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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!

Steaming hot baked potato fresh out of the oven. No foil needed

Perfect Baked Pitatoes

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By Katrina Freed
Before microwaves existed my mother baked potatoes in the oven and after years of trying ...
Matzo Apple Orange Kugel ready to be sliced.

Matzo Apple Orange Kugel

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By Helaine Norman
I have been making this, my own, version of matzoh kugel (pudding) every Passover for ...
(3 ratings)
These scrumptious and easy Southern Collard Greens are the perfect side for all your favorite southern main courses like fried catfish, Hamburger Steak, fried chicken, and smothered pork chops.

Southern Collard Greens

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By Beth Pierce
These Southern Collard Greens are slow simmered with bacon, onion, garlic and a perfect blend ...
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables on a grill.

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

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By Susan Din
Veggies marinated in balsamic vinegar and soy sauce and cooked in a grill basket until ...
(2 ratings)
Baked Mac and Cheese for One ready to serve.

Baked Mac And Cheese For One

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By Sue Lally
Cooking for one can be a challenge. No matter how much I like something, I ...
(27 ratings)
Susan's Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Susan's Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Salad

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By Susan Din
My family loves this yummy salad. It's similar to La Madeleine's Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta ...
(3 ratings)
Photo of Scalloped Potatoes With Bacon.

Scalloped Potatoes With Bacon

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By Cindi Marie Bauer
This is my all-time "favorite" scalloped potato recipe!
(2 ratings)
Colcannon in a bowl with melted butter.

Colcannon

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By Christine Perez
This is an Irish dish I made last night. My Hubby loved it!
(2 ratings)

Cheater Risotto

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
I love risotto but don't make it often enough because I don't like to spend ...

Quick French Green Beans With Bacon

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Such a quick side dish that can be made in minutes. Sometimes depending what I'm ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Watermelon Summer Salad.

Watermelon Summer Salad

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By Sheri Mullins
A light refreshing side dish for the heat of the summer! Goes great with chicken ...
(3 ratings)
Millie's Holy Guacamole Pasta Salad ready to be served.

Millie's Holy Guacamole Pasta Salad

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By Amelia Vargas
I do a lot of cooking for the hospitality team at my church and I ...
(6 ratings)
Thick yogurt made with half and half.

Instant Pot Scd Lactose-free Yogurt

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By C C
For lactose-free, or following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet as outlined in the book Breaking the ...
A mashed side dish topped with chopped parsley served in a blue casserole dish.

Cauliflower & Celery Root Purée

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By Francine Lizotte
Light, creamy and full of flavor, this is a great recipe to enjoy this winter!
Bowl of Mashed Cauliflower.

Mashed Cauliflower (instant Pot, Scd Compliant)

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By C C
Mashed cauliflower is a comforting treat, similar to mashed potatoes, but using the healthy cruciferous ...
This is a super simple way to make sauerkraut at home. I have use this recipe for several years now.

Sauerkraut Super Simple Mmb

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By Melanie B
This is a variation from another recipe I was given. I’ve attached a photo ...

Spicy Rice

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By Nathaniel Lutz
very good

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

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By Barbara Lentz
Great potato dish
Bacon and Greens

Greens And Bacon

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By Lori Daulton
Really quick and easy. Don't over cook, the stems on the greens should just ...
Pan with cooked riced zucchini & yellow squash.

Riced Zucchini And/or Yellow Squash For Scd

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By C C
In the very early stages of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, or during an IBD flare, ...
Low carb and delicious these Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is sure to become a regular in your house. Serve in place of mashed potatoes with all your favorite beef, chicken, pork and fish recipes,

Mashed Cauliflower

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By Beth Pierce
Delicious, easy and cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is a great low carb alternative to mashed potatoes ...
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