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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!

Marinated Cucumbers, Onion, and Tomatoes in a serving bowl.

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions And Tomatoes

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By Angie Buehler
I grew up marinating cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes every summer as a side dish. Always ...
(8 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)
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)
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 big bowl of ranch pasta salad.

Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Dawn Whitted
This is one of my most requested pasta salads at my house. There are few ...
(3 ratings)
Bacon bits sprinkled on top of the Southern Potato Salad.

Southern Potato Salad

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By Pam Lloyd
This is a recipe I have been making for my family for as long as ...
(3 ratings)
A serving of squash casserole on a plate.

Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole

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By Sherri Jackson
This is a tried and true Southern recipe that can be modified by adding meat ...
(17 ratings)
A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

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By Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Who doesn't love onion rings? I do, but didn't know they were really easy to ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Bonnie's Best Oven Baked Fries and Potato Wedges.

Bonnie's Best Blue Ribbon Oven Baked Fries

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By BonniE !
I have always had a passion for French fries, and therefore, I could never pass ...
(72 ratings)
Jars of Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad.

Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

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By LINDA BAILEY
This stays in the refrigerator for up to two months, but never lasts that long! ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Sherry Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts.

Sherry Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

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By Lou Kostura
Tried something new with Brussels sprouts and this recipe hits it outta the park. I ...
(8 ratings)
Golden Brown Baked Italian Sausages.

Baked Italian Sausages

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By Colleen Sowa
This is a great way to cook Italian sausages! Just a few minutes of prep ...
(11 ratings)
Tomato Pie with a golden brown crust.

Tomato Pie

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By Cathie Valentine
This recipe was found while visiting Hilton Head Island one summer. We added our twist ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Roasted Corn With Garlic and Olive Oil.

Roasted Corn With Garlic And Olive Oil

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By Shannon Hinkle
My husband is a corn lover and loves it when I make him this! If ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Old-Fashioned Fried Onion Rings.

Old-fashioned Fried Onion Rings

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By Bonnie Glazier
These came out so good! Light, crunchy, and just plain delish.
(3 ratings)
A large bowl of Southern Fried Cabbage.

Southern Fried Cabbage

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By Michelle Crawford
This was my favorite growing up. It was a New Year's Eve tradition (and still ...
(6 ratings)
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake ready to be served.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake

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By Ellen Curry
I did this instead of making individual potato cakes and frying them. Trying to get ...
(20 ratings)

Deep Fried Onion Rings With Dipping Sauce

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By Susan Bartley
I know there are quite a few steps to these yummy golden brown rings, but ...
(1 rating)

Yeast Waffle With Fresh Strawberry Rum Syrup

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By Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
Waffles were so new to me and I was not into waffles and pancakes until ...
(3 ratings)

Baked Onion Rings

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By Kris Krajacic
We love homemade onion rings but trying to get away from the deep fryer; these ...
(3 ratings)
Plates of Middle Eastern Style Potato Salad.

Middle Eastern Style Potato Salad

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By Kathy W
I was inspired by a recipe I read somewhere in the far distant past to ...
(5 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)
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)

Broccolini With Lemon And Rosemary

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By Barbara Lentz
Yummy even better when chared
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