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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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Carrots and Cheese
Low carbLow in...Side dishes

Carrots and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots1/2 lb margarine1/2 lb Velveeta cheesebutter flavored crackers Directions: Pare, slice...

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Savory Green Bean
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Savory Green Bean, Mushroom and Pecan Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces2 tablespoons butter1 large...

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Mesquite Steak Fries
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Mesquite Steak Fries

Ingredients: 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1...

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Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared alfredo sauce1 1/2 cups angel hair pasta3/4 cup small curd...

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Stewed Apples
ApplesFruitSide dishes

Stewed Apples

Ingredients: 2 lbs apples2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup white wine1 piece...

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Caesar and Bacon Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Caesar and Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 unpeeled small red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes ( 3 cups)1...

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Curly Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Curly Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1 clove garlic, mincedseasoning (optional)...

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Scalloped spiced apples
ApplesFruitSide dishes

Scalloped spiced apples

Ingredients: 4 medium tart apples, peeled,cored and sliced ( such as Granny Smith)1/2 cup...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Inspired Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1 cup water1 (12 ounce) bottles beer ( I used Coors)1/2...

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Mexican Corn Salad
CornSaladsSide dishes

Mexican Corn Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups frozen corn (thawed) or 8 large ears of corn1/4 cup red...

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Broccoli Ala Ritz Casserole
CasserolesCheeseSide dishes

Broccoli Ala Ritz Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed1/2-1 cup margarine...

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Grilled Zucchini With Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste
Low proteinSide dishesVery low carbs

Grilled Zucchini With Garlic and Lemon Butter Baste

Ingredients: 8 medium zucchini, trimmed, halved lenghtwise1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Pat's Best 'tater Salad (Potato Salad)
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Pat’s Best ‘tater Salad (Potato Salad)

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, hard-boiled2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard4 tablespoons ranch salad dressing1 tablespoon...

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State Fair Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

State Fair Potato Salad

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled,cut into 3/4 inch pieces1/4 cup juice, from...

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Pickle Dilly Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans1/2 cup sweet onions ( roughly diced)2...

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Lunch/snacksSide dishesSnacks

Potato Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes, peeled and grated2 medium zucchini, grated ( DO NOT PEEL)1/4...

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Mexican Rice and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mexican Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil2/3 cup chopped green bell peppers1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup...

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Mexican Rice-Side Dish
PastaRicerice and grains

Mexican Rice-Side Dish

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup long grain white rice1/4 cup green onions, chopped1/2...

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Marinated Cucumbers
OnionsSaladsSide dishes

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium onions, sliced and...

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Creamy Lettuce Salad
Low proteinSaladsSide dishes

Creamy Lettuce Salad

Ingredients: 3 hardboiled egg1 (16 ounce) packages of ready to serve salad greens1 medium...

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Best Ever Ozark Baked Beans
BeansSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Best Ever Ozark Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans pork and beans1 cup ketchup1 tablespoon yellow mustard1/4 cup...

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Minted Fennel
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Minted Fennel

Ingredients: 2 heads fennel, trimmed and split2 cups chicken stock2 teaspoons sugar3 teaspoons concentrated...

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Banana Corn Fritters
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Banana Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Streusel Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Streusel Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs medium sweet potatoes, peeled3/4 cup maple syrup ( divided use)1/3...

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Differently Baked Sweet Potato
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Differently Baked Sweet Potato

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/2 cup sugar2 eggs2 cups sweet potatoes, grated1 grated oranges, rind...

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Scalloped (Aubergine) Eggplant
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Scalloped (Aubergine) Eggplant

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled and diced1/3 cup milk1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Potato and Apple Galette
ApplesPotatoesSide dishes

Potato and Apple Galette

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1 golden delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, cut into...

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Butternut Squash Fries
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Butternut Squash Fries

Ingredients: 1/2 butternut squashkosher saltcooking sprayketchup, to serve Directions: Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.Peel...

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Excellent and Healthy Cornbread
BreadsCornSide dishes

Excellent and Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1...

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I Did It My Way Creamed Spinach
< 15 minsSide dishesVegetables

I Did It My Way Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons unbleached flour2/3 cup vegetable broth, homemade...

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Zucchini Parmigiana
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Zucchini Parmigiana

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning ( McCormicks)5...

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Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Red Cauliflower and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped1 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes3 tablespoons tomato paste3 tablespoons...

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Baby Beet Tops (with teeny weeny baby beets attached)
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Baby Beet Tops (with teeny weeny baby beets attached)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb baby beets with tops, attached1 medium walla walla...

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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Low proteinSaladsSide dishes

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup sugar1 small onions ( chopped...

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Red Snapper With Garlic Delight
FishSeafoodSide dishes

Red Snapper With Garlic Delight

Ingredients: 10 g unsalted butter, melted3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 tablespoons dry vermouth2 red...

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Vegan Mashed Curry Sweet Potatoes
Main dishSide dishesVegan

Vegan Mashed Curry Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, peeled,diced ( white flesh)2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste2 cups...

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Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans
GrainsSaladsSide dishes

Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pecans1 1/2 cups couscous1 cup dried cranberries1/2 teaspoon turmeric2 cups...

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Stuffed Tomatoes With Grilled Corn Salad
CornSide dishesTomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes With Grilled Corn Salad

Ingredients: 2 large ears of corn, husked1 large red bell peppers4 large beefsteak tomatoes...

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Herbed Basmati Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Herbed Basmati Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup basmati rice, uncooked1 1/2 cups water1/2...

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Canary Island Spicy Potatoes
PotatoesSaladsSide dishes

Canary Island Spicy Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 cloves garlic,...

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Israeli Salad with Jicama
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Israeli Salad with Jicama

Ingredients: 1 long English cucumbers8 -10 plum tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and...

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Creamy
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Creamy, Cheesy Potato and Kumara Bake

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes1 medium large kumara1 onions1 large garlic cloves1 vegetable stock cubes2...

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Onion Shortcake I
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Onion Shortcake I

Ingredients: 1 large sweet Spanish onions1/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups corn muffin mix (...

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Baked Curried Fruit
CherriesPeachesSide dishes

Baked Curried Fruit

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, in juice1 (15 ounce) cans peach halfes...

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Irish Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Irish Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 fresh thyme sprigs, fresh6 garlic cloves1 1/4 lbs green cabbage, shredded very...

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Boursin Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes ( get the ones that have the buttery taste to...

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Polish Cabbage and Noodles
PastaSide dishesVegetables

Polish Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced2 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, sliced3 garlic cloves, chopped8 cups...

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Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 kg eggplants1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice ( or more to...

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Quick Mexican Corn Risotto
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Quick Mexican Corn Risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 cup medium-grain white...

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Gorgonzola Broccoli Casserole
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Gorgonzola Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 3 lbs broccoli1/4 cup butter, plus1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups...

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Marinated Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained1 (15 ounce) cans garden...

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Parsley Potato Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Parsley Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup milk2 ounces butter2 tablespoons parsley, finely...

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Mom's Coleslaw
Condimentsetc.Salads

Mom’s Coleslaw

Ingredients: 4 cups finely shredded cabbage1 minced small onion1 cup shredded carrots1 finely chopped...

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Veggie Bake
< 60 minsSide dishesVegetables

Veggie Bake

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen mixed vegetables ( broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower)1 (10...

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Baked Tofu and Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Baked Tofu and Spinach

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) bags frozen chopped spinach2 (10 1/2 ounce) packages low-fat tofu1...

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Sesame Udon Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Sesame Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3...

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Husband Pleasin' Baked Beans
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Husband Pleasin’ Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 medium onions1/4 cup butter3 (15 ounce) cans cans ranch...

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Braised Onion Slices With Bourbon
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Braised Onion Slices With Bourbon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 bermuda onions, sliced 3/4-inch thick1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Herbed Onions
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Herbed Onions

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup butter1 pinch salt2 large vidalia onions, thinly sliced...

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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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