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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!

Catie's Island Tuna Salad

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By Catie B
I found this recipe many years ago and adapted it. During the years I made ...
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Pineapple baked beans in casserole dish

Pineapple Baked Beans

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By Brenda Dixon
Everyone loves my baked beans and I am frequently asked to bring them to potlucks! ...
(4 ratings)

Pea Salad

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By LESLIE TRYTHALL
A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and this is my modified version of ...
(3 ratings)

Simple Ranch Potato Salad

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By Sherry Monfils
A simple to make ranch flavored salad for when you want to make potato salad ...
(3 ratings)

Mango, Avocado, And Cucumber Salsa

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By Debora Hotard
I love Hispanic-inspired flavors and keep Spanish oregano and cilantro in my home garden. My ...
(2 ratings)

Mexicano Shrimp Cocktail

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By Lou Kostura
I originally tried this in a tiny Mexican general store in Calistoga California. They serve ...
(3 ratings)

Applewood Smoked Bacon And Maple Calico Beans

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By Deb Lund
This is one of those great sides that everyone seems to love even if they ...
(2 ratings)

Crock Pot Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

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By Adrienne May
This is a great breakfast/brunch dish. It tastes like the casserole from Cracker Barrel.
(1 rating)

Sweet Potato Harira Maghreb

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By Brenda Washnock
Harira is a savory tomato and lentil Moroccan soup, it’s known as the national soup ...
(1 rating)

Mississippi Mash

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By Jean Goss
One of our family favorite comfort foods, smothered potatoes and onions, great for any meal!
(2 ratings)

Colcannon - Traditional Irish Dish

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By Ann Hatzimangas
This was one of my favourite dishes growing up and still is. It's difficult to ...
(7 ratings)

Baked Mac And Cheese With Italian Stewed Tomatoes

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By Sue Faccone
I save the sauce to use with another meal. Also, you could add buttered bread ...
(1 rating)

Easter Bunny Mashed Potatoes

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By Marilyn Davidson
If you have kids that don't like veggies, try this one at Easter dinner. The ...
(2 ratings)

Jason's Drunken Beer & Bacon Mac And Cheese

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By Jason Vincik
TIP: Got leftover mac and cheese in the fridge? Roll it into 2-inch ...
(2 ratings)

Savory Sweet Potato Skins

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By Monica H
Maybe you think this is too much cheese for one potato? No such thing ...
(1 rating)

Zucchini And Sweet Potato Pasta

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By Jessica Caruso
I love pasta. Spaghetti noodles of ALL TYPE. This was my first time using veggie ...
(1 rating)

Earthy, Black Bean Soup With Fresh Relish

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By Julia Ferguson
I was looking for a very flavorful black bean soup that would be worthy of ...
(2 ratings)

Melody's Hearts And Caps

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By Melody Flynn
This is excellent served with grilled steak or chicken.
(2 ratings)

Candied Squash --- Yum Yum!!!

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By Bobby (*_*)
I have been making Candied Squash for years. My family loves it. When I made ...
(4 ratings)

Scrumptious Shrimp Wontons

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By Brad Nichols
Great with sweet chili sauce or Soy sauce for dipping, this recipe combines the great ...
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Mushroom Caps Made Famous By Grandma

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By Samantha Jacobs
These are a HUGE hit in my house. On christmas eve my family does a ...
(4 ratings)

Christmas Hominy

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By Becky Hallstrom
I call this Christmas Hominy because, for some reason, I only make it during the ...
(7 ratings)

Lea's Mushroom Potatoes

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By Leanne D.
My husband loves these potatoes, so do I. They're simple twice baked potatoes with sautéed ...
(3 ratings)

Sauteed Kale With Tomatoes And Queso Fresca Cheese

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By Robin DuPree
I found this recipe called, "Braised Chard Stems with Saffron and Tomatoes" in a free ...
(1 rating)
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