When cooking for the holidays this year, a lot of people may scale down their recipes to suit smaller gatherings. Spectrum News 1 wanted to help out in the kitchen and bring you dishes that even a novice cook can try. 

Anchor Claudine Chalfant checks in with "The Chef & The Foodie" to get expert tips on preparing the perfect side dishes to go along with lamb chops or any entree. Here is a look at how to prepare Brussels sprout and cilantro rice.