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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!

Inside Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese.

Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese

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By Linda Hennessey
This local restaurant serves up great soul food and southern-style cooking. Given the ingredients in ...
(10 ratings)
A platter of Deep Fried Mushrooms with dipping sauce.

Deep-fried Mushrooms

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By Jamie Ball
These deep-fried mushrooms are a favorite of my youngest son. They're his special treat.
(5 ratings)
A platter of Momma Sweet Biscuits.

Momma Sweet Biscuits

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By Tammy Green
My 9 yr old son named this snack/dessert. (Momma sweet biscuits). Now they are requested ...
(5 ratings)
Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese ready to be served.

Easy Crock Pot Macaroni And Cheese

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By Jrkgkf Jfjgk
I was recently assigned to make mac & cheese for a family gathering. I decided ...
(1 rating)
A loaf of Dan's Favorite Irish Soda Bread.

Dan's Favorite Irish Soda Bread

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By Rose Mary Mogan
This is the Irish soda bread that my husband Dan loves throughout the year. I ...
(26 ratings)
A large bowl of Southern Fried Cabbage.

Southern Fried Cabbage

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By Michelle Crawford
This was my favorite growing up. It was a New Year's Eve tradition (and still ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Chicken Pinwheels W/Creamy Lemon Sauce.

Chicken Pinwheels W/creamy Lemon Sauce

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By Annette W.
To quote my kids "Oh my God mom these are heaven on a plate" and ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of crispy Hasselback potatoes.

Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

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By Kitchen Crew
Hasselback potatoes sound hard to make, but they’re actually just an easy and fancy baked ...
(1 rating)
Homemade Ham and Scalloped Potatoes ready to be served.

Homemade Ham And Scalloped Potatoes

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By Megan Flores
It's the perfect comfort meal on a chilly day! ***Disclaimer - 99% of the dishes represented ...
(13 ratings)
Turnip Leek Gruyere Cheese Bake ready to be served.

Turnip Leek Gruyere Cheese Bake

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By Sherry Blizzard
Yay! I created a fantastic new recipe to use my turnips and leeks. Turnips ...
(3 ratings)
Two glasses of Rich & Creamy Cranberry-Pineapple Salad.

Rich & Creamy Cranberry-pineapple Salad

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By V Seward
I like to experiment with salads. Craving something creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor, I ...
(8 ratings)
Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole on a plate.

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

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By Jill Cooks
A perfect pair.
(8 ratings)
A bite of Italian Green Bean Casserole.

Italian Green Bean Casserole

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By Joan Brown
Every time I bring this to a covered-dish gathering, everyone raves about it. My grandmother, ...
(3 ratings)
Sweet Potato Casserole ready to be served.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Monica Nichols
I have had this recipe for years now, it's very rich and fattening. I prefer ...
(3 ratings)
Holiday Cornbread Dressing ready to be served.

Holiday Cornbread Dressing

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By Liz Owen
This is my children's Mimi's recipe that she passed down to me. It has served ...
(2 ratings)
Souper Potatoes Au Gratin ready to be served.

"souper" Potatoes Au Gratin

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By Mikekey *
An easy au gratin recipe. Great with pork. If you prefer to leave ...
(4 ratings)
Thanksgiving Stuffing baked until golden brown.

Thanksgiving Stuffing

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By Michelle Antonacci
This recipe is one of our family traditions. The stuffing is so wonderful! The dried ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Deb's Easy Corn Casserole on a plate.

Deb's Easy Corn Casserole

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By Lisa Beasley
My mother, Deb, started a handwritten recipe book with all of us kids' faves and ...
(4 ratings)
Stuffed Bell Peppers on a plate.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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By Donna Brown
This is a good way to use an abundant supply of fresh veggies in the ...
(11 ratings)
A platter of Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings.

Pam's Variations On A Theme - Onion Rings

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By Pam Ellingson
As my Dad used to say, "I have a Hankering for some onion rings!" I ...
(3 ratings)
Herb Crusted Salmon With Pasta Florentine on a plate.

Herb Crusted Salmon With Pasta Florentine

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By Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
A great date night recipe!
(4 ratings)
Almond-Bacon Bread Stuffing ready to serve.

Almond-bacon Bread Stuffing

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By Amy H.
This stuffing is my absolute favorite thing about the holidays!
(2 ratings)
Sweet Potato Casserole baked until golden brown.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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By Leanna Trimmer
Passed on to me from my husband's side of the family. Super yummy at the ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Sweet Potato Latkes (Sweet Potato Pancakes).

Sweet Potato Latkes (sweet Potato Pancakes)

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By Joan Hunt
Shredded sweet potatoes stand in for russets in this version of potato pancakes, and puréed ...
(4 ratings)
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