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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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The Perfect Pico De Gallo
OnionsSaladsSide dishes

The Perfect Pico De Gallo

Ingredients: 2 roma tomatoes, diced very small1/4 white onions, diced small3 radishes, diced small1/2...

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Rigatoni With Ricotta Cheese
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni With Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes rigatoni pasta2 eggs1 (15 ounce) ricotta cheese3/4 cup parmesan...

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Artichokes With Garlic Butter Sauce
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Artichokes With Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 4 medium artichokes1 cup dry white wine8 garlic cloves, minced finely1 tablespoon lemon...

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Maria's Holiday Broccoli Casserole
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Maria’s Holiday Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) bags broccoli, cooked,chopped,and well drained8 ounces Velveeta cheese1/4 lb butter...

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Potato-Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Potato-Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb unpeeled potatoes, sliced1/3 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter8 cups shredded cabbage1...

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Italian Broccoli Casserole
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Italian Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli ( frozen or fresh, cut into bite sized pieces)2...

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Buttermilk and Herb Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Buttermilk and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks3 tablespoons butter1 3/4-2...

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Crunchy Scalloped Potatoes With Thyme
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Crunchy Scalloped Potatoes With Thyme

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 cup breadcrumbs3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried thyme1 1/4...

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Hoppin' John -- Rice and Black-Eyed Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Hoppin’ John — Rice and Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces ( I use a whole...

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Broccoli and Noodles
BroccoliPastaSide dishes

Broccoli and Noodles

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked egg noodles2 cups broccoli florets1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Magic Potato Puffs
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Magic Potato Puffs

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered1 onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup cracker...

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Sweet and Spicy Kidney Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Sweet and Spicy Kidney Beans

Ingredients: olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onions, choppedsaltpepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 pinch cinnamon1/4...

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Chinese Restaurant Fried Rice
Long Grain riceRiceSide dishes

Chinese Restaurant Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice2 cups water1/2-3/4 cup chicken stock1 ham steaks (...

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Pumpkin Dumplings
CheeseEggsSide dishes

Pumpkin Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin1 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg1/8...

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Grilled Spiced Apples and Onions
ApplesFruitSide dishes

Grilled Spiced Apples and Onions

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Spicy Noodle Salad With Vegetables
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Spicy Noodle Salad With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons olive oil or 3...

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Jivey Chivey New Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Jivey Chivey New Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth1 1/2 lbs small red...

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Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules2 cups...

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Summertime Grilled Onions
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Summertime Grilled Onions

Ingredients: 1 vidalia onions ( medium or large)1 teaspoon butter, to taste1 chicken bouillon...

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Yam Fluff 'n' Stuff (Vegan)
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yam Fluff ‘n’ Stuff (Vegan)

Ingredients: 4 medium yams1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice3 tablespoons raw sugar or 3...

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German Spaetzle Dumplings
EggsGrainsSide dishes

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup whole milk2 eggs1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pinch...

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Greek Potato Salad II
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Greek Potato Salad II

Ingredients: 3 lbs small red potatoes, halved and sliced crosswise, 1/4 inch thick1 small...

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Spiced Potato Crisps
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spiced Potato Crisps

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil1/2...

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Green Bean Gratin
CasserolesOvenSide dishes

Green Bean Gratin

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1...

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Spaetzle - German
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spaetzle – German

Ingredients: 3 large eggs2 cups flour2 tablespoons butter1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Beat...

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Vegetable Fried Rice
Long Grain riceLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon peanut oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy and Delicious Corn Casserole Bake
CasserolesCornSide dishes

Easy and Delicious Corn Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/3-1/2 cup sugar ( more or less to suit taste)1/2 cup...

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Chicken Under a " Brick" With Roasted Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Chicken Under a ” Brick” With Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, no larger than 3 lbs. trimmed of excess fat, giblet...

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Bifteki

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, soaked in water for 10 minutes2 lbs minced beef or...

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Italian Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Italian Tomatoes

Ingredients: 5 big ripe tomatoes1 big white onions1/2 bottle Italian salad dressing Directions: Cut...

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San Francisco Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

San Francisco Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dry mustard1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro1 teaspoon white pepper1...

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Broccoli and Bacon
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli4 slices bacon1/4 cup minced green onions3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs Directions:...

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Glorious Beans
For large groupsSide dishesWeeknight

Glorious Beans

Ingredients: 2 cans red kidney beans, drained2 cans butter beans, drained2 cans lima beans,...

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Ranch Tuna Salad
SaladsSide dishesTuna

Ranch Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 can solid white tuna4 (12 ounce) cups multicolored rotini pasta, dry2 cups...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Bake
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, thinly sliced1 (500 g) jars tomato sauce ( I like...

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Roasted Vegetables With Horseradish Dressing
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Vegetables With Horseradish Dressing

Ingredients: 4 small beetroots, trimmed and scrubbed2 large potatoes, scrubbed and quartered2 small turnips,...

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Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons salad oil1 -2 teaspoon...

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Nutty Carrots
GrainsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Nutty Carrots

Ingredients: 4 large carrots1/8 cup honey, slightly warmed1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon morton lite salt1/4...

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Tasty Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Tasty Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 heads of cabbage ( thinly sliced, about 12 cups)6 tablespoons butter, divided1...

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Texas Picnic Coleslaw
Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Texas Picnic Coleslaw

Ingredients: 6 cups Miracle Whip1/3 cup horseradish1 tablespoon dill1 tablespoon black pepper ( finely...

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Tofu Parmesan
BeansSide dishesSoy/tofu

Tofu Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2 slices1 small onions,...

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Caraway Roasted Beets
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Caraway Roasted Beets

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs beets, remove greens and all but 1 inch of stems2...

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Pink Perfection Cranberry Salad
FruitSaladsSide dishes

Pink Perfection Cranberry Salad

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese ( brought to room temperature)2 tablespoons mayonnaise2...

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AppetizersSalmonSide dishes

Smoked Salmon Tidbits

Ingredients: 1/2 lb smoked salmon8 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon sour cream, orFrench dressingTabasco sauce,...

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Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 ripe plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into...

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Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes ( 2 1/4 pounds)1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk2...

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Healthy Oven Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Healthy Oven Fries

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes, scrubbed well1 tablespoon egg whites, beaten1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Potato Gnocchi With Gorgonzola
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Gnocchi With Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2/3 lb gorgonzola, dolce1/4...

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Yukon Gold Scallion Smashers
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Yukon Gold Scallion Smashers

Ingredients: 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes4 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup milk, heated1 bunch scallions,...

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Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne pasta1/8 cup fresh rosemary, minced4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons olive oil3/4...

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Semi-Homemade Borracho Beans
BeansNorth americanSide dishes

Semi-Homemade Borracho Beans

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans ( undrained)1 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes...

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African Sadza Dumpling
AfricanLow proteinSide dishes

African Sadza Dumpling

Ingredients: 2 1/2 liters water1 kg mealie-meal (cornmeal/white maize flour) or 1 kg rapoko...

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Side dishesSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Harvard Beets

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch3 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons vinegar2/3 cup water1 teaspoon butter2...

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Couscous Fruity Salad
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Couscous Fruity Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Quinoa Pilaf
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup carrots, diced1/2 cup green onions, diced1/4 cup celery, diced1/4 cup green...

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Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Cherry Tomatoes in Garlic

Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes1 clove garlic, peeled & crushed1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Rinse...

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Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread
CasserolesCornSide dishes

Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine2 eggs2 cups sour...

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Divine Macaroni and Cheese
PastaPenneSide dishes

Divine Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, pressed1 1/2 cups milk1 cup shredded parmesan cheese,...

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Potato Vegetable Layers
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potato Vegetable Layers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 large potatoes, thinly sliced2...

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