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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!

Jd's Fried Macaroni And Cheese

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By Kathy Schroeder
The first time I saw this, a friend who is a student at the University ...
(2 ratings)

Bacon And Brown Sugar Topped Sweet Potato Bake

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By Adrienne May
This savory sweet potato casserole is so good! Everything is better with bacon!!
(2 ratings)

Holiday Spinach Casserole

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By Kim Miller
This casserole is so cheesy and creamy and sort of sets like a souffle. It's ...
(6 ratings)

Fluffy Cranberry Salad

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By Melissa Harris
One of my favorites during the holidays. Great way to incorporate cranberries during traditional Thanksgiving. ...
(2 ratings)

Steamed Cabbage With Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes

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By Dene Mitzel
Don't forget to have your New year's Day cabbage for prosperity in the new year! ...
(9 ratings)

Tzimmes

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By Jackie Marinoff
Tzimmes is a Jewish sweet casserole dish traditionally served during the holidays such as Passover, ...
(4 ratings)

Blondie's Green Bean Casserole (not Your Mama's Recipe!)

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By Blondie Pussycat
After serving the traditional green bean casserole for many years, I decided to change it... ...
(4 ratings)

Baked Crab Dip

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By Michelle Hickey
This recipe will amaze you. It can also be served as a rich side dish ...
(2 ratings)

Rosie's Sweet Potatoes

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By Jean Romero
Thank you Aunt Brenda for this dish. It has been a family Thanksgiving dish and ...
(4 ratings)

Sensational Spinach

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By Barb Janisse
This is a vegetable side dish that we have had in our family for many ...
(3 ratings)

Oyster Dressing

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By Peggi Anne Tebben
My recipe I use all the time. We used to have mega buffets on 4 ...
(4 ratings)

Redneck Mac 'n Cheese Casserole

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By Cheryl Kemptner
Redneck Mac 'n Cheese Casserole is like no other you've ever tried. Now, before ...
(10 ratings)

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

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By Dannell L
It's not your grandma's stuffing! It's awesome. It's a staple on our Thanksgiving table. I ...
(1 rating)
A platter of roasted sweet potatoes with honey.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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By Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
A revised approach to an old traditional favorite, sweet potatoes. Roasted vegetables preserve the nutritional ...
(2 ratings)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Cauliflower

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By Dee Tourville
These are really good. Hubby doesn't like balsamic vinegar so I don't put any on ...
(1 rating)

Apples, Bacon And Cranberries With White Cheddar

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By Barbara Miller
The inspiration for this dessert comes from my mother. Every evening she would have her ...
(2 ratings)

Fall Harvest Sammie

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By Barbara Mayo
Love to eat this in the fall with and without a cup of soup!
(4 ratings)

Chipotle Mayo Topping For Roasted Corn On The Cob

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By Adriana Torres
Words cannot express how much I love Mexican street corn! You can find it in ...
(4 ratings)

Breakfast Nom Nom

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By Michelle Koletar/Mertz
I saw a diner cook on TV do something similar to this & thought it ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Twisty Sista Breadsticks.

Twisty Sista' Breadsticks

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By Gina Davis
I have never really been happy with breadstick recipes for some reason. Either they were ...
(1 rating)

Roasted Potatoes With Bacon

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By Joy Hall
This is one of those dishes that are made phenomenal by using cast iron. I ...
(1 rating)
Sausage stuffed zucchini and yellow squash boats

Stuffed Summer Squash

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By Linda Wasko
I found this recipe in our local newspaper many years ago. It now bears no ...
(4 ratings)

Chilled Cantaloupe, Mango And Peach Soup

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By Pam Ellingson
I used to make this chilled soup during the summers when I worked with my ...
(3 ratings)

Florida Slaw

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By Tiege Rd
This is light and so refreshing on a hot summer day or alongside a burger.
(2 ratings)
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