With Thanksgiving just around the corner, accompany the turkey with these comforting side dishes from Randy Feltis!

Heirloom carrots with orange and sage

Ingredients:

2 lbs heirloom carrots scrubbed and halved

2 oranges

3 shallots sliced

Handful sage

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

Nub of butter

Method:

1)    In a large sauce pan, caramelize shallots and carrots in olive oil.

2)    Deglaze with the juice of two oranges, and season with salt and pepper.

3)    Add butter and sage. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Dad’s baby potatoes with capers and rosemary

Ingredients:

2 lbs. baby potatoes

½ cup capers

1 cup water

1 handful fresh rosemary

½ cup olive oil

salt and pepper

Method:

1)    In a nonstick pan, add all ingredients. Bring to a boil and stir until all the water evaporates.

2)    Crush potatoes with a large spoon, and let brown in existing oil.

3)    Serve in large bowl and top with pan juices.

Courtesy Randy Feltis, @oscarsbarrie