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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!

Inside Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese.

Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese

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By Linda Hennessey
This local restaurant serves up great soul food and southern-style cooking. Given the ingredients in ...
(10 ratings)

Pickled Red Onions

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By Barbara Lentz
Great for tacos
A bowl of Grilled Peaches.

Grilled Peaches By Freda

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By FREDA GABLE
Grilled peaches and Georgia peaches, of course, are a wonderful surprise while camping or anytime. ...
(2 ratings)
5 Cheese Macaroni with the cheese baked until golden brown.

5 Cheese Macaroni

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By Jenifer Carnegie
Whether it is a summer picnic or Christmas dinner, all year around, my family asks ...
(61 ratings)
A tray of Fried Green Tomatoes fried until golden brown.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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By Heather Haddo
I've lived in a Southern state for over 6 years now and I've finally made ...
(2 ratings)

Zesty Coleslaw

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By Darci Juris
This is not your ordinary coleslaw recipe....it's got a different flavor with the added cilantro ...
Green bean bundles on a white plate.

Green Bean Bundles

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By Susan Cutler
These are awesome as a side dish. You don't have to use fresh green beans. ...
(2 ratings)

To Die For Beef Tacos

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By Jeanne Gliddon
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I am posting my delicious beef tacos! I ...
(4 ratings)

Grilled Stone Fruit

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By Ashley Muller
I just love stone fruits such as peaches or nectarines, apricots, and plums. When ...
(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)

Comforting Oven-fried Okra, Squash, And Onion

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By Kathleen Hagood
Mmmm. Good old country comfort food with less fat than what I grew up ...
(2 ratings)

Smoky Orzo Casserole

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By Lynda Hayes
My husband created this dish. He wanted something flavorful and easy to fix. This ...
(3 ratings)
EXCELLENT :)

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

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By Marcia McCance
The first time I tasted this was at the gathering for my father's funeral. Our ...
(8 ratings)

Creamy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin

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By Diane Atherton
These creamy potatoes with just a hint of nutmeg was the perfect side dish to ...
(3 ratings)
Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles

Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles

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By Robin McClure-Eby
I Love These, miss when mom used to make them growing up, and they are ...
(1 rating)

Polish Pierogi

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By Linda Kauppinen
This recipe was handed down through my cousin's family. These are a great alternative ...
(1 rating)

Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans

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By Marsha Gardner
We lived out side of Boston in a small town when I was in grammar ...
(1 rating)

True Blue Beef Stew

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By Sherry Peyton
This is simply my version of an old standard. It stands on its own with ...
(3 ratings)

Harvard Beets, Grandma Calls Em Glazed Beets

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By Nancy J. Patrykus
This recipe has been in my family for years. Passed down from Grandma White. She called them ...
(4 ratings)

Southern Fried Cornbread

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By Mary A Favela
my familys favorite of all times Very Delicious its a Southern Thang....
(2 ratings)

Corn Dog Casserole

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By Lillian Russo
This is a recipe I made for my teen-aged nieces. They loved it! I made ...
(12 ratings)
Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck Old Southern Style in a serving bowl.

Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck, Southern Style

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By Caroline Reznicek
WARNING! WARNING! This recipe is not fat or sugar-free! Definitely not for diabetics, dieters, or ...
(2 ratings)
Mediterranean Salad in a serving bowl.

Mediterranean Salad

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By Liz Carrier
Light salad with great Greek flavor. After a couple of hours, the croutons will begin ...
(6 ratings)
A bowl of Summer Roasted Corn Salad.

Summer Roasted Corn Salad

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By Christine Hadden
Summertime finds me with an overabundance of corn. This side dish is a refreshing change ...
(3 ratings)
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