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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!

A large bowl of Best Macaroni Salad.

Best Macaroni Salad

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By Anne Jordan
This is the best macaroni salad that I've tasted. (I also have a fantastic pasta ...
(6 ratings)
So yummy

Side Essentials: Holiday Coleslaw

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By Andy Anderson !
Yes, I know that as of this writing, the Autumn/Winter holidays are in the rearview ...
(1 rating)
Beautiful Elegant Eggs!

Elegant Eggs

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By Lori Harbin-Combs
took my elegant eggs to a party and everyone raved about this recipe! many said ...
Baked potatoes in a silky smooth cheese sauce.

Potatoes Au Gratin

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By Iris Bonanno
Simple yet delicious! Potatoes baked in a silky cheese sauce.
A plate of Sweet Fried Shrimp over rice.

Sweet Fried Shrimp

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By Shauntel Campbell
This shrimp is so addicting and super easy... use it for a dish or a ...
(3 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)

Cajun Pinto Beans

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By Lee Thayer
I was given this recipe by a friend and it was described as a side ...

Easy Spanish Rice (rice Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
Easy is an understatement, and this is delicious, made again on 21 Mar 22022, and ...

Pinto Beans (pressure Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
This recipe is for cooking SOAKED or UNSOAKED beans. I have made both here ...
A large bowl of Oriental Coleslaw.

Oriental Coleslaw

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By Angie Cox
The first time I saw this was at an office potluck, and I thought ewwww. ...
(12 ratings)
Mushroom Rice II

Mushroom Rice 2 (rice Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
This recipe is from a good friend, and is absolutely delicious rice. I made this ...
(1 rating)
Easy and delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made with simple ingredients and ready in under 25 minutes.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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By Beth Pierce
Easy and delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made with simple ingredients and ready in under ...
A bowl of No-Brainer Glazed Carrots.

No-brainer Glazed Carrots

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By Tickie Young
I cook almost every night and like to have a vegetable with my meal. The ...
(2 ratings)
As they say in the south,

Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese

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By Libby Hires
This recipe was handed down by my great-grandmother, Mary Shuler Baker. She was much loved- ...
So Yummy

Italian Essentials: Easy/peasy Ricotta Cheese

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By Andy Anderson !
LASAGNA, BAKED ZITI, ITALIAN MEATBALLS, there are so many applications for using ricotta. Some folks ...

Crushed Cauliflower

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By Barbara Lentz
Just as good as mashed potatoes.
A slice of Giant Zucchini-Corn Fritter on a plate.

Giant Zucchini-corn Fritter

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By Lori McLain
Everything's bigger in Texas they say.....so I decided to prove it with a giant tasty ...
(9 ratings)
Green Beans With Cream Cheese Sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Green Beans With Cream Cheese Sauce

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By Becky Hallstrom
Here's a low-carb recipe for green beans that is easy and elegant. Makes an tasty ...
(3 ratings)
An easy Crockpot dish to put together.
Good Ole Down Home Eating.

Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes

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By Rhonda O
I had a bunch of Fresh Green Beans that I needed to use up from ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Basil Tomatoes.

Basil Tomatoes

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By Judy Sprague
If at all possible, use fresh, homegrown tomatoes - you'll be in heaven!
(11 ratings)
A platter of Grilled & Stuffed Squash.

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started ...
(8 ratings)
Tomato Herb Pie ready to be sliced.

Tomato Herb Pie

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By Jenny Powers
I made this with fresh tomatoes and herbs. This pie can be eaten hot, room ...
(8 ratings)
Zucchini Dressing on a plate.

Zucchini Dressing

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By KAREN FIGGATT
This tastes like the best stuffing ever. It is baked in an 8x10 casserole, just ...
(28 ratings)
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