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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!

A platter of Twisty Sista Breadsticks.

Twisty Sista' Breadsticks

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By Gina Davis
I have never really been happy with breadstick recipes for some reason. Either they were ...
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Roasted Potatoes With Bacon

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By Joy Hall
This is one of those dishes that are made phenomenal by using cast iron. I ...
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Sausage stuffed zucchini and yellow squash boats

Stuffed Summer Squash

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By Linda Wasko
I found this recipe in our local newspaper many years ago. It now bears no ...
(4 ratings)

Chilled Cantaloupe, Mango And Peach Soup

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By Pam Ellingson
I used to make this chilled soup during the summers when I worked with my ...
(3 ratings)

Florida Slaw

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By Tiege Rd
This is light and so refreshing on a hot summer day or alongside a burger.
(2 ratings)
Low carb cauliflower potato salad for picnic

Cauliflower Potato Salad

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By Janet Crow
My favorite part about BBQ season is the side dishes. This is a wonderful ...
(2 ratings)

Catie's Island Tuna Salad

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By Catie B
I found this recipe many years ago and adapted it. During the years I made ...
(5 ratings)
Pineapple baked beans in casserole dish

Pineapple Baked Beans

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By Brenda Dixon
Everyone loves my baked beans and I am frequently asked to bring them to potlucks! ...
(4 ratings)

Pea Salad

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By LESLIE TRYTHALL
A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and this is my modified version of ...
(3 ratings)

Simple Ranch Potato Salad

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By Sherry Monfils
A simple to make ranch flavored salad for when you want to make potato salad ...
(3 ratings)

Mango, Avocado, And Cucumber Salsa

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By Debora Hotard
I love Hispanic-inspired flavors and keep Spanish oregano and cilantro in my home garden. My ...
(2 ratings)

Mexicano Shrimp Cocktail

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By Lou Kostura
I originally tried this in a tiny Mexican general store in Calistoga California. They serve ...
(3 ratings)

Applewood Smoked Bacon And Maple Calico Beans

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By Deb Lund
This is one of those great sides that everyone seems to love even if they ...
(2 ratings)

Sweet Potato Harira Maghreb

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By Brenda Washnock
Harira is a savory tomato and lentil Moroccan soup, it’s known as the national soup ...
(1 rating)

Mississippi Mash

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By Jean Goss
One of our family favorite comfort foods, smothered potatoes and onions, great for any meal!
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Colcannon - Traditional Irish Dish

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By Ann Hatzimangas
This was one of my favourite dishes growing up and still is. It's difficult to ...
(7 ratings)

Baked Mac And Cheese With Italian Stewed Tomatoes

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By Sue Faccone
I save the sauce to use with another meal. Also, you could add buttered bread ...
(1 rating)

Easter Bunny Mashed Potatoes

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By Marilyn Davidson
If you have kids that don't like veggies, try this one at Easter dinner. The ...
(2 ratings)

Jason's Drunken Beer & Bacon Mac And Cheese

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By Jason Vincik
TIP: Got leftover mac and cheese in the fridge? Roll it into 2-inch ...
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Savory Sweet Potato Skins

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By Monica H
Maybe you think this is too much cheese for one potato? No such thing ...
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Zucchini And Sweet Potato Pasta

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By Jessica Caruso
I love pasta. Spaghetti noodles of ALL TYPE. This was my first time using veggie ...
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Earthy, Black Bean Soup With Fresh Relish

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By Julia Ferguson
I was looking for a very flavorful black bean soup that would be worthy of ...
(2 ratings)

Melody's Hearts And Caps

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By Melody Flynn
This is excellent served with grilled steak or chicken.
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Candied Squash --- Yum Yum!!!

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By Bobby (*_*)
I have been making Candied Squash for years. My family loves it. When I made ...
(4 ratings)
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