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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!

Asian chicken salad on bread on a white plate.

Asian Chicken Salad Sandwich

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By Lolly St John
I love chicken salad sandwiches and I love this carrot ginger dressing so I have ...
(2 ratings)
Completed quesadillas on a white plate.

Island Style Quesadilla

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By Laurie Gordon
A neat twist on the standard quesadilla.
(3 ratings)

Shrimp Potato Salad

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By Dannell L
I know it sounds crazy, but it is so delicious. Seau's Restaurant in San Diego ...
(3 ratings)

Spinach And Zucchini Vegetable Bake

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By Robyn Bruce
This can be put together ahead of time, unbaked and refrigerated. Remove from refrigerator ...
(4 ratings)

Grilled Stone Fruit

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By Ashley Muller
I just love stone fruits such as peaches or nectarines, apricots, and plums. When ...
(3 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)

Smashed Cauliflower With White Cheddar Sauce

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By Ellen Gwaltney Bales
This recipe came about because I had accidentally bought two packages of white cheddar cheese ...
(2 ratings)

Totally Exotic Carrot Slaw

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By Barbara Miller
Are you tired of the coleslaw rut? This carrot slaw has a totally over the ...
(2 ratings)

Spinach Parmesan With Pasta

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By Sena Wilson
Pasta dishes are always a hit at our house. This is a good recipe for ...
(2 ratings)

Johnnie's Simple Potato Salad

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By Jamie Beecham
I am always cooking and telling of my memories so this one is for my ...
(4 ratings)

Coconut Mango Pudding

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By Debbie Sue
A delicious treat. Hubby's favorite pudding!
(4 ratings)

Sassy & Savory Au Gratin Potatoes

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By Christina Haley
Just added a twist to a classic comfort favorite side dish. Flavorful, hot and melty ...
(2 ratings)

Fat Free Vegetable-cheese Bagel

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By Marti Green
Another recipe I have to share. Still keeping my weight off and eating like a ...
(2 ratings)

Peggi's Chicken-bacon Ranch Salad

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By Peggi Anne Tebben
You are probably getting tired of hearing about all the recipes I've cooked at restaurants, ...
(8 ratings)

Baked Broccoli With Macaroni And Cheese

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By Glenda Purvis
Basically, a revved up macaroni and cheese. This is a super easy, versatile meatless recipe ...
(1 rating)

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)

Creamy Cranberry Coleslaw W/raspberry Vinaigrette

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By Sandy Mika
This is a quickie.
(5 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)

Fried Pickles

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By Carolynne Grogan
These are a great snack or appetizer and can be used as a side dish. ...
(2 ratings)

Walnut Green Beans A La Joyce

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By Joyce Harrison
EVERYBODY just LOVES these beans!!!!! A favorite restaurant that we frequent serves beans that are very ...
(2 ratings)

D&d's Baked Brussels Sprouts

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By Bruce Hoffman
So on FB, I found a very dear friend and met her husband - Diane ...
(1 rating)

Buffalo Chicken & Creamy Ranch Potato Casserole

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By Hope Vaillancourt
Ranch dressing and cream of chicken soup offsets the spice from buffalo wing sauce in ...
(4 ratings)

Kat's Spicy, Tender, And Quick Southwest Red Beans

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By Kathleen Hagood
I guess I am a bean snob. LOL If there is one thing I can't ...
(3 ratings)

Hash Brown Casserole

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By Iris Mccall
My 16-year-old loves, potatoes, he loves cheese, and he loves mushrooms, insanely. This recipe came ...
(2 ratings)
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