Picture the hour or two before the feast: The oven is full, the gravy is getting busy on the stove, and, oh, the timer just went off for the stuffing. Now is not the time to be dealing with side dishes. What you want is a side that you can make in advance and not think about until you’re ready to bring it to the table. You want a dish that can be served at room temp. This is especially true if you’ve been asked to bring a dish because there’s nothing worse than showing up at someone else’s house and asking for a cutting board and some prime oven real estate. And it’s true if you’re the host because we could all use more things to scratch off our to-do lists early. Here are 4 sides that allow you do just that.
If you're using different-colored beets, remember to toss them separately so that they don't stain one another.
Cutting the leeks into rounds is an update on the classic presentation–and makes them easier to serve to a crowd.
If you can find hakurei turnips, a small Japanese variety, grab them! They're mild and sweet, and you can leave their tender skins on.
This twice-roasted method allows for the sweet potatoes to get super-creamy on the inside while their skins get a little crispy.
