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Blue Ribbon Side Recipes

Memorable sides can make the meal... or even become a meal in themselves. Dig into these scrumptious sides: vegetables, casseroles, risottos, beans and more!

A platter of Oven-Roasted Asparagus.

Oven-roasted Asparagus

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By Lisa Foote
Roasting vegetables brings out great flavor, without adding calories. This is a simple process that ...
(2 ratings)
Yummy Baked Rice With Beef Consomme and Mushrooms in a bowl.

Yummy Baked Rice With Beef Consomme And Mushrooms

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By Jamie Tarence
This buttery, beefy, out-of-this-world yummy baked rice made with beef consommé and mushrooms is known ...
(1 rating)
Texas Potatoes on a plate with toast.

Texas Potatoes

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By Susan Whitley
Simple to prepare and great for pot lucks.
(3 ratings)
Bowls of Mexican Rice.

Mexican Rice

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By Emma Menchaca
This recipe is so easy and classic. Another recipe passed down from generation to generation. ...
(13 ratings)
Louisiana Carrot Souffle ready to serve.

Louisiana Carrot Souffle

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By Janis McRae
Great, light, fluffy carrots as served at a famous Louisiana restaurant!
(2 ratings)
A platter of Roasted Asparagus With Tomatoes and Gorgonzola.

Roasted Asparagus With Tomatoes And Gorgonzola

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By Marjorie Koslow
This recipe came from a friend who, after eating it in a restaurant in Key ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Mayonnaise-Roasted Potatoes.

Mayonnaise-roasted Potatoes

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By Susan Feliciano
One more recipe from that little tin box I found high on a shelf today. ...
(3 ratings)
A slice of Crustless Zucchini Quiche on a plate.

Crustless Zucchini Quiche

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By Anita Hoffman
Even zucchini haters love this very easy-to-make, delicious quiche.
(19 ratings)
Golden brown Hash Brown Potato Casserole.

Hash Brown Potato Casserole

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By Nancy Campbell
This is a quick and easy favorite side. The recipe can be cut in half ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Asparagus With Dijon Sauce.

Asparagus With Dijon Sauce

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By Robyn Bruce
I just love, love, LOVE asparagus! This is a great recipe with a bit of ...
(1 rating)
Fried Cabbage With Bacon ready to serve.

Fried Cabbage With Bacon

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By Kadijah James
I love this as a main dish or a side dish ever since my grandma ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Boxty (Irish Potato Dish).

Boxty (irish Potato Dish)

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By Cari Blowers
"Boxty on the griddle, boxty in the pan. If you can't make boxty, you'll never ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Perfect Roasted Potatoes.

Perfect Roast Potatoes

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By Clare Chambers
A perfect roast potato is one that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of My Husband's Favorite Zucchini Recipe.

My Husband's Favorite Zucchini Recipe

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By Jamie Burris
I asked my husband if there was anything he wanted me to post. He said ...
(19 ratings)
A bowl of Juet.

Juet

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By Marlene Fields
Juet is pronounced like "foot" but with a "J". My great-grandmother brought this recipe from Belgium ...
(2 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze.

Grilled Vegetables With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze

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By Denise Lepard
My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn't ...
(3 ratings)
Kugelis ready to be sliced.

Kugelis

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By Jamie Burris
My great-grandparents immigrated from Lithuania in the early 20th century and brought with them this ...
(24 ratings)
A bowl of Spanish Rice.

Spanish Rice

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By Lisa Kudek
This is how we Mexicans from California make our rice. We call it Spanish rice, ...
(11 ratings)
Grandma's Cranberry Salad ready to be served.

Grandma's Cranberry Salad

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By Leah Stacey
I grew up with my grandmother and mom making this every year for the holidays. ...
(33 ratings)
Bacon Mushroom Noodle Casserole ready to serve.

Bacon Mushroom Noodle Casserole

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By Jessica Silva
I am always in the mood for some comfort food. And for me, that includes ...
(7 ratings)
Shrimp Pasta Salad ready to serve.

Shrimp Pasta Salad

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By Michelle Flory
My girls love this. I make it with leftover steamed shrimp.
(3 ratings)
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple tossed with vinegar.

Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Apple

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By Susan McGreevy
Some people don't like Brussels sprouts, but I happen to love them. And this recipe ...
(2 ratings)
Favorite Green Bean Casserole ready to be served.

Favorite Green Bean Casserole

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By Dene Mitzel
Some of the green bean casseroles I have made over the years have been just ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Parmesan Garlic Mashed Turnips.

Parmesan Garlic Mashed Turnips

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By Patsy Fowler
I love my turnips cooked like this they are very tasty.
(2 ratings)
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