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!

Primal tots on a plate with a fork.

Primal "tots"

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By Bre Van Patten
These little babies are so good, you might never go back to regular tater tots. ...
(1 rating)
Fall harvest stuffed chicken breast served over the vegetables.

Fall Harvest Stuffed Chicken Breast

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By K R
This recipe was a "Basket Challenge" for culinary school. We had to use chicken, cheese, ...
(1 rating)
Cheesy garlic herb roasted potatoes in a baking dish.

Cheesy Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

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By Heather Isom
I got this idea from my mom. Ever since I was little she made these ...
(4 ratings)
Roasted spaghetti squash on a plate with a pat of butter.

Whole Roasted Spaghetti Squash

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By Kitchen Crew
When brushed with a little olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and roasted, spaghetti ...
(1 rating)
Zucchini and tomato foil packets on a plate.

Zucchini And Tomatoes Foil Packets

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By Natalie Loop
My second favorite after zucchini boats. Something about squash is so satisfying I wish it ...
(3 ratings)
Apple walnut acorn squash on a white serving plate.

Apple Walnut Acorn Squash

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By Kitchen Crew
Filled with apples, nuts, bacon, and spices, this acorn squash recipe is a full-flavored side ...
(3 ratings)
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

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By Kitchen Crew
There is something about the smell of roasted butternut squash wafting in the air that ...
(3 ratings)
A large bowl of bacon fried corn.

Bacon Fried Corn

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By Jenny Powers
As a child, I would go to my grandmothers garden and pick fresh corn for ...
(2 ratings)
Stuffed portabella cap with a runny egg on top.

Stuffed Portabella Caps

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By Kathy Williams
This makes a hearty breakfast and/or a good side for a creamy pasta dish. It ...
(2 ratings)
Pastina stuffed tomatoes sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Pastina Stuffed Tomatoes

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By Christine Cuneo
I make this dish often - my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the ...
(1 rating)
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 ...
(18 ratings)
Summer squash cheesy bake in a dish with melted cheese.

Summer Squash Cheesy Bake

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By Stacey Lawson
My brother plants a large garden every year and just the other day his zucchini ...
(2 ratings)
Tomato pie freshly baked from the oven.

Tomato Pie

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By Linda Wasko
It's that time of year. Fresh tomatoes from the farmers market or, if you're lucky, ...
(2 ratings)
Fresh corn pie in a white pie plate.

Fresh Corn Pie

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By Kelly Williams
This is a very old recipe of mine. Just a pretty and delicious way to ...
(4 ratings)
Greek pasta salad in a small bowl.

Greek Pasta Salad

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By Patti Rahilly- Jones
A nice twist on a pasta salad. Something different and super easy.
(2 ratings)
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)
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