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Category: Side dishes

“Perfect Pairings” – The “Side Dishes” category at ChampsDiet.com features a variety of recipes to complement any main course. From roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes to innovative grain salads and sautĂ©ed greens, these side dishes are designed to enhance your meal with additional flavors and textures.

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Baked Acorn Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Baked Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash1/2 cup water1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Baked Tomatoes With Basil Orzo
Main dishSide dishesTomatoes

Baked Tomatoes With Basil Orzo

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large shallots, peeled and chopped1/2...

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Shoepeg Corn with Green Chile Casserole
CasserolesCornSide dishes

Shoepeg Corn with Green Chile Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cans white shoepeg corn1 can chopped green chilies, drained3/4 cup cream cheesesalt...

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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli2 cups uncooked Minute Rice1 can cream...

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Roasted Garlic Potato Bites
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Garlic Potato Bites

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes6 cloves garlic1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon...

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Maple Glazed Beets
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Maple Glazed Beets

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beets, peeled and quartered ( about 4 cups)3 tablespoons margarine,...

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The Best Garlic Shrimp in the Whole Wide World
ShellfishShrimpSide dishes

The Best Garlic Shrimp in the Whole Wide World

Ingredients: 25 -30 large shrimp, raw and peeled ( or jumbo)3 tablespoons chopped garlic,...

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Lemon Rosemary Zucchini
CitrusLemonSide dishes

Lemon Rosemary Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium yellow bell peppers, diced2 teaspoons finely...

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Core Spicy Sweet Potatoes With Tangy Lime and Cilantro
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Core Spicy Sweet Potatoes With Tangy Lime and Cilantro

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
SaladsSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato and Apple Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and grated sweet potatoes ( yams)2 tart green apples, peeled,cored...

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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Nutty Bacon Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip2 teaspoons sugar1 lb pre-packaged coleslaw mix ( containing...

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Hush Puppies III
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Hush Puppies III

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons flour...

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The Best Rice
Eggs/dairyMeatSide dishes

The Best Rice

Ingredients: 10 1/8 ounces Spanish rice ( two packs)8 ounces Velveeta cheese1 cup milk1...

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Easy Crispy Fried Cheese-Topped Hash Browns Patties
BreakfastPotatoesSide dishes

Easy Crispy Fried Cheese-Topped Hash Browns Patties

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely choppedvegetable oil ( for frying)1 (16 ounce) packages frozen shredded...

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Toddler Tofu Bites
BeansSide dishesSoy/tofu

Toddler Tofu Bites

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon grated ginger1 clove garlic, crushed2 teaspoons...

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Tomato and Mozzarella Burger
Low calorieLow carbSide dishes

Tomato and Mozzarella Burger

Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes, ripe ( approx 2 1/2 lb)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Carrot Mousse
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Carrot Mousse

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cleaned carrots, cut in 1/2 inch slices, cooked3 tablespoons butter...

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Cilantro Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Cilantro Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 cup...

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Fried Green Tomatoes Texas Style
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Fried Green Tomatoes Texas Style

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium green tomatoes1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons brown sugar1 cup flour1 eggs4...

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Linda's Spinach In Garlic Sauce
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Linda’s Spinach In Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter1/2 cup flour4 1/2 cups milk1 teaspoon garlic powder, add more...

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"Italian" Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

“Italian” Fries

Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen french fries ( about-amount doesn’t have to be exact)oil (...

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Vegetable Pakoras
AppetizersAsianSide dishes

Vegetable Pakoras

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour, sifted1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon black...

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Pacific Cream Corn
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Pacific Cream Corn

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn1/2 pint whipping cream1/2 pint milk1/4...

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Country Fried Butternut Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Country Fried Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 6 lbs butternut squash1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup flour1/2 cup milk1/2 cup cornmeal1 pinch...

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Mushroom pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mushroom pie

Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shells2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced thin and sauteed in2...

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Copeland's Restaurant Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Copeland’s Restaurant Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to pkg directions5 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup...

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Honeyed Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Honeyed Carrots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon lemon...

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Broccoli Casserole With Ritz Crackers
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Broccoli Casserole With Ritz Crackers

Ingredients: frozen chopped broccoli ( or, you can use fresh)1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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A Mountain Of Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

A Mountain Of Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 10 large potatoes, peeled and quartered8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese6 tablespoons...

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Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries
BerriesGrainsSide dishes

Couscous With Dried Cranberries or Cherries

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken stock1/2 cup couscous, uncooked2 ounces dried cranberries ( or dried...

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Bibby's Yellow Squash Bake
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Bibby’s Yellow Squash Bake

Ingredients: 5 -6 yellow squash1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugarsalt and pepper2 eggsbreadcrumbs...

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Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 7 -8 red potatoes2 cloves garlic, minced fine1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy Pilau Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Easy Pilau Rice

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil3 onions, thinely sliced1 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon cumin seeds3 cardamom...

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SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Spicy Mexican Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded1/2 lb jicama, shredded1 large carrots, shredded3 medium tomatoes,...

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Leftover Greekstyle Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Leftover Greekstyle Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced boiled potatoes ( I use left overs)2 cups sliced mushrooms2...

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Easy Baked Beans for 1 or 2
BeansLow fatSide dishes

Easy Baked Beans for 1 or 2

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans1 tablespoon ketchup1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Broccoli Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Bow Tie Pasta With Broccoli and Broccoli Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli1 1/4 cups water8 ounces bow tie pasta2 tablespoons butter, cold...

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Baked Butternut Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Baked Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 1 about 1 – 2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into...

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Crustless Spinach Pie
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Crustless Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 3 eggs3/4 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons wheat germ1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach1 lb...

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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Ingredients: 250 g spaghetti noodles2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 ounces pancetta...

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Kickin' Texas Salad
BeansSaladsSide dishes

Kickin’ Texas Salad

Ingredients: chili cheese flavor Fritos corn chips ( Chili Cheese flavor is KEY here!!)3...

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Awesome Twice Baked Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Awesome Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 hot baked potatoes1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese or 1 cup monterey...

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Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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Tomatoes and Macaroni
Elbow macaroniSaladsSide dishes

Tomatoes and Macaroni

Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked macaroni noodles1 medium onions, chopped4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons...

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Daisy Mae's Fried Apples
ApplesFruitSide dishes

Daisy Mae’s Fried Apples

Ingredients: 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced thinly, as for a pie2 tablespoons lemon...

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Vegetarian Summer Roll

Ingredients: 2 limes, juice of1 limes, segments of1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4...

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Vegetarian Meatloaf
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ingredients: 5 eggs1 pint cottage cheese1 -1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock powder1 onions, finely...

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Pasta Fritters 1965  ( Italian)
PastaSide dishesSquash

Pasta Fritters 1965 ( Italian)

Ingredients: 2 cups linguine, chopped cooked fresh or 2 cups leftover pasta3 chopped green...

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Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and...

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Pistachio Salad
DessertPuddings and moussesSide dishes

Pistachio Salad

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages jello pistachio pudding mix ( no cooking kind)1...

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Corn Yellow Squash Medley
CornSide dishesVegetables

Corn Yellow Squash Medley

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine2 medium yellow squash,...

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Tangy Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Tangy Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 (16...

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Triple Bean Cheesy Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Triple Bean Cheesy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ( about 4 sweet potatoes)19...

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Dijon Broccoli
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Dijon Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/2...

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Southwestern Skillet Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Southwestern Skillet Corn

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil ( or corn oil)1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Sauteed Cabbage With Fennel
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Sauteed Cabbage With Fennel

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fennel seeds3 scallions, minced4 cups...

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Spinach and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spinach and Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt...

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Rice and Nut Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Rice and Nut Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, virgin2 tablespoons lemon juicesalt and pepper4 ounces sultanas, soaked2...

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Mary Belle's Taters
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mary Belle’s Taters

Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled and sliced3 tablespoons butter2 onions, cut in rings2 green peppers,...

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Spaetzle (noodles)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Spaetzle (noodles)

Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached flour4 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water ( or...

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