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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!

Southern Fried Cabbage in a bowl.

Southern Fried Cabbage

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By Cecilia Rowe
This is my absolute favorite way to prepare and serve cabbage. The only downfall to ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Squash Stir-Fry.

Squash Stir-fry

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By Beverley Williams
To make this side dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
(3 ratings)
Bonnie's Potato and Onion Pie.

Bonnie's Potato And Onion Pie

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By BonniE !
This is a great side dish with tons of flavor and is easy to prepare. ...
(11 ratings)
Grilled Caesar Salad on a plate.

Grilled Caesar Salad

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By Trish Morris
I had this once in a bistro and copied it to my liking. I hope ...
(5 ratings)
A bowl of Eggless Potato Salad.

Eggless Potato Salad

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By Misty Mosley
My mom started making this when my sister and I were kids for every potluck ...
(6 ratings)
Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin baked until golden brown.

Zucchini And Squash Au Gratin

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By Bobbie Seacrist
This zucchini and squash au gratin is an amazing side dish and cooks up so ...
(18 ratings)
Maple Bacon Potato Salad in a serving bowl.

Maple Bacon Potato Salad

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By Hidemi Walsh
Potato salad with zucchini and crispy bacon. Since bacon and maple syrup are a great ...
(5 ratings)
Squash Casserole baked until golden brown.

Squash Casserole

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By Wendy Pitts
I wasn't a squash fan until I married and tried my mother-in-law's squash casserole. I've ...
(9 ratings)
A plate of Honey-Glazed Parsnips.

Honey-glazed Parsnips

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By Michelle Bersani =^..^=
My nephew and nieces love these. So does my hubby (me, too)! Carrots are also ...
(2 ratings)
Asparagus Casserole on two plates.

Asparagus Casserole

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By Erin Kirkland
Our extended family loves this recipe. It comes from my Grandmother Morrow. This is our ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Un-fried Fried Green Tomato Squash.

Un-fried Fried Green Tomato And Squash

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By Cathy Tate
I love tomatoes, and squash is my favorite summer vegetable. Being from the South - ...
(5 ratings)
Apricot-Glazed Sweet Potatoes.

Apricot-glazed Sweet Potatoes

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By Tammy Raynes
To save time in the kitchen around the holidays, cook, peel, and refrigerate the sweet ...
(2 ratings)
Roasted Vegetables With Pasta in a serving bowl.

Roasted Vegetables With Pasta

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By Ina Cobh
This is my go-to picnic recipe. I love it!
(11 ratings)
Beer Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes ready to serve.

Beer Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes

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By Dawn Whitted
When I first met my hubby, his parents took us to a restaurant in the ...
(2 ratings)
Bacon and Tomato Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Bacon And Tomato Pasta Salad

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By Marianne Gleason
Perfect side dish for a hot summer night. It comes together quickly and is ...
(4 ratings)
Colorful Party Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Colorful Party Pasta Salad

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By Megan Todd
This recipe is a family favorite that is requested for every bonfire, birthday party, holiday ...
(2 ratings)
Bowl of Pasta Vegetable Salad.

Pasta Vegetable Salad

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By Stacy Wood
Great side dish with chicken or barbecue.
(6 ratings)
Deli Mac Salad in a serving bowl.

Deli Mac Salad

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By Helene Mulvihill
This is a family recipe from my husband's family. They owned a deli in New ...
(21 ratings)
A Frittata slice on a plate.

Frittata/spanish Tortilla

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By Dale Arthur
Combine this frittata with a nice salad and this dish will make a great brunch ...
(2 ratings)
Grilled Vegetables With A Tangy Sauce on a plate.

Grilled Vegetables With A Tangy Sauce

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By Susan Feliciano
I love making up flavorful sauces for marinating and basting. I used to avoid things ...
(5 ratings)
Old-Fashioned Potato Loaf on a serving platter.

Old-fashioned Potato Loaf

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By Martha Price
My grandmother used to make this when I was a little girl when my siblings ...
(6 ratings)
A bowl of Garden Couscous Salad.

Garden Couscous Salad

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By Karie Houghton
My husband introduced me to this family favorite. Honestly, I had never tried couscous before ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of Creamy Polenta with Parmesan cheese.

Creamy Polenta

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By Annamaria Settanni McDonald
Oh my gosh, do I love polenta! It is soooo good! It's also a hearty ...
(2 ratings)
Rice Salad With A Citrus Vinaigrette in a serving bowl.

Rice Salad With A Citrus Vinaigrette

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By Kelly Phillips
This is an incredible salad to serve with grilled tilapia on a hot summer or ...
(3 ratings)
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