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    Whether you’re cooking a luscious ham, juicy prime rib, or buttery turkey, we have the perfect Christmas side dishes to serve! These easy sides make holiday menu planning simple, so you can enjoy the day making memories with your family and friends instead of worrying about the food. 🎄

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    Christmas Dinner Sides

    I love this time of year, don’t you? Every holiday season, I look forward to planning my Christmas menu. Everything from the main course to the drinks should be perfect, but the most important part of holiday cooking for me is the memories it makes.

    That’s why, when it comes to planning, I go all out. Appetizers, entrees, drinks, desserts, side dishes – the whole picture! As we all know, though, the more you plan, the more stressful it can get. I love kicking off my meal with this amazing holiday charcuterie board.

    And that’s exactly where my collection of Christmas side dishes comes in! I organized everything I love to make for the holiday here, to make it easier for you. No stress, only easy side dishes your family will love!

    Vegetable Side Dishes for Christmas

    There are so many kinds of Christmas dinner side dishes using vegetables, it’s easy to find something new to try, like my Vegetable Au Gratin or Mexican Street Corn Casserole! They are the perfect Christmas side dishes for ham.

    Vegetables Au Gratin

    Learn how to make vegetable au gratin using root vegetables in under an hour! These roasted vegetables with cheese sauce are a perfect holiday side dish.
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    vegetable au gratin in a black skillet

    Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    My Mexican Street Corn Casserole recipe uses simple ingredients to turn your favorite elote recipe into the perfect party side dish!
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    Mexican street corn casserole in a white dish up close with hot sauce in a bowl behind it

    Amazing Portobello Mushroom Recipe

    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are QUICK and EASY to prepare in less than 30 minutes, and are full of flavor from butter, thyme, and a cheese topping!
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    up close baked portobello mushrooms surrounded by lettuce

    Sriracha Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Our Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are sweet and nutty with a spicy kick! Perfect for the holidays or Sunday supper and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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    Roasted brussels sprouts on a metal spatula

    Amazing Glazed Carrots Recipe

    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a quick and easy side dish recipe you can make with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes!
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    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots in a skillet

    Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole

    This Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole recipe is so comforting and made from scratch! It's the perfect easy Thanksgiving side dish. Made with fresh veggies!
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    A gluten-free green bean casserole in a glass dish with a wooden serving spoon

    Green Bean Almondine

    Crisp green bean almondine is a simple side dish made extra special with the addition of buttery, pan fried almonds and fresh dill! There is no better reason to start eating your greens than these green beans with almonds.
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    Green beans almondine on a grey speckled plate with a fork

    Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

    These Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots are the perfect addition to your Easy Easter Side Dishes! Whole, peeled carrots are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and oregano, drizzled with a little garlic oil, and roasted until tender. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan and melted butter for an easy and delicious springtime side.
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    Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots on a white dish

    Roasted Artichoke Hearts Salad Recipe

    Roasted Artichoke Salad is one of the easiest and prettiest holiday salad recipes you should be serving all season long! The roasted artichokes combined with the tangy burst of fresh basil vinaigrette is the perfect festive salad and a delicious way to start your meal.
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    Drizzling on the vinaigrette for Ina Garten's Roasted Artichoke Salad

    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a delicious warm salad recipe you will crave more and more of! It's a perfect holiday side dish, with Parmesan, pecans, cranberries, and garlic.
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    Close up of roasted brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl

    Amazing Button Mushrooms Recipe

    Mushrooms are caramelized in butter and olive oil and sautéed with garlic and herbs in this BUTTON MUSHROOMS RECIPE for the perfect side for any entrée!
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    Garlic butter button mushrooms in a cast iron skillet

    Amazing Instant Pot Carrots Recipe

    Instant Pot Candied Carrots are ready in no time! Made with a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, these carrots taste delicious. Perfect for a holiday meal!
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    Candied carrots on a white plate with fresh herbs and green onions
    Vegetables au gratin roasted in a pan

    Christmas Dinner Sides – Potatoes

    Some of the best Christmas dinner sides use potatoes! From the creamiest mashed potatoes you will ever try, to luscious scalloped potatoes and garlic-roasted small potatoes, I have the perfect potato side dishes for Christmas on this list.

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Follow my guide on How to Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes for the best creamy mashed potatoes recipe you can make in 5 easy steps!
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    creamy mashed potatoes piled high in a white dish

    Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes

    Creamy, cheesy, and hearty, this Easy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is the perfect side for your next dinner.
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    Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

    Creamy whipped sweet potatoes with cinnamon and nutmeg are topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping in this Southern Sweet Potato Casserole.
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    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole in a serving dish with a wooden spoon to dish some out

    Garlic Butter Small Potatoes Recipe

    Garlicky, buttery, and oh-so-crispy, our Garlic Roasted Small Potatoes make a delicious side dish for every meal from beef to chicken.
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    Roasted small potatoes in a skillet

    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are ready in under 30 minutes! Deliciously cheesy and creamy, these au gratin potatoes make the perfect holiday side dish!
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    Close up of instant pot scalloped potatoes in the baking dish with a serving spoon

    Amazing Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes

    Our Gluten Free Potatoes Au Gratin is a classic side dish recipe that's perfect for Sunday supper or the holidays. It's bursting with flavor from creamy garlic potatoes and a cheesy crust!
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    Gluten free au gratin potatoes in a skillet on a towel

    Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

    Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so deliciously sweet, and perfect for the holidays or as a side dish for Sunday Supper! Ready in under 30 minutes.
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    Roasted sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon on a baking sheet

    Janssons Frestelse (Swedish Potato Casserole)

    Also known as Jansson's Temptation, Janssons Frestelse is an irresistible Swedish potato and fish gratin that is so simple and easy to make but so flavorful. Uses just 5 ingredients, plus salt and pepper!
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    Overhead view of Swedish potato casserole Janssons Frestelse in a baking dish with handles

    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan

    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan are a Fancy Finger Food recipe perfect for parties! Thinly sliced potatoes and bacon are layered with the most delectable combination of cream, thyme, and Parmesan, then baked until beautifully golden and crispy.
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    Potato Pave with Bacon and Parmesan

    Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

    My cheesy Ham and Potatoes Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that is perfect for using leftover ham, complete with creamy bechamel sauce and cheddar cheese.
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    ham casserole in a dish

    Loaded Baked Potatoes Wrapped in Bacon

    Tender, fluffy baked potatoes are wrapped in crispy bacon and loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions and butter for the best loaded baked potatoes ever!
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    Close up of a potato wrapped in bacon and stuffed with sour cream, cheese, and onions
    Mashed potatoes with chives in a white bowl
    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Christmas Sides-Bread

    From stuffing to classic Yorkshire pudding perfect for serving with roast beef, I have the perfect bread sides for Christmas dinner here for you. If you want to try something new, make my Cream Cheese Garlic Bread! It is amazing for the holidays!

    Amazing Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

    Learn how to make the best Yorkshire pudding recipe using 4 simple ingredients! 5 minutes of prep, 30 minute bake time. Easy cleanup!
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    Creamed Corn Casserole

    With only 5 ingredients and 3 simple steps to follow, this is the easiest Baked Creamed Corn Casserole recipe that takes just 30 minutes to bake!
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    Drizzling honey over cornbread casserole slices

    Instant Pot Stuffing

    Our Instant Pot Sage Sausage Stuffing Recipe will be your new favorite stuffing to make over the holidays! This easy dish is full of incredible flavors and is so simple to put together in 30 minutes or less, saving you time and oven space.
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    Instant pot sausage sage stuffing topped with parsley on a wooden board

    Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

    Golden brown and crunchy on the outside, and deliciously creamy and soft on the inside, this Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread recipe is an incredibly flavorful treat that's easy to make!
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    Pulling a piece of Korean cream cheese garlic roll away from the roll

    Chorizo Stuffing

    One bite of our Portuguese Chorizo Stuffing, and you will want to make this dish every year for the holidays. With simple steps and ingredients, this is an easy, savory stuffing guaranteed to be a hit at every table!
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    Portuguese Stuffing in a white dish with a wooden spoon

    Air Fryer Biscuits Recipe

    Our Air Fryer Biscuits cook in 6 minutes and are buttery, fluffy, and flaky! You will want to make biscuits in the air fryer every time!
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    Three air fryer biscuits on a white plate up close

    Amazing Gluten Free Stuffing

    Gluten Free Stuffing is the perfect side dish for the holidays, and best of all, everyone can enjoy this deliciously festive stuffing recipe!
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    Gluten Free Stuffing in a casserole dish - best Thanksgiving side dishes
    Sage sausage stuffing on a wooden board with a piece missing
    Instant Pot Stuffing

    Side Dishes for Christmas -Pasta

    Pasta makes an excellent choice to go along with your other Christmas dinner ideas! Here are my personal favorites every year:

    How to Make Alfredo Sauce

    My homemade Alfredo Sauce has a secret ingredient that takes the homemade alfredo sauce over the top. Your family will love this dish!
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    Fettuccine alfredo on a plate with a fork to the side

    Pink Pasta Sauce with Sausage

    My Pink Pasta Sauce is the ultimate pasta sauce, and I guarantee it will be your new favorite! Pink sauce pasta is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy, with delectable bites of sausage, that make it the best dinner pasta recipe. Ready in 15 minutes using simple ingredients.
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    Close up of pink pasta

    Ina Garten Mac and Cheese

    My version of the famous Ina Garten Mac and Cheese recipe is rich and creamy, with sharp cheddar and Gruyere, tomato slices, and a crispy, buttery breadcrumb topping!
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    Ina Garten Mac and Cheese

    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is an extra creamy mac and cheese with incredible flavor that will remind you of the Trader Joe's recipe everyone loves!
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    butternut squash mac and cheese in a white bowl

    Cheesy Orzo Risotto Recipe

    Creamy orzo pasta loaded with Parmesan cheese and butter, what could be better? Our Cheesy Orzo Risotto Recipe is easy to make with 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes.
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    cheesy orzo risotto in a pot
    Pink sauce pasta in a pan next to a box of Mueller's elbows
    Pink Pasta Sauce

    Christmas Dinner Side Dishes-Rice

    How to Cook Perfect Rice

    Portuguese rice is the only rice recipe I’ll make, and it’s fool-proof. Seriously, there’s no messing up making rice this way! Learn how to cook perfect rice every time with this easy rice recipe.
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    How to cook perfect rice: perfect rice in a pan

    Cold Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Rice

    Our easy Cold Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Rice is light, refreshing, and so easy to make in minutes!
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    Cold quinoa salad on a white platter

    White Rice in the Instant Pot

    This is the perfect white rice recipe. It’s just the right texture, buttery, and tastes amazing. The secret is that it’s cooked with an onion and chicken bouillon, plus plenty of butter!
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    instant pot white rice in a pot

    Greek Cauliflower Rice Salad

    Our Greek Cauliflower Rice Salad is a healthy, low carb salad bursting with Greek flavors! Perfect for lunch or dinner as a side salad or main course. 
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    Greek Cauliflower Rice Salad

    Asparagus Salad with Rice

    This make-ahead Asparagus Salad with Rice and eggs is BRIGHT, EASY to make, and a DELICIOUS side to serve alongside your Easter centerpiece.
    Asparagus Egg Rice Salad

    Loaded Cauliflower Rice Casserole

    Low carb lovers, feast your eyes on this loaded cauliflower rice casserole. It’ll knock your socks off and make you forget you ever used to like rice or potatoes.
    cauliflower rice in a casserole dish topped with bacon and scallions

    Mushroom Risotto Recipe

    Mushrooms and arborio rice elevate this mushroom risotto recipe beyond the traditional into an elegant but EASY side dish perfect for any time of year! 
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    Mushroom risotto recipe in a white bowl

    Side Dishes for Christmas Dinner -Soups

    Soups make an excellent addition to your Christmas menu ideas! My personal favorite is my Creamy Zuppa Toscana recipe, and our Hungarian Mushroom Soup is one of our most popular recipes of all time.

    Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

    This Zuppa Toscana copycat is a creamy sausage potato soup, loaded with spicy, crumbly sausage, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, kale, and crispy bacon in a creamy broth!
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    instant pot zuppa toscana in a ladle

    Mushroom Soup Recipe

    Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rustic, comforting dish using paprika, soy sauce, and sour cream for an earthy, simple mushroom soup recipe you'll love!
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    hungarian mushroom soup

    Best Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

    The easiest Italian Wedding Soup recipe that's full of flavor from juicy meatballs and delectable orzo pasta. You are going to love this classic meatball soup!
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    Italian wedding soup in two white bowls

    Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

    This savory, classic French Onion Soup recipe is a comforting treat your family will love! Complete with crusty bread, and topped with ooey, gooey cheese.
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    French onion soup in a brown bowl with a metal spoon inside and bread on the sides of bowl

    New England Seafood Chowder

    My easy New England Seafood Chowder recipe is ready in just 45 minutes using simple, fresh ingredients!
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    New England Seafood Chowder in a bowl with bacon and shrimp on top

    Turkey Soup Recipe

    Learn how to make turkey soup from a carcass! Turkey carcass soup is easy, delicious, and so comforting.
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    Turkey carcass soup in a bowl that says thankful

    Ham Soup Recipe

    Creamy and full of potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. This is the best ham and potato soup recipe you will ever try!
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    Two bowls of leftover ham soup, a close up of one

    Instant Pot Bean Soup

    Classic and old-fashioned Instant Pot Bean Soup is full of veggies, ham, and 15 different kinds of beans. Hearty and flavorful, it's perfect any time of year, but especially on a cold night. Great for leftover ham!
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    spoonful of instant pot bean soup over bowl

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

    Homemade chicken noodle soup with egg noodles is a one pan soup recipe made with juicy chicken thighs, wholesome chopped veggies, and a flavorful broth.
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    almost Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup

    Instant Pot French Onion Soup

    Learn how to make Instant Pot French Onion Soup in under an hour! French onion soup in the Instant Pot is comfort food at its finest.
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    instant pot French onion soup in a white bowl on top of a grey napkin and bread in the background
    Two white bowls of instant pot zuppa toscana
    Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

    Christmas Sauce Recipes

    One lesson I have learned after so many family holiday meals is that you should always have a backup plan. Well, here’s my backup plan… a good sauce!

    Sauces are an easy way to fix any meal. Overcook your beef? Pour some sauce on it! Dry ham or turkey? Add some sauce! You can’t go wrong with these easy sauce recipes.

    Add these sauces as Christmas sides to your pantry and they will be your new go-to:

    You can use the sauces for leftovers, too. Try my Philly Pork Sandwich using leftover ham and my Hot Roast Beef Sandwich using leftover roast beef with my remoulade sauce or horseradish sauce!

    Remoulade sauce on a Philly pork sandwich
    My favorite: leftover ham sandwiches with remoulade sauce!

    Christmas Recipes Seasonings

    Another key to cooking a perfect holiday meal is what seasoning you use! As a bonus to my Christmas side dishes, I want to share my favorite seasonings with you.

    Along with the sauces and side dish recipes above, these seasonings will guarantee you a perfect Christmas dinner!

    Helpful Christmas Tips

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    Check out my favorite Christmas Dinner Ideas!

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    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe #SundaySupper

    Christmas Side Dishes – Yorkshire Pudding

    Isabel Laessig
    One of the best Christmas side dishes: learn how to make the best Yorkshire pudding recipe using 4 simple ingredients!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine English
    Servings 12
    Calories 140 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender or whisk
    • Popover pan or muffin tin
    • Bowl for mixing batter if using a whisk
    • Sheet pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large eggs at room temperature
    • 3¼ cups whole milk
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1½ teaspoons salt coarse
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 4 Tablespoons pan drippings reserved from the beef roast; or 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a sheet pan below the rack you're using for the Yorkshire Puddings to catch any overflow.
    • Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend on high until the mixture is combined and resembles heavy cream.
      4 large eggs, 3¼ cups whole milk, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Pour a bit of beef drippings or vegetable oil into each popover cup, just enough to cover the bottom.
      4 Tablespoons pan drippings
    • Heat in oven for 2 minutes. Then, quickly and carefully pour the batter into the preheated cups, filling each about halfway.
    • Put directly in the oven and do not open the door; keep the light on to watch what's going on in there! If you open the door, the puddings will deflate.
    • Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes (the Yorkshire Puddings will puff to the highest height, but not until the last 10 minutes of cooking time). Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • I double the batter to stick a second batch in the oven just as we sit down to dinner with the first batch.
    • You can make the batter several hours in advance before cooking.
    • If you don’t have a popover tin, you can use a muffin tin to bake this recipe.
    • If you don’t have pan drippings from beef, you can use vegetable oil or another fat of your choice to fill the puddings with.
    • The best Yorkshire Puddings will come from room temperature batter. Trust me!
    • The reason you preheat the pan before adding the filling is that when the batter hits, it immediately begins to rise, even though you can’t see it happening. This makes Yorkshire Puddings super fluffy.
    • Make one large Yorkshire pudding by using a 9 by 13-inch pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F, add 2 Tablespoons beef fat or vegetable oil to the bottom of the pan, then pour in the batter. Bake according to recipe instructions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Yorkshire PuddingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 132mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 195IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 1.3mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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