minutes with just six ingredients.

Persian sweet rice (shirin polo) cooked in fresh orange juice with orange zest, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, and raisins. A fragrant, jewel-toned side dish for special occasions.

Steamed chickpeas soaked overnight and steamed until tender but chewy, seasoned with salt and garlic salt. A simple, high-protein vegetarian snack or side dish from dried beans.

Green peas with curried mushrooms sauteed in chicken broth and finished with creamy low-fat yogurt. A quick, healthy Indian-inspired vegetable side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Smoky roasted eggplant bharta with green chilies, onion, and fresh cilantro, finished with ghee. A simple vegetarian Indian side dish with bold, fire-roasted flavor in every bite.

Baked peas layered with green bell pepper, onion, and canned tomatoes in a simple vegetable casserole. An old-fashioned side dish baked uncovered in tomato juice until tender.

Rice almondine with brown minute rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and dill cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice. A quick 15-minute side dish with nutty crunch.

Orange carrots with egg noodles tossed in a bright orange juice and apple cider vinegar glaze with sauteed onions. A quick, tangy side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Creamed cucumbers boil cucumbers tender, then toss in a paprika-spiked béchamel of butter, flour, and milk. A vintage Scandinavian-leaning side dish for fish and roast pork.

Sweet potato whip blended with carrots, chicken broth, nonfat yogurt, and cinnamon for a lighter, less sugary take on mashed sweet potatoes. A great make-ahead holiday side.

Swiss rösti-style fried potatoes with onion and melty Gruyère pressed into a golden, crusty cake. A crispy-edged, cheese-laced side that turns heads at the table.

Sauteed mushrooms with tarragon, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A simple vegetarian side dish or appetizer with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of active cooking.

Sweet bell peppers stuffed with a scalloped corn filling of sauteed onion, green pepper, cilantro, and chili powder bound with egg whites and milk. A light vegetarian side that pairs with any summer main.

Tex-Mex beans with chickpeas and kidney beans simmered in chili-spiced tomato sauce with green chiles. A vegan side or burrito filler ready in 25 minutes from pantry staples.