Whether it’s the creamy volcano of mashed potatoes with gravy lava, a tart burst of cranberry sauce ... for French or Italian bread or add sausage or bacon to the sautéed vegetables for a meaty bite.

You can order everything from a cooked turkey to an array of sides at these local restaurants in the Des Moines metro.

McDonald's breakfast sauce is harder to come by nowadays, but a former chef has a recipe that can help you make your own.