- Cranberry-Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes (dessert as a side, yes)
- Green Bean Casserole (what else are crispy fried onions used for)
- Broccoli Salad (a fan favorite for good reason)
- Mashed Potatoes (staple #1)
- Pecan Sweet Potatoes (pecans are a Texas requirement)
- Stuffing (staple #2)
- Cornbread Casserole (corn inside cornbread, yeah, my element)
- Rolls (simple is sometimes best, and staple #3)
- Angel Food Cake Salad (this one has grown on me over the years)
- Mac-n-Cheese (kids, kids, kids)