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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!

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butternut Squash on a platter.

Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Butternut Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
I love butternut squash just about any way. But with brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, ...
(3 ratings)
A combination of stewed vegetables

Pisto Manchego

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By Francine Lizotte
This classic dish is a tasty combination of perfectly cooked and seasoned vegetables. It's a ...

Oven Roasted Broccoli & Carrots

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By Amy H.
These are super easy and so flavorful! You'll really enjoy eating your vegetables with this ...

Linguine With Mushroom Cream Sauce

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
A simple and quick side dish that includes several of my favorite ingredients.
(2 ratings)
3 corn fritters on plate with jalapeno.

Loaded Corn Fritters

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By Teresa G.
My husband calls these golden crispy fritters "ultra corn fritters." They're loaded with cheese, bacon, ...
Perfectly crispy and easy Air Fryer French Fries are always a hit.  Enjoy all the taste of fried taters without the added fat and calories.

Air Fryer French Fries

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By Beth Pierce
These easy homemade Air Fryer Fries cook up crispy without the added fat from deep ...
A popular Canadian Poutine dish with crispy homemade fries, warm stretchy fresh cheese curds, and flavorful rich beefy gravy.  If you are short on time simply substitute frozen French fries.

Canadian Poutine

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By Beth Pierce
This popular Canadian Poutine is a delicious dish made with crispy fries, melted cheese curds, ...
Instant Pot Asparagus-Parmesan Risotto

Asparagus-parmesan Risotto

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By Judy Garcia
After watching cooking shows in which they served risotto, I knew I needed to find ...
Restaurant style oven baked potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy light insides are so easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and a few easy tips.

Oven Baked Potatoes

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By Beth Pierce
With a few simple ingredients and some easy tips perfect steakhouse oven baked potatoes are ...
Bowl of Super Bowl Award Winning Chili with shredded cheese.

Super Bowl Award Winning Chili Beans

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By Joyce Newman
My personal recipe for spicy chili beans won a "Chili Cook-Off" at a Super Bowl ...
(14 ratings)

Carribean Style Red Beans & Rice

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By Amy H.
Fun Fact: Over 75 per cent Of The Caribbean Population Lives On Just Two Islands! ...
A bowl of Caramelized Onion and Pepper Potato Salad.

Caramelized Onion And Pepper Potato Salad

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By Sharron Boerum
Was trying to think of how I could make potato salad without my usual ingredients ...
(1 rating)

Jalapeno Honey Butter Corn On The Cob

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By Barbara Lentz
The honey really brings out the sweetness of the corn. The flavor is great with ...

Cajun Scalloped Corn

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By Barbara Lentz
This is really yummy, sweet and great side dish.
A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

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By Mary Elsener
I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...
(3 ratings)
Creamy and deliciousa great side to any meat!

Maddy's Creamy Mushroom Orzo

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By M H
Orzo is a pasta that is lighter than standard shapes. It has a taste ...
(2 ratings)
A big bowl of Chinese Style Broccoli and Zucchini Stir-Fry.

Chinese Style Broccoli And Zucchini Stir-fry

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By Jessica Fontenot
This is another one of my favorite sides to make. The original recipe doesn't call ...
(2 ratings)

Sesame Soba

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By Amy H.
You can add grilled chicken, baked tofu, shrimp, etc. to make into a main dish. ...
A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

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By Jennifer J
My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...
(3 ratings)
A creamy cheesy Twice Baked Potato Casserole made with crisp smoked bacon, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and scallions.  Finish baking the casserole in an oven or in a crock pot for party time pleasure.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

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By Beth Pierce
This tasty Twice Baked Potato Casserole has all the wonderful flavors of twice baked potatoes ...
The Not So Sweet Potato Casserole ready to serve.

The Not So Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Sherry Peyton
My family may be one of ten who really doesn't like the marshmallowy, brown sugary ...
(4 ratings)
Broccoli and Rice Casserole ready to be served.

Broccoli And Rice Casserole

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By Rose Dailey
This is my version because I like spicy. :-)
(10 ratings)
This classic, creamy dill pickle potato salad is just like Grandma used to make! Sweet and tangy, it’s a refreshing and delicious side dish that’s perfect for backyard BBQs, summer parties, and picnics.

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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By Beth Pierce
This easy mayonnaise based Dill Pickle Potato Salad brings together tender red potatoes, tangy dill ...
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