We Cracked The Code! This Is The Most Amazing Dish You Can Serve Over The Holidays

I had an awesome roast beef recipe that I used to make for Sunday supper, once a month. It was a recipe my aunt gave me years ago; she said she had found it in an old cook book and thought it was scrumptious. And it really was – I thought it was the best EVER and there’s no way anything could ever top that one. But then our neighbors invited us over for dinner.

Kristen, my neighbor, had made roast beef with baked potatoes and as soon as we stepped in, the aromas nearly swept me off my feet. I asked her if she had a family recipe for it but she kind of just shrugged and said; “No, I just found this one online.”

The meal was out-of-this-world amazing and I’m not even ashamed to say I forced her back to her computer, to check where the recipe was from. She found it over at Yummy Mummy Club and, of course, I immediately saved it in my stash of favorites when I got back home.

Recipe and image courtesy of Yummy Mummy Club.

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Quick Tip: The alcohol in the gravy will burn off as it cooks!

Have you ever in all your life heard of something as good as fried cabbage intermingled with the all-powerful meat we know as bacon? No? Neither have we. This dish is definitely filed under comfort food. It’s warm, savory, and it has bacon in it. Need we say more? Easily pair this food with other meats like sausage, pork chops, or a roast.

Did we mention this dish contains bacon? We did? Okay, just making sure you understand. Even the pickiest of eaters will set aside their food-critic hats to dive into this amazing casserole. We guarantee the flavor combinations of bacon, cabbage, butter, and onion will have your taste buds throwing a party in your mouth.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Allrecipes.

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Quick Tip: My grandmother would dump the bacon grease onto the cabbage and it was sensational!

When you want something warm and hearty, there’s no better cure than a steaming juicy roast.  Seasoned perfectly, this dish is sure to please the palate.

You’re gonna need to slow roast this one.  When you have a juicy, thick slice in front of you, you’ll know it’s worth the wait.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network

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Carrots go well with a lot of things, but sometimes, you want to tweak the flavor a bit to keep things interesting. These Oven-Roasted Ranch Baby Carrots are just such a nice tweak, with the help of a simple but delicious homemade ranch seasoning mix.

Hey, sometimes, the simple things are a huge hit. Everyone used to rave over Mother’s carrots, and she made them so simply, she didn’t even really consider it a recipe. This is a simple side dish, but that ranch seasoning mix really delights the palate and probably would go well on a lot of other vegetables. Oven-roasting the carrots gives them a lovely crisp surface while leaving the inside nice and tender, just how I like it. The best part is; all the kids love it, too, so they’ll eat their veggies without a single complaint!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Damn Delicious

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Quick tip: Use this recipe for any of your favorite vegetables!

Even for those who aren’t big on veggies, this dish is sure to please. Caramelized bacon engulfs tender asparagus spears, for a side that is sure to sell out! Loaded with flavorful seasoning, and baked to perfection, this dish makes the perfect accompaniment to any tender meat dish.  You can also grill these, if you so choose, for a little smoky flair.

Asparagus is one of those veggies that makes people either smile or cringe. I did not always like it, myself – until I found out the reason. I had just been cooking it wrong the entire time! This recipe is one of my favorites and I’ve been able to convert serious asparagus-haters with this one! Once you’ve had a taste of these crunchy things with the delicious bacon, you can’t go back. These are one of my holiday side dish favorites!

Recipe and photo courtesy of How Sweet Eats

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Quick tip: These will also make the perfect side to your favorite steak!

If you are looking for a side dish that is simple, healthy, delicious, and quick to put together, this recipe is just what you are looking for.

Ready in under an hour, this recipe serves up to four and is a healthy alternative to greasy and fatty side dishes.  These keep very well, so you may want to double down on the recipe for a little extra.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Naturally Ella

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Turn the humble same-old, same-old into a family favorite. This Ginger and Orange Glazed Pot Roast puts a great spin on a classic family dinner item, and since the recipe is for your slow cooker, it is super-convenient, as well–no need to worry about burning anything in the oven!

Looking back, I can see that Mother really did spoil me for food choices, growing up.  Bad as it sounds, I admit, I remember her pot roast being a bit, well, forgettable.  Not that it was bad–none of her standard meals were ever bad, and her roast always came out rather tender and made a good gravy.  It just didn’t have that “umph” that so many of her other recipes did.  I think that this recipe gives this hearty chunk of beef that “umph”–and thanks to the Crock-Pot, it is about as low-hassle as it gets.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Recipe Girl.

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.