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Blue Ribbon Vegetable Recipes

Eating your veggies has never tasted so good! Browse this collection of deliciously creative side dish recipes featuring vegetables of all kinds.

Bowls of Old Fashion Pinto Beans.

Old Fashion Pinto Beans

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By Martha Robbins
This is the way I grew up cooking beans and still prefer them to the ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

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By Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Who doesn't love onion rings? I do, but didn't know they were really easy to ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Deep Fried Mushrooms with dipping sauce.

Deep-fried Mushrooms

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By Jamie Ball
These deep-fried mushrooms are a favorite of my youngest son. They're his special treat.
(4 ratings)
A large bowl of Southern Fried Cabbage.

Southern Fried Cabbage

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By Michelle Crawford
This was my favorite growing up. It was a New Year's Eve tradition (and still ...
(6 ratings)
Turnip Leek Gruyere Cheese Bake ready to be served.

Turnip Leek Gruyere Cheese Bake

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By Sherry Blizzard
Yay! I created a fantastic new recipe to use my turnips and leeks. Turnips ...
(3 ratings)
A bite of Italian Green Bean Casserole.

Italian Green Bean Casserole

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By Joan Brown
Every time I bring this to a covered-dish gathering, everyone raves about it. My grandmother, ...
(3 ratings)
Stuffed Bell Peppers on a plate.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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By Donna Brown
This is a good way to use an abundant supply of fresh veggies in the ...
(11 ratings)
A platter of Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings.

Pam's Variations On A Theme - Onion Rings

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By Pam Ellingson
As my Dad used to say, "I have a Hankering for some onion rings!" I ...
(3 ratings)
Roasted Butternut Squash in Brown Sugar on a platter.

Roasted Butternut Squash In Brown Sugar

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By Tiffany Bannworth
This is great for soups, sauces, pies, sweet bread, or even cubed and sauteed.
(2 ratings)
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers ready to be served.

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

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By Kristin D
These are AWESOME for a quick and hearty weeknight meal. I hope you all enjoy ...
(7 ratings)
Acorn Squash Baked in Butter and Maple Syrup.

Acorn Squash Baked In Butter And Maple Syrup

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By Jane Whittaker
When acorn squash became plentiful in the fall, my Mom would fix this frequently, and ...
(5 ratings)
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butternut Squash on a platter.

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Butternut Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
I love butternut squash just about any way. But with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

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By Mary Elsener
I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...
(3 ratings)
A big bowl of Chinese Style Broccoli and Zucchini Stir-Fry.

Chinese Style Broccoli And Zucchini Stir-fry

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By Jessica Fontenot
This is another one of my favorite sides to make. The original recipe doesn't call ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

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By Jennifer J
My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...
(3 ratings)
The Not So Sweet Potato Casserole ready to serve.

The Not So Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Sherry Peyton
My family may be one of ten who really doesn't like the marshmallowy, brown sugary ...
(4 ratings)
Broccoli and Rice Casserole ready to be served.

Broccoli And Rice Casserole

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By Rose Dailey
This is my version because I like spicy. :-)
(10 ratings)
Vegetarian Squash Saute Pasta in a serving dish.

Vegetarian Squash Saute Pasta Dish

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By Rebecca Trent
This is something new I decided to try. My family loves squash. I combined the ...
(1 rating)
Grits & Greens Casserole ready to be served.

Grits And Greens Casserole

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By Debbie W
This dish will convert a proclaimed grits hater into a grits lover. This creamy cheesy ...
(27 ratings)
Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic.

Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic

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By Stephanie Beacham
I just made this last weekend. Salt and pepper chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad.

Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad

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By Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Love this salad for something different to be served as a Mexican side, over your ...
(2 ratings)
Scooping the Crunch Topped Pumpkin Casserole.

Crunchy-topped Pumpkin Casserole

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By Ronna Farley
I've been tweaking this recipe for years. The result is a great combination of sweet, ...
(11 ratings)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

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By Ashley Gunderson
Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!
(26 ratings)
A platter of Grilled Squash With Balsamic Drizzle.

Grilled Squash With Balsamic Drizzle

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By Sherri Williams
I love all types of squash and I love to grill. The balsamic reduction ...
(2 ratings)
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