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“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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Spanish-Style Oven Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spanish-Style Oven Fries

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves,...

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Balsamic Roasted Onions and Potatoes
OnionsPotatoesSide dishes

Balsamic Roasted Onions and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick3 lbs potatoes, peeled...

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Woodland Wild Rice Side Dish
RiceSaladsSide dishes

Woodland Wild Rice Side Dish

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked wild rice1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drained1 (7...

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3-2-1 Shrimp
ShellfishShrimpSide dishes

3-2-1 Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1 1/2 lbs large...

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Almond Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Almond Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup diced celery6 green onions, chopped1 medium green bell...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Artichoke Hearts With Garlic, Olive Oil and Parsley

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley2 (8 ounce)...

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Butterscotch Carrot Noodle Pudding Aka Kugel
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Butterscotch Carrot Noodle Pudding Aka Kugel

Ingredients: 4 cups freshly cooked egg noodles, cooked according to pkg directions & drained,...

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Pickled Cucumbers
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients: 4 cucumbers, with skins and sliced thin1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/3 cup white vinegar2...

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Pretty Good Scalloped Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Pretty Good Scalloped Corn

Ingredients: 1 cup milk1/2 cup cream4 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2...

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Craisin Cole Slaw
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Craisin Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags shredded coleslaw mix1/3 cup oil4 tablespoons vinegar5 tablespoons sugar1...

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Shells with Mushrooms and Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Shells with Mushrooms and Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium pasta shells1/4 cup butter1 clove garlic, minced1 lb mushrooms, sliced3/4...

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Do at Home Onion Rings
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Do at Home Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup milk1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking...

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Rice Delicious
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Delicious

Ingredients: 1 cup of pecan rice1 (8 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained but reserve...

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Toasted Almond Broccoli
BroccoliFruitSide dishes

Toasted Almond Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sliced almonds1/2 lb broccoli florets2 teaspoons olive oilsalt & freshly ground...

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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Neptune Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces medium pasta shells, cooked and drained1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in...

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Secret Ingredient Low Fat Potato Salad!
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Secret Ingredient Low Fat Potato Salad!

Ingredients: 2 lbs peeled potatoes2 -3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise2 -3 tablespoons low-fat creme fraiche4...

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Nanny Annie's Baked Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Nanny Annie’s Baked Corn

Ingredients: 4 eggs1/2 cup sugar6 tablespoons flour1 dash salt & pepper4 cups whole milk4...

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Trees and Snow
AppetizersBroccoliSide dishes

Trees and Snow

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli or 1 head broccoflower1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar...

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Low Carb Hush Puppies
AppetizersDiabeticSide dishes

Low Carb Hush Puppies

Ingredients: 1 cup Atkins baking mix1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup water ( more or...

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SaladsSide dishesVegetables

A Simple Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups sweet cherry tomatoes ( homegrown are always the best!)2 cups ciliegiene...

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Cajun Corn With Louisiana Butter
CornSide dishesVegetables

Cajun Corn With Louisiana Butter

Ingredients: 4 ears fresh sweet corn, in their husks1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika1/2 teaspoon onion...

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Potato--cheese Logs
< 60 minsSide dishesTime to make

Potato–cheese Logs

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced4 tablespoons heavy cream ( whipping)4 tablespoons butter2 eggs,...

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Sweet Potato Bake
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil20 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated1 inch fresh...

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Mom's Broccoli Cornbread
BreadsBroccoliSide dishes

Mom’s Broccoli Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) boxes cornbread mix4 eggs8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup margarine,...

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Lima Beans With Bacon
Low fatLow sodiumSide dishes

Lima Beans With Bacon

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen lima beans5 slices bacon1/3 cup diced red onions1/3...

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Seafood Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Seafood Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups dry macaroni, cooked ( I use the small seashells, but elbow...

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Zucchini Heaven Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Zucchini Heaven Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini3 medium yellow squash1 large onions1 large green peppers2 (6 -8...

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Stuffed Chard (Brenda Pulvermacher – Quadra Island)

Ingredients: 16 outer chard leaves2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 onions, chopped1/4 cup oil3/4...

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Browned Potatoes With Roast
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Browned Potatoes With Roast

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled, and cut into quarters1 teaspoon salt, in a saucepan...

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Chili-spiced Bean Salad
CornSaladsSide dishes

Chili-spiced Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Oven Browned Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Oven Browned Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters1/2 cup margarine, melted1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Herbed Potato Crisps
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Herbed Potato Crisps

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2...

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Black Bean Tortilla Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Black Bean Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground...

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Sauteed Bean Sprouts
BeansNorth americanSide dishes

Sauteed Bean Sprouts

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh bean sprouts1 small onions, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Winter Tomato and Cucumber Salad
OnionsSaladsSide dishes

Winter Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon gin or 1 tablespoon vodka1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4...

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Cold Tuna Salad
SaladsSide dishesTuna

Cold Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) elbow macaroni ( or twisted pasta)1 cup mayonnaise ( more...

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Herbed Zucchini Noodles (Low-Fat)
PastaSide dishesSquash

Herbed Zucchini Noodles (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini2 teaspoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped1 tablespoon fresh...

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I Can't Believe It's Cauliflower a La Jenny Jones
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

I Can’t Believe It’s Cauliflower a La Jenny Jones

Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower, cut into 1-inch chunks2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into...

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Feta Cheese Flavored Orzo
CheesePastaSide dishes

Feta Cheese Flavored Orzo

Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese3 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped3...

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Basil Garlic Oven Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Basil Garlic Oven Fries

Ingredients: 6 medium floury potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges3 large garlic cloves, chopped1...

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Ramen Fried " Rice"
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Ramen Fried ” Rice”

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages pork-flavored ramen noodles ( or smoked ham flavor or...

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Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushedsalt and pepper1/2 small hot pepper, very finely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Golden Eggplant (Aubergine) Rounds
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Golden Eggplant (Aubergine) Rounds

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch slices1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan...

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Chicken Papadoris
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Chicken Papadoris

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces4 tablespoons butter...

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Braised Fennel and Onion Pasta Sauce
Lunch/snacksSide dishesVegetables

Braised Fennel and Onion Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup virgin olive oil1 cup onions, chopped2 tablespoons garlic, fresh minced1 1/2...

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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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Vidalia Honey Baked Onions
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Vidalia Honey Baked Onions

Ingredients: 4 large vidalia onions1 1/2 cups tomato juice1 1/2 cups water2 tablespoons melted...

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Rosemary Potato Galette
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Rosemary Potato Galette

Ingredients: 4 idaho potatoes ( 8 ounces each)8 tablespoons butter ( 1 stick)1 1/2...

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Sweet Potato And Apple Casserole
ApplesCasserolesSide dishes

Sweet Potato And Apple Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium apples3 medium sweet potatoes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (...

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Sweet Potatoes With Ginger and Apple Cider
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes With Ginger and Apple Cider

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes ( about 3 med)4 cups apple cider1/4 cup...

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Quick Sour Cream Cucumbers
Low proteinLow sodiumSide dishes

Quick Sour Cream Cucumbers

Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon black pepper...

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Ida's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Ida’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon butter1 onions, chopped2 cups milk1 lb American cheese or...

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Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb bulk Italian sausage2 onions, thinly sliced1 large red...

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Mustard Cheese Toasties
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mustard Cheese Toasties

Ingredients: 8 slices French bread4 tablespoons mustard ( I like Colman’s English mustard)4 ounces...

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Cabbage Apple Cinnamon Casserole (Vegetarian Too!)
ApplesCasserolesSide dishes

Cabbage Apple Cinnamon Casserole (Vegetarian Too!)

Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons butter substitute or 6 tablespoons...

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Red Cabbage
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Red Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 head red cabbage ( about 2 lbs.)4 slices bacon, chopped3 -4 tablespoons...

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Ranch Pea Salad
PorkSaladsSide dishes

Ranch Pea Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen peas ( thawed)2 celery ribs, chopped3 green onions, chopped1 (8...

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Scandinavian Cucumber Salad Recipe
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons parsley flakes2 1/2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar1 tablespoon sugar2...

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Tomato Mushroom Green Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Tomato Mushroom Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 clove garlic, smashed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Griddled Marinated Aubergine (Eggplant) With Feta
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Griddled Marinated Aubergine (Eggplant) With Feta

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, cut lengthways into 2cm thick slices1 lemons, juice of1 garlic...

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