Cornbread pudding. Cornbread casserole. Whatever you call it, this recipe will be a hit every single year you set it up on the holiday dinner table! It’s rich, it’s moist, and it’s got the perfect amount of butter that oozes out during every single bite. Cornbread has never looked so good!

Nothing beats a bowl of roasted vegetables during the winter and if you’re like me, roasted vegetables beat popcorn as a movie snack, any day! These root vegetables are roasted with a sweet and salty, umami glaze that helps release and heighten the naturally sweet and earthy flavors of your favorite root veggies. Add some heat, keep it simple- it’s all up to you! Just don’t skip out on the sesame oil that pulls this decadent dish together so effortlessly.

Potato wedges are far more superior to french fries. They have the perfect interior texture, more surface area for optimal crisp, and provide the perfect base for your favorite dip to cling onto. These wedges are perfectly seasoned and have a secret tip to provide extra crispiness and texture.

Cauliflower often gets a bad rep for being bland and having an unappealing texture. This perfectly seasoned and roasted cauliflower with a hot tahini-honey sauce (comparable to liquid gold) is the perfect side dish (or appetizer) for small get-togethers. Goat cheese and pomegranate seeds bring creaminess and sweetness to this plant-based dish- perfect for any novice vegetable connoisseur.

Like all tried and true recipes, they become stagnant and in need of a refresh from time to time. Mashed potatoes are an integral part of so many meals- proving comfort and a smooth, starchy complement to main dishes near and far. This recipe uses the (sweeter) Murasaki sweet potato, along with umami-rich miso and the nutty flavors of tahini and browned butter. Add the freshness of rosemary and you’ve got a side that can be the main dish on its own.

What’s better than a roasted squash than a roasted, then blackened one? Blackening the squash via cast iron creates a beautiful crust and char that complements the sweet and spiced pomegranate relish that is sprinkled on top.

This dish is perfect as any side dish for your next gathering, pushing guests to grab a slice with their fingers- which they will inevitably lick to get ALL of that remaining flavor. Enjoy!

Arroz con gandules, the national dish of Puerto Rico, is one of comfort, memories, and the sense of home. It’s rich flavor, thanks to the sofrito paste that gets infused into every granule, is one that many Latinx households look forward to after a long day, month, or year. This dish will have you walking up to the stove for second, third, and even fourth servings.

If you’re here, you might be like me in that Brussel sprouts are your favorite vegetable during the fall. This recipe requires you to sear your Brussels before roasting for the most perfect crispy sprout. But, the highlight of this dish is the sweet and umami glaze drizzled on top that will have you licking your fingers all night.