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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 sautéed greens, these side dishes are designed to enhance your meal with additional flavors and textures.

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Cumin!! Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cumin!! Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 1/3 cups arborio rice ( can sub...

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Baked Potatoes With Shallot-Corn Butter
Lunch/snacksPotatoesSide dishes

Baked Potatoes With Shallot-Corn Butter

Ingredients: 4 large idaho potatoes, scrubbed1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels ( from about...

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Green Beans With Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds
CheeseSaladsSide dishes

Green Beans With Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients: 1/2-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons cider vinegar1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped shallots (...

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Green Beans With Roasted Tomatoes and Cumin
OnionsSide dishesTomatoes

Green Beans With Roasted Tomatoes and Cumin

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced red onions1 garlic cloves, slicedcooking spray4 large tomatoes, peeled and...

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Perfect Garlicky Mash
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Perfect Garlicky Mash

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced2 turnips, peeled and diced1 cup peeled garlic...

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Good Rice (Arroz Bueno)
Long Grain riceSide dishesWhite rice

Good Rice (Arroz Bueno)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 cups chicken broth1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup parsley, chopped2...

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BreadsGround beefSide dishes

Black Eyed Pea Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup onions, chopped1 cup black-eyed peas3/4 cup creamed corn1...

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Yummy Creamed Corn
CornEggs/dairySide dishes

Yummy Creamed Corn

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs frozen corn3/4 cup whipping cream1 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons sugar2 -3...

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Steamed Broccoli
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets1 tablespoon salad dressing Directions: You can use fresh broccoli,...

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Mom's Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Pineapple Balls
PineappleSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Mom’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Pineapple Balls

Ingredients: 3 (40 ounce) cans yams, drained1 (20 ounce) cans crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained3...

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Basic Cooked Rice
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Basic Cooked Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice ( preferably converted)2 1/2 cups chicken stock1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Italian Portabella Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Italian Portabella Appetizer

Ingredients: 4 portabella mushrooms1 cup crumbled feta cheese4 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbscooking spray Directions: Preheat...

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Parmesan Baby Carrots
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Parmesan Baby Carrots

Ingredients: 500 g baby carrots, peeled250 g fresh white breadcrumbs2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated1/4...

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Roasted Squash With Balsamic Vinegar
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Roasted Squash With Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs butternut squash or 1 1/2-2 lbs acorn squashextra virgin olive...

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Baked Delicata Squash With Lime Butter
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Baked Delicata Squash With Lime Butter

Ingredients: 2 (3/4 lb) delicata squash3 tablespoons butter, softened1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon chili...

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Miranda's Brown Rice Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesWhite rice

Miranda’s Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice1 (10 ounce) cans campbell’s beefy mushroom soup1 (10...

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Adventurous Spirit Lemon-Infused Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Adventurous Spirit Lemon-Infused Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup basmati rice2 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt3...

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West Bend Electric Skillet Scalloped Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

West Bend Electric Skillet Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes1/2 cup minced onions1 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups...

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Jazzed up Baked Beans
BeansLow fatSide dishes

Jazzed up Baked Beans

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans or 2 (16 ounce) cans vegetarian...

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My Mashed Taters
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

My Mashed Taters

Ingredients: 5 medium white potatoes, peeled, diced and washed1 -1 1/2 cup water1/4 cup...

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Cornbread Sticks
BreadsLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cornbread Sticks

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal1 cup flour1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed2 1/2 teaspoons...

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Cheesy Tater Tots Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheesy Tater Tots Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages tater tots, frozen8 ounces sour cream1 (10 ounce) cans...

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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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Pumpkin-Sage Polenta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Pumpkin-Sage Polenta

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk2 cups water3/4 cup canned pumpkin1 1/4 teaspoons...

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Spiced Orange Broccoli
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Spiced Orange Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced ( approximately 1/3 cup)1/4...

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Glazed Butternut Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Glazed Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 teaspoon nutmeg3...

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Don't Burn Your Fingers Garlic Bread
Kid FriendlyLunch/snacksSide dishes

Don’t Burn Your Fingers Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 4 hot dog buns4 garlic cloves, crushed3/4 cup butter2 teaspoons italian seasoning1 teaspoon...

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Spicy Potato Chunks
Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Spicy Potato Chunks

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon rosemary ( I use ground)1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon...

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Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic1 green...

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Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmigiana
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slicesflour, for dustingoil, for fryingseasoning salt,...

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Paneer Tikka
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Paneer Tikka

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces paneer cheese, cut into thin horizontal slices, about 1/2 inch...

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Green Rice
CaribbeanPastarice and grains

Green Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup green onions, chopped1 cup fresh parsley, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Squash and Hominy Saute
OnionsSide dishesSquash

Squash and Hominy Saute

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups zucchini or 3 -4 cups yellow squash, 1/4-1/2-inch slices1/2-1 cup...

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Uncle Bill's Simple Jerusalem Artichokes
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Uncle Bill’s Simple Jerusalem Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 lb jerusalem artichokes2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons butter2 large garlic...

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Fall to Your Knees Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Fall to Your Knees Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni10 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch squares10...

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Cajun Chicken over Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishSide dishes

Cajun Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons cajun seasoning2 tablespoons butter1 red...

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Ratatouille
Side dishesSquashTomatoes

Ratatouille

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves1/2 cup fresh parsley1 small eggplants1/2 cup olive oil2 small zucchini3...

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Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesLow proteinSide dishes

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes ( can use canned if desired)3 tablespoons...

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Easy Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Easy Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( cooked)1/4 cup oil ( can use less, but do...

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Baby Green Peas With Orange and Almond
North americanSide dishesVegetables

Baby Green Peas With Orange and Almond

Ingredients: 2 cups small baby green peas, fresh or 2 cups frozen green peas2...

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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 6 (1 lb) acorn squash1/3 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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African-Spiced Broccoli-And-Cauliflower Salad
BroccoliSaladsSide dishes

African-Spiced Broccoli-And-Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup broccoli florets3/4 cup cauliflower florets1/2 cup carrots, diagonally sliced ( 1/4-inch)1/8...

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White Cheddar and Parmesan Potato Gratin
Eggs/dairyPotatoesSide dishes

White Cheddar and Parmesan Potato Gratin

Ingredients: 1 -2 onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (...

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Herbed Chicken Breasts With Buttered Leeks
Chicken breastMain dishSide dishes

Herbed Chicken Breasts With Buttered Leeks

Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only2 cups chicken...

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Broccoli Custard
BroccoliSide dishesVegetables

Broccoli Custard

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli3 beaten eggs1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half...

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New Potatoes With Fresh Horseradish Sauce (Vegan)
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

New Potatoes With Fresh Horseradish Sauce (Vegan)

Ingredients: 2 lbs tiny new potatoes, unpeeled3/4 cup tofu sour cream or 3/4 cup...

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Bagel Crisps
AppetizersLow fatSide dishes

Bagel Crisps

Ingredients: 4 bagelssaltchili powderoil ( for deep frying) Directions: Slice bagels in half and...

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Rosemary Potato Wedges With Pearl Onions
OnionsPotatoesSide dishes

Rosemary Potato Wedges With Pearl Onions

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch thick wedges ( russets, Yukon Golds, etc.)8...

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Scalloped Potatoes - Stove Top
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Scalloped Potatoes – Stove Top

Ingredients: 4 cups potatoes, peeled, 1 1/2-inch dice1/2 cup onions, dicedsalt, to taste1 1/2...

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Chicken Curry Stuffed Potatoes
Low sodiumMain dishSide dishes

Chicken Curry Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4...

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Easy Cheesy Corn Bake Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Easy Cheesy Corn Bake Casserole

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup milk3 eggs, beaten1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans...

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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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Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Low fatSide dishesVegetables

Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants1 eggs1/4 cup milk3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated3/4 cup floursaltpepper1 cup...

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Marsha's Way of Making Cream Style Corn
CornSide dishesVegetables

Marsha’s Way of Making Cream Style Corn

Ingredients: 15 ounces whole kernel corn ( fresh or frozen also can be used)2...

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Chili Cheese Casserole!
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Chili Cheese Casserole!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted10 eggs1/2 cup flour1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded3 (4...

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Tomatoes and Leeks With Fresh Sage
OnionsSide dishesTomatoes

Tomatoes and Leeks With Fresh Sage

Ingredients: 2 small leeks, thinly sliced ( remove green tops)1 -2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Fresh Orange Rice
OrangesRiceSide dishes

Fresh Orange Rice

Ingredients: 2 fresh oranges2 cups jasmine rice ( I also use basmati but plain...

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Easiest Ever Mashed Potato Torta ( Mashed Potatoes With Cheese)
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Easiest Ever Mashed Potato Torta ( Mashed Potatoes With Cheese)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine16 medium green onions, sliced ( 1...

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Jennie's Favorite Potato Salad
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Jennie’s Favorite Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes4 eggs2 celery ribs, finely chopped2 tablespoons sweet relish1 medium onions,...

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Zucchini
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Zucchini, Pignoli and Raisin Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb small zucchini3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 ounces pine nuts, toasted2...

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