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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!

Sesame seeds sprinkled onto green beans.

Sesame Green Beans

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By Joeyjoan K
This is a combination of 2 recipes or rather taking the best part of a ...
(1 rating)
Chicken and macaroni salad in a serving bowl.

Chicken And Bacon Macaroni Salad

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By Sue Faccone
I like to add different colored peppers sliced thin and put on top of the ...
(2 ratings)
Sunshine in a bowl with a sprig of mint.

Sunshine In A Bowl

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By Amy Croyle
I came up with this when my sister was pregnant with her first child. She ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Brother Ron's fresh marinated salsa.

Brother Ron's Fresh Marinated Summer Salsa

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By Valeree Dunbar
While visiting our relatives, our brother-in-law had us try this wonderful fresh salsa he made ...
(3 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)
A small bowl of coffee baked beans.

Coffee Baked Beans

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By Suzanne Gerrety
One morning we had a little coffee left in our coffee pot and I was ...
(2 ratings)

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

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By Annamaria Settanni McDonald
These are so good and simple. It is superb with or without the sharp cheddar ...
(22 ratings)
BBQ asparagus on aluminum foil with lemon slices.

Bbq Asparagus With Parmesan And Lemon Zest

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By Brad Nichols
Another easy, dish-free, veggie side 'pouch' often used at our house. The lemon zest adds ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of light and fluffy mashed potatoes.

Light And Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

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By Kitchen Crew
These light and fluffy mashed potatoes will be a hit on your holiday table.
(1 rating)
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Pillows on a white plate.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Pillows

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By Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
I'm pretty sure I am not the first to make these but they are WONDERFUL ...
(5 ratings)
Cheesy baked asparagus side dish on a white plate.

Cheesy Baked Asparagus

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By Janet Crow
When I was going through treatments for cancer 3 years ago, I learned a lot ...
(6 ratings)
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Green Beans, Chicken, And Red-skinned Potatoes

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By LINDA BAILEY
This green bean, chicken breast, and potato recipe is such an easy dish for any ...
(40 ratings)
Bacon tater bake casserole out of the oven.

Bacon Tater Bake

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By Karla Everett
This is a very delicious side dish and I like to change it up with ...
(3 ratings)
3 cheese garlic braid cut in half.

3 Cheese Garlic Braid

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By Candi Hummer
Something I came up with to use up an ample amount of cheese we have ...
(3 ratings)
Lobster tail on the plate with rice, melted butter, and green beans.

Sweetheart Supper

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By Lou Kostura
I had to come up with a special Valentine's Day meal. I just hate going ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of potato soup with ham topped with croutons and cheddar cheese.

Potato Soup With Ham

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By Lynne Hawkins
Great way to use leftover ham!
(3 ratings)
Collard greens and rice in a bowl with sausage.

Collard Greens With Rice Or Lentils

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By Peggy Sue Ross
This has been a family favorite for many years made with rice. Now, we're eating ...
(3 ratings)
Chowder sprinkled with bacon and cheese.

Creamy Chicken, Corn And Ham Chowder

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By Robynne Glenn
This hearty chowder is sure to warm you up when it's chilly outside. In a ...
(4 ratings)
Avocado and artichoke hearts holiday salad in a bowl.

Avocado And Artichoke Hearts Holiday Salad

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By JoSele Swopes
My mom has made this salad for the holidays for years it is a favorite ...
(3 ratings)
Creamed collard greens with bread crumbs in a cast iron skillet.

Creamed Collard Greens With Bread Crumbs

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By Tiffany Bannworth
This is a yummy addition to traditional collard green recipes. Our children love it, so ...
(2 ratings)
Hoppin' john in a white bowl with cornbread.

Hoppin' John A New Year Tradition - Dee Dee's

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By Diane Atherton
As long as I can remember, we had black-eyed peas & greens on New Year's ...
(8 ratings)
A close up of easy stuffed mushrooms on a plate.

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Bread Crumbs

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By Mary Lee
A great side dish or party appetizer.
(2 ratings)
Green bean bundles on a white plate.

Green Bean Bundles

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By Susan Cutler
These are awesome as a side dish. You don't have to use fresh green beans. ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of apple almond rice.

Apple Almond Rice

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By Kat Ryan
An easy side dish that goes with anything and will fill stomachs on a cold ...
(4 ratings)
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