Side dishes can be the most exciting part of a holiday meal. Why settle for cranberry sauce from a can with tantalizing recipes like these floating around the web? 

Roasted Pumpkin Sage Soup by Skinnytaste.com

A good soup makes a great appetizer. Celebrate the flavors of fall with savory pumpkin and sage. Click on Title for FULL RECIPE

Cranberry Sauce with Dried Figs by Martha Stewart

Nobody does holidays like Martha! This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is a surefire winner.

Sauteéd Spinach with Garlic by Martha Stewart

Sauteed spinach is a cinch to make, and a green vegetable dish really rounds out your holiday meal. Click on Title for FULL RECIPE

Lemon-and-Thyme Potato Gratin by Martha Stewart

Just the right amount of cheese! This dish makes a mouth-watering alternative to baked or mashed potatos.Click on Title for FULL RECIPE

Wild Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts by Martha Stewart 

Delicious on any occasion, this side should appeal to even the pickiest eater at your table. Click on Title for FULL RECIPE

Stressing out over your holiday spread? Here are some fabulous recipes sure to please the whole family.

Roasted Turkey Roulade by Barefoot Contessa

A delicious and innovative twist on the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, this roulade wins points for both creativity and flavor with its sausage-infused stuffing.  Click on title for FULL RECIPE

Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter by Barefoot Contessa

The classic turkey course, with a succulent and luxurious truffle butter to bring your holiday gathering to the next level. Click on title for FULL RECIPE

Apple- and Cranberry-stuffed Pork Loin by Didi Bunova

Just as festive as a turkey, and every bit as tasty! Pork loin is a great option for the family who's not tied down to tradition. The combination of pork, apples and cranberry is a holiday classic in its own right.