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Pot roast is a dinnertime staple.

You probably have your go-to recipe memorized at this point.

From homemadedinner rolls, to quick and easy salads, there’s something for everyone and every skill level.

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They absorb all the juicy goodness from the roast.

Easy Cauliflower Casserole

Cheddar cheese and sour cream make this dish ultra creamy and gooey.

So much so, even the pickiest of eaters will leave behind only clean plates.

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But what they lack in crunch they more than make up for with deep, rich flavor.

The simple preparation is not only weeknight-friendly, but let’s the vegetable shine.

Roasted Potatoes

Sometimes simple is best and these potatoes prove just that.

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They get beautifully crisp on the outside, but stay fluffy on the inside.

Air Fryer Asparagus

We love using the air fryer to quickly make a tasty side dish.

This technique creates more surface area on the spuds, which in turn means more crispy bits.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Mix things up and swap regular russets for sweet potatoes alongside pot roast.

This simple recipe is easy to customize with your favorite seasoning blends.

It’s one of the easiest ways to eat your veggies, if you ask us.

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Baked in cream, Fontina, and Parmesan, this asparagus cooks up golden brown and bubbly.

Harvest Salad

This salad is anything but boring.

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Who says slaw has to have cabbage?

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Thinly slicing Brussels sprouts creates a similar texture to shredded cabbage but with a little more crunch.

Cajun Potatoes

If you like a touch of heat in your side dishes, try these potatoes.

Cajun seasoning provides the savory and spicy kick that sets this potato side dish apart from all others.

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The key word beingalmost.

Edible flowers are entirely optional, but create an extra pretty presentation.

But the secret ingredient is the 1/4 cup of cream cheese we sneak in there too.

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

This is our trusted recipe, and it’s complete with smoky flavors from both bacon and smoked ham.

Tart dried cranberries and crunchy, but sweet apples give this side salad tons of great texture and flavor.

It’s not the traditional Southern way, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious.

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Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes

We’ll serve this side salad with just about anything.

It has the perfect balance of spicy radish and sweet orange segments, which lends brightness to any meal.

They get just as creamy and fluffy!

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Microwave Baked Potato

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For a quick side dish, turn to your microwave.

And with only 7 ingredients required, they couldn’t be easier to pull off.

Ready in just 40 minutes, no one will know that you sped things up a little.

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Harvest Salad

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Brown Sugar-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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