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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 plate of fried zucchini.

Fried Squash And/or Zucchini

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By Sherry Wilkins
This is our favorite way to cook squash and zucchini.
(3 ratings)
A bowl of hearty baked beans.

Hearty Baked Beans

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By Sara Andrea
My 85 year old father-in-law loves beans and these are at the top of his ...
(3 ratings)
Yellow Squash Casserole with fried onions on top.

Yellow Squash Casserole

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By Judy Martin
I have tried several recipes using yellow squash and this is the one my friends ...
(5 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)
Removing a spoonful of Southern Hash Brown Casserole from the baking dish.

Southern Hash Brown Casserole

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By Rainie Piccione
Made these for a brunch, everyone loved them. There were no leftovers. You can find ...
(8 ratings)
A small bowl of Butternut Squash and Shallots.

Butternut Squash And Shallots

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By Jennifer McLemore
Wanted a savory and semi-sweet butternut squash recipe. Shallots add such a savory, yet ...
(1 rating)
Broccoli Crunch Salad With a Parmesan Twist in a serving bowl.

Broccoli Crunch Salad With A Parmesan Twist

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By Mary Kay Nugent
Light, crisp, savory, and sweet are the words that come to mind when I describe ...
(4 ratings)
Jambalaya Grits Casserole with melted cheese and green onions.

Jambalaya Grits Casserole

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By Joyce Lowery
This recipe came from my friend, Debbie Upshaw.
(1 rating)
Southern Deviled Eggs on a platter.

Southern Deviled Eggs

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By Barbara Scott
My grandma taught my mom how to make these when she was just a girl. ...
(1 rating)
Asiago & Gruyere Potato Gratin baked until golden brown.

Asiago & Gruyere Potato Gratin

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By Genny Miller
Here is a new twist on scalloped or potato gratin. I'm a huge lover of ...
(3 ratings)
Deviled Eggs with paprika sprinkled on top.

Jeanne’s Deviled Eggs

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By Jeanne Benavidez
My mother made the best deviled eggs in the world. Of course, she never ...
(1 rating)

Bonnie’s Blue Ribbon Roast Chicken With Vegetables

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By BonniE !
This recipe is so simple to make. It is a great dish for unexpected company ...
(5 ratings)
Baked Brussels sprouts with pecans in a serving dish.

Baked Brussels Sprouts

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By Joshua McGee
I improvised this recipe to use up the smaller Brussels sprouts I snapped off from ...
(1 rating)
Standing rib roast sliced on a plate with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, and gravy poured on top.

Standing Rib Roast, Potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding

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By Betsy Wolfe
I've made this for Christmas dinner for the past several years. It's a nice departure ...
(2 ratings)
Potato artichoke gratin hot and bubbly from the oven.

Potato Artichoke Gratin

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By Melissa Straub
I make this potato dish every Christmas with my prime rib. It is a favorite ...
(2 ratings)
Chevre and sausage stuffed mushrooms on a plate.

Chevre And Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Joy Hall
These unbelievably tasty mushrooms owe their creaminess to three kinds of cheese. A kick from ...
(2 ratings)
Creole hash brown casserole with melted cheese.

Creole Hash Brown Casserole

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By Karen Petree
I normally don't throw something together to serve without it first passing my husband's taste ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of orange glaze cocktail weiners.

Drema's Orange Glaze Cocktail Wieners

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By Drema Bryant
A great appetizer to use in a Crock Pot or chafing dish or for fondue! *I ...
(3 ratings)
Roasted butternut squash with a pecan brioche crust.

Butternut Squash With A Pecan Brioche Crust

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By Kitchen Crew
This roasted butternut squash has a pecan brioche crust that elevates this side dish to ...
(1 rating)
Stuffed turkey on the platter with a baking dish on the side.

My Mom's Bread Dressing (stuffing)

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By Deb Lund
Nothing says "holiday meal" in our house like dressing! Or as some call it, stuffing. ...
(1 rating)
A bowl of garlic mashed potatoes.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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By Carolyn Parke
Who doesn’t love creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes? I definitely do. In this easy to ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of simple turkey pot pie on a plate.

Simple Turkey Pot Pie

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By Sherry Monfils
When you don't have the time or inclination to make a big turkey pie, this ...
(3 ratings)
A serving of beyond yummy green bean casserole on a plate.

Beyond Yummy Green Bean Casserole

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By Tessa Pasquill
My husband always loves it when I make this and people always are asking me ...
(6 ratings)
Roasted Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes on a plate.

Roasted Yukon Gold And Sweet Potatoes

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By Lisa Foote
I began roasting more of my vegetables to mix up the flavors and combinations of ...
(1 rating)
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