Part 2: Choose a stuffing
These stuffings make enough for a 15 lb (6.75 kg) turkey. Increase them for larger birds, even doubling for a 25 lb (11 kg) one.
Recipes:
Grandma Grummett's Sage and Onion Bread Stuffing
Steve Pitt uses this stuffing for his Christmas turkeys
Chorizo and Rice Stuffing
Just a touch of heat from the sausage adds zip to this colourful mixture inspired by the Frizado family of Whitby, Ont.
Cranberry Egg Bread Stuffing
Use tart apples, such as Northern Spy or Granny Smith, for this delicious, fruit-accented stuffing.
Part 3: Pick a vegetable
Choose just one or an assortment of these enticing side dishes to match the big bird.
Recipes:
Baked Fennel Parmesan
While we all look forward to the traditional side dishes of Christmas dinner, tender fennel under a blanket of crispy cheese adds new personality to the meal.
Creamy Carrot Purée
This brilliant orange dish adds colour to the holiday table.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are simple, tasty pleasures suitable for any occasion.
Mashed Potato Patties
Make these patties for a Christmas-dinner change.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Serve everyone's favourite holiday comfort food as is or add bread crumbs and egg and form into crisp, baked patties.
Lemon Roast Potatoes
These crispy golden brown potatoes add zest to a familiar menu.
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