OFF THE TABLE: 6 classic Christmas side dishes that have disappeared from American celebrations

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From ABC News:

Christmas dinner may revolve around a honey-glazed ham or prime rib today, but for generations of Americans, it was the side dishes that truly defined the holiday table.

Long before trendy TikTok foods, freezer-aisle staples and sheet-pan shortcuts, Christmas spreads featured labor-intensive recipes that were passed down and cooked fresh once a year.

Creamed vegetables, piped potatoes and slow-braised winter produce reflected regional roots and Old World traditions.

As tastes shifted, entertaining grew more casual and time became a luxury, many of these classic sides quietly faded from Christmas menus.


The six less-popular dishes are creamed onions, duchess potatoes, spinach soufflé, braised red cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, and parsnips.

Do any of these dishes appear on your holiday table? Tell us in the comments.

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