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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!

Two glasses of Rich & Creamy Cranberry-Pineapple Salad.

Rich & Creamy Cranberry-pineapple Salad

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By V Seward
I like to experiment with salads. Craving something creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor, I ...
(8 ratings)
Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole on a plate.

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

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By Jill Cooks
A perfect pair.
(8 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)
Sweet Potato Casserole ready to be served.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Monica Nichols
I have had this recipe for years now, it's very rich and fattening. I prefer ...
(3 ratings)
Holiday Cornbread Dressing ready to be served.

Holiday Cornbread Dressing

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By Liz Owen
This is my children's Mimi's recipe that she passed down to me. It has served ...
(2 ratings)
Souper Potatoes Au Gratin ready to be served.

"souper" Potatoes Au Gratin

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By Mikekey *
An easy au gratin recipe. Great with pork. If you prefer to leave ...
(4 ratings)
Thanksgiving Stuffing baked until golden brown.

Thanksgiving Stuffing

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By Michelle Antonacci
This recipe is one of our family traditions. The stuffing is so wonderful! The dried ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Deb's Easy Corn Casserole on a plate.

Deb's Easy Corn Casserole

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By Lisa Beasley
My mother, Deb, started a handwritten recipe book with all of us kids' faves and ...
(4 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)
Herb Crusted Salmon With Pasta Florentine on a plate.

Herb Crusted Salmon With Pasta Florentine

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By Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
A great date night recipe!
(4 ratings)
Almond-Bacon Bread Stuffing ready to serve.

Almond-bacon Bread Stuffing

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By Amy H.
This stuffing is my absolute favorite thing about the holidays!
(2 ratings)
Sweet Potato Casserole baked until golden brown.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Leanna Trimmer
Passed on to me from my husband's side of the family. Super yummy at the ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Sweet Potato Latkes (Sweet Potato Pancakes).

Sweet Potato Latkes (sweet Potato Pancakes)

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By Joan Hunt
Shredded sweet potatoes stand in for russets in this version of potato pancakes, and puréed ...
(4 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)
A platter of Ultimate Crispy Smashed Potatoes.

Ultimate Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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By Kitchen Crew
Tired of basic roasted potatoes? Then try smashed potatoes. Each bite has crispy toasted skin ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Hot German Potato Salad.

Hot German Potato Salad

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By Opal Jackson-Cakmak
Super easy, this one-skillet hot German potato salad with vinegar and bacon is a great ...
(5 ratings)
Two bowls of Soooo Southern Magic Beans with cornbread.

Soooo Southern Magic Beans

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By Lori Harbin-Combs
I have been perfecting my beans for many years. Many people have told me that ...
(15 ratings)
A bowl of Maw-Maw's True Louisiana Cajun Dirty Rice.

Maw-maw's True Louisiana Cajun Dirty Rice

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By Stacey Lawson
My family is Cajun, my grandparents spoke Cajun French as well as English, for every ...
(3 ratings)
Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans in a bowl over rice.

Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

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By Dawn Tesam
I love beans but I never remembered to overnight soak them. Then a friend of ...
(7 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)
Bowl of Super Bowl Award Winning Chili with shredded cheese.

Super Bowl Award Winning Chili Beans

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By Joyce Newman
My personal recipe for spicy chili beans won a "Chili Cook-Off" at a Super Bowl ...
(14 ratings)
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