We're taking inspiration from celebrity chefs who put an updated spin on these 12 classic side dishes. There are all kinds of ways to switch things up.

A salad made with Brussels sprouts might not scream Christmas at first, but Aarón Sánchez's version, which uses seasonal ingredients and layers of spice, is one of his signature holiday sides.

“A crisp and tangy salad so delicious you’ll forget it’s mostly Brussels sprouts,” the post read. Viewers trying to replicate the recipe on their own could go to the official site for step ...

Once sliced, I toss the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then distribute them evenly on a baking sheet, placing the Brussels sprouts flat-side down. The ...

Shaved sprouts are dressed in a nutty vinaigrette, which creates the bed of the salad. Top it with avocado, blanched green beans and broccoli and a dusting of crispy quinoa.

Recipe: Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad Sizzling bacon fat wilts the brussels sprouts just enough to take off their raw edge. David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

The sprouts were steaming, bright green spheres and so big I did not know how I could elegantly fit a whole one in my mouth at once. I was intimidated. After at least 14 years of declaring ...