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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!

A bowl of 5 Minute Salsa with tortilla chips.

5 Minute Salsa

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By Deedee Miller
This is my favorite salsa. Even though it is easy and quick, it is delicious. ...
(1 rating)
A slice of Deb's Easy Corn Casserole on a plate.

Deb's Easy Corn Casserole

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By Lisa Beasley
My mother, Deb, started a handwritten recipe book with all of us kids' faves and ...
(4 ratings)
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers ready to be served.

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

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By Kristin D
These are AWESOME for a quick and hearty weeknight meal. I hope you all enjoy ...
(7 ratings)
8 Cheese Baked Macaroni ready to be served.

8 Cheese Baked Macaroni

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By Becky Hallstrom
When we were growing up, Mama used to make the best homemade macaroni and cheese ...
(6 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)

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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By Tonya Young
I'm always looking for a way to eat squash and this is a great one. ...
(11 ratings)
Golden brown Ritz Zucchini Cheddar Casserole.

Ritz Zucchini Cheddar Casserole

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By Deb Crane
This cracker zucchini cheddar casserole is truly addicting. You can use yellow squash and or ...
(19 ratings)
A platter of Cinnamon and Cumin Carrots.

Cinnamon And Cumin Carrots

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By Andy Anderson !
With colder weather on the way, it’s nice to have some comforting side dishes that ...
(10 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)
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)
Broccoli Filled Tomato Cups on a plate.

Broccoli Filled Tomato Cups

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By Robyn Bruce
These beautiful little tomato cups can be served as a side dish beside a good ...
(1 rating)
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)
Yummy Corn in a serving bowl.

Yummy Corn

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By Janet Parker
This is actually fresh creamed corn but when my family wants it they ask for ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Amish Onion Fritters.

Amish Onion Fritters

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By Lillian Russo
These are delicious onion fritters that I have made many times. This batter would also ...
(15 ratings)
Crazy Corn on a plate.

Crazy Corn

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By Ashley Dawkins
I am not a fan of mayonnaise, but I could eat this corn ALL summer ...
(15 ratings)
Country Garden Fritters With Chili Lemon Cream on a plate.

Country Garden Fritters With Chili Lemon Cream

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By Lori Harbin-Combs
I married the love of my life and he dislikes most veggies so I had ...
(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)
A platter of Parmesan Crusted Summer Squash.

Parmesan-crusted Summer Squash

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By Linda Smith
Something different as a side dish. I also eat them for breakfast.
(1 rating)
Golden Brown Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese.

Gluten-free Macaroni And Cheese

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By Heather Stepniewski
This was wonderful. It's rich and delicious. You don't even miss the wheat pasta.
(9 ratings)
A platter of Okra Beignets.

Okra Beignets

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By Sherry Blizzard
Okra lovers DELIGHT! This is a vegetarian version of something one might find with shrimp. ...
(1 rating)
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)
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