Delicious Side Dishes: Root Vegetables & Potato Recipes

What are the best side dishes to serve with brisket or turkey? From baking red potatoes in aluminum foil to making innovative sweet potato fries, learn healthy ways to prepare root vegetables that are never boring.

How to Bake Red Potatoes in an Aluminum Foil Packet for the Oven

Published Sep,08 2011 | By Irena Eaves

Foil packets filled with potatoes are a convenient side dish for the grill, but you can use the same method to prepare potatoes in your oven. The tightly sealed foil packets lock in steam, allowing the potatoes to become creamy and tender. Best of all, cleanup is a breeze. Simply discard the aluminum foil and enjoy.