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20 Elegant Sides from Bon Appétit

Whether you're having a small dinner party or serving up a traditional holiday meal, you always want to leave your guests wanting more, and these 20 elegant and delicious side dishes will suit the occasion.

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Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Breadcrumb Topping
Humble cauliflower and Brussels sprouts become luxurious in this decadent gratin.

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Glazed Pearl Onions in Port with Bay Leaves
It takes just six ingredients to create this intensely flavored dish.

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Citrus-Glazed Carrots
Orange and lime juices give bright flavor to these buttery carrots.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Currants and Chestnuts
Sauted shaved Brussels sprouts are livened up with the addition of currants, apple cider, and balsamic vinegar.

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Brussels Sprouts and Baby Carrots with Lemon-Chive Butter
Lemon-Chive butter adds a lush, fresh note to earthy Brussels sprouts and carrots.

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Roasted Fennel with Olives and Garlic
Roasting brings out fennel's sweet side, balanced by briny olives and a generous amount of garlic.

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Balsamic-Braised Cipolline Onions with Pomegranate
Cipolline onions get a touch of sweet-tart flavor from balsamic vinegar and ruby-red pomegranate seeds.

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Lemon-Roasted Green Beans with Marcona Almonds
This fresh twist on green beans amandine gets extra crunch from Marcona almonds.

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Smashed Rutabagas with Ginger-Roasted Pears
If you've never had rutabagas, here's a great way to try them. Ginger-roasted pears add sweetness and a touch of spice -- the perfect balance for this earthy root vegetable.

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Port-Roasted Chestnuts with Grapes
The richness of chestnuts plays deliciously against the concentrated sweetness of roasted grapes.

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