When it comes to the holiday season, dairy can be hard to avoid. Grandma is famous for swirling way too much butter into her mashed potatoes, and those luscious pies usually involve a heavy dose of cream. But if you’re dairy-free, all hope for a festive holiday is far from lost. That’s right, we’ve done the impossible: we’ve designed an entire holiday meal that doesn’t include milk, cream, or butter.
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No holiday table would be complete without a big pot of collard greens.
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Slightly sweet, slightly tangy cranberry salad is a Southern staple from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
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While we love a classic ambrosia salad, sometimes we just can’t resist throwing a few marshmallows into this holiday staple.
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Over the holidays, slow-cookers help us save precious oven space. These Slow-Cooker Green Beans are an easy way to get more veggies on the table.
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If you’re running out of oven space, this simple stovetop dish will be your Hail Mary.
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After a quick boil, smashing the brussels sprouts and then roasting them helps them become extra-crispy.
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Fried okra doesn’t need much dressing up—a little cornmeal goes a long way.
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Collard greens and ham hocks just go together like peanut butter and jelly.
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No need for mayo—these baby red potatoes, tossed in mustard and mixed up with green beans, stand on their own.
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This stunning squash blossom only calls for a few ingredients, letting the bright orange squash flower really shine.
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There is one dish that any born-and-bred Southerner can’t live without. Serve this gooey, decadent macaroni and cheese for a memorable holiday side for guests to enjoy.
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Be prepared with the perfect party snack for guests with this spicy, Southern-style deviled egg recipe. There is no occasion that cannot be improved upon by a deviled egg.
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No dairy. No problem. These crispy roasted potatoes are packed full of flavor to make for a delicious holiday side dish.
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Give your air fryer a whirl for the perfect golden, crisp fries made with less mess and less calories.
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