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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 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 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)

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)

Creamed Spinach

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By Lynette !
Creamed spinach is a favorite with Austrians, and is often served in fine restaurants. ...
(4 ratings)

Parslied Carrots

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By Lynette !
This recipe is often served in Austria along with roasted beef or pork. Western Europe ...
(7 ratings)

German Potato Pancakes (kartofflepuffer)

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By Carolyn Haas
My German mom used to make these when I was a kid. I occasionally make ...
(2 ratings)

Lite Tri-color Pasta Salad

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By Sue Adame
This to me is one of the perfect summer salads. Not only does it tastes ...
(2 ratings)

Cajun Potato Salad Brandy's Way

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By Brandy Male
This is one I can't stop using because it is so tasty. You can mash ...
(2 ratings)

Pasta Salad

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By Belinda Hughes
Whenever I make this pasta salad everyone always asks me to make it again. ...
(2 ratings)

Pierogies - Auntie Mary's Recipe

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By Elaine Douglas
Auntie Mary is celebrated in the family for her pierogies. Many years ago I made ...

Chipotle Mayo Topping For Roasted Corn On The Cob

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By Adriana Torres
Words cannot express how much I love Mexican street corn! You can find it in ...
(4 ratings)

Carrots With Nutmeg & Cardamom

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By Mikekey *
An easy way to perk up steamed carrots. You can adjust the amounts of nutmeg ...
(10 ratings)

German-style Green Beans

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
This is a nice side dish to any German entree, especially pork. It can be ...

English Style Roast Potatoes

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By Barbara Lentz
This created a crispy skin outside and soft interior. serve with butter and salt and ...

Mississippi Mash

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By Jean Goss
One of our family favorite comfort foods, smothered potatoes and onions, great for any meal!
(2 ratings)
Bacon goodness

Peppered Bacon Gnocchi (potato Dumplings)

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By Karen Sills
I love watching cooking shows on the food network channel. I have seen chefs ...
(1 rating)
fish and chips

Fish And Chips (sallye)

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By Sallye Bates
Nothing says comfort food better than fish and chips This has long been a favorite ...

Easy Dinner Rolls

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By Melanie Ross
For this recipe do not use quick rising dry yeast, since it is designed to ...
Cream Style Corn with Baby Spinach

Cream Style Corn With Baby Spinach

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By Rose Mary Mogan
My neighbor shared with me some fresh vegetables she had gotten from the Farmers Market ...

Grandma's Light And Fluffy Dumplings

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By Linda Kauppinen
This is a fail safe dumpling recipe that my grandmother always used that is always ...
(1 rating)

Swiss Rosti With Gruyère Cheese

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By Vickie Parks
This is a classic Swiss recipe for a potato side dish that's prepared and served ...
(2 ratings)

~ Cassie's Awesome Slaw ~

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By Cassie *
I made brats for dinner and wanted a light side to go with. So, I ...
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German Spaetzles

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By Debbie Hamilton
if there are any leftovers, this is awesome fried in a little bit of butter ...
(2 ratings)
Sesame and Lemon Broccoli

Sesame And Lemon Broccoli

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By Vickie Parks
If you can't find gomashio in an Asian market (or the Asian aisle of your ...
(7 ratings)
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