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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 Chicken Taquitos.

Chicken Taquitos

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By Christine Cuneo
Serve with my red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, guacamole, and sour cream, or whatever else ...
(2 ratings)
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)
Lighter Summer Squash Casserole in two serving bowls.

Lighter Summer Squash Casserole

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By Diana Perry
Yesterday I had a new recipe I wanted to try but was not in the ...
(1 rating)
Texas Potatoes on a plate with toast.

Texas Potatoes

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By Susan Whitley
Simple to prepare and great for pot lucks.
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Spanish Rice.

Spanish Rice

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By Lisa Kudek
This is how we Mexicans from California make our rice. We call it Spanish rice, ...
(11 ratings)
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)
Southern-Style Hush Puppy cut in half.

Southern-style Hush Puppies

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By Elaine Bovender
Living on the coast of North Carolina, we love Calabash-style seafood and hush puppies. I ...
(9 ratings)
Baking dish filled with Out-of-This-World Baked Beans.

Out-of-this-world Baked Beans

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By Norma DeRemer
I have made this so long that I don't remember where I got the recipe. ...
(2 ratings)
Bacon Mushroom Noodle Casserole ready to serve.

Bacon Mushroom Noodle Casserole

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By Jessica Silva
I am always in the mood for some comfort food. And for me, that includes ...
(7 ratings)
Down East Corn Pudding ready to be served.

Down East Corn Pudding

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By Tara Guthrie
This corn pudding recipe is made in the Down East Carteret County (coastal), NC style. ...
(4 ratings)
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)
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)
A bowl of Creamy Spring Peas.

Creamy Spring Peas

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By Tamara VASTINE
These spring peas have a nice, fresh taste. They are a good complement to any ...
(2 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)
Cassie's Italian Home Fries on a plate.

Cassie's Italian Home Fries

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By Cassie *
My family loves these for breakfast. So tasty, yet simple. I make these for dinner ...
(9 ratings)
Greek Asparagus Salad on a plate.

Greek Asparagus Salad

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By Nick Monfire
It's such a simple and easy recipe with huge flavors.
(2 ratings)
A tray of Grandma Boone's Corn Casserole.

Grandma Boone's Corn Casserole

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By SheilaJo Gillingham
My grandma used to make this corn casserole (she called it spoonbread) on Sundays after ...
(3 ratings)
Zucchini Casserole baked until golden brown.

Zucchini Casserole

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By Pam Blais
For those with a garden, you probably have a ton of zucchini from your harvests. ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Homemade Egg Rolls with dipping sauce.

Homemade Egg Rolls

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By Helene Mulvihill
Sounds intimidating, doesn't it? It's not as hard as it sounds! The difficulty for me ...
(6 ratings)
Serving the Cheesy Potato Mushroom Casserole.

Cheesy Potato Mushroom Casserole

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By Myra Lawrence
My BFF made this casserole for me and I loved it so much that she ...
(2 ratings)
Bowls of Mexican Rice.

Mexican Rice

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By Emma Menchaca
This recipe is so easy and classic. Another recipe passed down from generation to generation. ...
(12 ratings)
A large bowl of Fiesta Corn Salad.

Fiesta Corn Salad

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By Robert Priddy
A tasty salad to serve beside a steak.
(8 ratings)
Creamy texture of the Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole.

Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole

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By Leona Krivda
Everyone always likes this a lot and wants the recipe.
(37 ratings)
Four Cheese Mac and Cheese baked until golden brown.

Four Cheese Mac And Cheese

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By Susan McGreevy
I make this when I'm feeding a crowd - holidays, large family dinners, or sports ...
(3 ratings)
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