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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!

Cajun Pinto Beans

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By Lee Thayer
I was given this recipe by a friend and it was described as a side ...

Easy Spanish Rice (rice Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
Easy is an understatement, and this is delicious, made again on 21 Mar 22022, and ...

Pinto Beans (pressure Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
This recipe is for cooking SOAKED or UNSOAKED beans. I have made both here ...
A large bowl of Oriental Coleslaw.

Oriental Coleslaw

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By Angie Cox
The first time I saw this was at an office potluck, and I thought ewwww. ...
(12 ratings)
Mushroom Rice II

Mushroom Rice 2 (rice Cooker)

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By Lee Thayer
This recipe is from a good friend, and is absolutely delicious rice. I made this ...
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Easy and delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made with simple ingredients and ready in under 25 minutes.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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By Beth Pierce
Easy and delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made with simple ingredients and ready in under ...
A bowl of No-Brainer Glazed Carrots.

No-brainer Glazed Carrots

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By Tickie Young
I cook almost every night and like to have a vegetable with my meal. The ...
(2 ratings)
As they say in the south,

Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese

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By Libby Hires
This recipe was handed down by my great-grandmother, Mary Shuler Baker. She was much loved- ...
So Yummy

Italian Essentials: Easy/peasy Ricotta Cheese

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By Andy Anderson !
LASAGNA, BAKED ZITI, ITALIAN MEATBALLS, there are so many applications for using ricotta. Some folks ...

Crushed Cauliflower

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By Barbara Lentz
Just as good as mashed potatoes.
A slice of Giant Zucchini-Corn Fritter on a plate.

Giant Zucchini-corn Fritter

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By Lori McLain
Everything's bigger in Texas they say.....so I decided to prove it with a giant tasty ...
(9 ratings)
Green Beans With Cream Cheese Sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Green Beans With Cream Cheese Sauce

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By Becky Hallstrom
Here's a low-carb recipe for green beans that is easy and elegant. Makes an tasty ...
(3 ratings)
An easy Crockpot dish to put together.
Good Ole Down Home Eating.

Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes

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By Rhonda O
I had a bunch of Fresh Green Beans that I needed to use up from ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Basil Tomatoes.

Basil Tomatoes

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By Judy Sprague
If at all possible, use fresh, homegrown tomatoes - you'll be in heaven!
(11 ratings)
A platter of Grilled & Stuffed Squash.

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started ...
(8 ratings)
Tomato Herb Pie ready to be sliced.

Tomato Herb Pie

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By Jenny Powers
I made this with fresh tomatoes and herbs. This pie can be eaten hot, room ...
(8 ratings)
Zucchini Dressing on a plate.

Zucchini Dressing

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By KAREN FIGGATT
This tastes like the best stuffing ever. It is baked in an 8x10 casserole, just ...
(28 ratings)
So yummy

Side Essentials: Spicy Coleslaw

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By Andy Anderson !
I love this slaw as a side for proteins like pork and chicken, and it ...
A big bowl of Granny's Creamy Mashed Potatoes.

Granny's Creamy Mash Potatoes

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By Aprie Allen
My Mash Potatoes for Thanksgiving were a smash according to my two grandsons. My youngest ...
(2 ratings)

Cauliflower Steaks With Avocado Herb Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
So many different flavors and textures that work well together for a healthy tasty treat.

Nacho Potatoes

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By Barbara Lentz
Yummy
These Roasted Turnips are tasty and so easy to make. With just a little olive oil and some common pantry seasonings you too can enjoy this cool season root vegetable.

Roasted Turnips

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By Beth Pierce
Add another healthy vegetable to your rotation with these easy Roasted Turnips. With some ...
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