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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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Baked Cranberry Acorn Squash
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Baked Cranberry Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 4 small acorn squash1 cup apples, chopped, unpared1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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Best Potluck Pasta Salad
CheesePastaSide dishes

Best Potluck Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups dried wagon wheel macaroni or 3 cups rotini pasta or 3...

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Eggs/dairySide dishesVegetables

Spinach With Two Cheeses

Ingredients: 4 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach or 4 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach,...

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Calico Potato Latkes With Applesauce
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Calico Potato Latkes With Applesauce

Ingredients: 3 potatoes3 slightly beaten eggs1/2 cup flour1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup green onions,...

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Garden Fresh Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesVegetables

Garden Fresh Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds1/4 lb bacon ( cut in 1 inch lenghts)1 lb...

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Homestyle Potato Casserole
CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Homestyle Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded potatoes1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup shredded carrots2 tablespoons butter...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Tomato and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch rounds1/2 cup flour1 1/4 cups seasoned...

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L'kebab (Algerian Fried Potato in Sauce)
ChickenPotatoesSide dishes

L’kebab (Algerian Fried Potato in Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1 lb skinless chicken pieces, rid of fat...

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Marshmallow Yams
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Marshmallow Yams

Ingredients: 3 (15 2/3 ounce) cans yams1/3 cup brown sugar1 (10 1/2 ounce) packages...

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Marinated Green Beans with Olives
SaladsSide dishesVegetables

Marinated Green Beans with Olives,Tomatoes, and Feta

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided2 cloves garlic, minced1/4...

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Double Cheese and Macaroni
CasserolesElbow macaroniSide dishes

Double Cheese and Macaroni

Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour3 1/2 cups milk8 ounces...

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Armenian Bulgur and Potato Balls
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Armenian Bulgur and Potato Balls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes ( about 6 medium)3/4 cup fine bulgur3/4 cup floursaltblack...

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Sephardic Sweet Potatoes and Squash
Low fatLow proteinSide dishes

Sephardic Sweet Potatoes and Squash

Ingredients: 1 lb acorn squash (I’ve only used butternut) or 1 lb butternut squash...

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CasserolesPotatoesSide dishes

Light Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray2 minced garlic cloves1/3 cup diced onions1 1/2 tablespoons flour12 ounces...

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes III
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Garlic Mashed Potatoes III

Ingredients: 7 cups baking potatoes, cubed, peeled6 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk1/4...

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Spaghetti With Chicken Mince Sauce
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Chicken Mince Sauce

Ingredients: 250 g spaghetti1 cup ground chicken2 tablespoons olive oilsalt2 onions, chopped5 -6 garlic...

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Buttery Potato Fans
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Buttery Potato Fans

Ingredients: 3 large baking potatoes, scrubbed2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons...

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Broccoli Amandine Casserole
BroccoliCasserolesSide dishes

Broccoli Amandine Casserole

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli1 beef bouillon cubes3/4 cup water4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour, i...

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Rice Pilaf  Like Joe's Crab Shack
RiceSide dishesWhite rice

Rice Pilaf Like Joe’s Crab Shack

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups water1 tablespoon butter1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon white pepper1 1/3 cups...

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Shrimp Terreni
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Shrimp Terreni

Ingredients: 1 cup green peas1 zucchini1/2 onions1/2 yellow bell peppers1/2 red bell peppers24 shrimp,...

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Carrot Spatzle (moehrenspaetzle)
CarrotsSide dishesVegetables

Carrot Spatzle (moehrenspaetzle)

Ingredients: 300 g carrots200 ml milk350 g flour2 eggs2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon oilnutmegmore salt,...

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AmericanFruitSide dishes

Baked Applesauce

Ingredients: 1 (24 ounce) jars applesauce2 tablespoons Bisquick baking mix1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons soft...

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Cowboy  Mashed Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes, cut into chunks1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into...

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Duchess Potatoes au gratin
CheesePotatoesSide dishes

Duchess Potatoes au gratin

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces ( about 4...

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Brazilian Potato Salad
Lunch/snacksSaladsSide dishes

Brazilian Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes ( regular potatoes will suffice)1 green onions1/4 limes or...

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Sugarhouse Apple Rings
ApplesBreakfastSide dishes

Sugarhouse Apple Rings

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup buttermilk3 large apples,...

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Feta Creamed Corn
CornOnionsSide dishes

Feta Creamed Corn

Ingredients: 1/2 red onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped3 ears corn, kernels removed ( or...

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Greek Style Potatoes With Kalamata Olives
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Greek Style Potatoes With Kalamata Olives

Ingredients: 3 lbs lb potatoes, cut in half1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup fresh lemon...

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CHILI CORN-ON-THE-COB
CornSide dishesVegetables

CHILI CORN-ON-THE-COB

Ingredients: 6 -8 ears fresh corn1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Mushroom Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mushroom Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms, divided1 large onions, quartered1 clove garlic3 tablespoons...

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Tuna Muffins
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Tuna Muffins

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2-1 teaspoon dried onion...

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Tomatoes In Marinade
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomatoes In Marinade

Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...

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Fried Millet with Mushrooms
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Fried Millet with Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 cups quartered small mushrooms2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground...

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Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto

Ingredients: 2 large vine ripened tomatoes, about 1 pound1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh,sliced...

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Herb Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine)
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Herb Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch circles1/4 cup canola oil...

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Potsie's White Trash Trinity
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Potsie’s White Trash Trinity

Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes ( well scrubbed or peeled and cut into uniform cubes)1...

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Chalet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Chalet Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small even sized potatoes10 fluid ounces cream3 cloves garlic, finely...

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Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) Saute
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) Saute

Ingredients: 5 Japanese eggplants, sliced thinly the short way ( they’re long and thin-...

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Tex-Mex Rice 'N Cheese
CasserolesSide dishesWhite rice

Tex-Mex Rice ‘N Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice6 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated,1-1/2 cups divided1 (11...

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Crisp German Meatballs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Crisp German Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drain and...

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Macaroni and Cheese from John Legend
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Macaroni and Cheese from John Legend

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dishcoarse saltfresh ground black pepper3...

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Warm Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Salad
SaladsSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Warm Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon Dijon...

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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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Crunchy-Top Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Crunchy-Top Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine3 -4 large potatoes3/4 cup crushed flakes...

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Italian Baked Rice and Cheese
PastaRicerice and grains

Italian Baked Rice and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice ( Uncle Ben’s Original brand is...

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Baked Potato Squares
PotatoesSide dishesVegetables

Baked Potato Squares

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 medium onions, cut into chunks2...

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Baked Sauerkraut With Apples
GermanSide dishesVegetables

Baked Sauerkraut With Apples

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, sliced700 g sauerkraut, drained ( 28oz)3 medium apples, peeled...

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Braised Onion Ribbons With Celery
OnionsSide dishesVegetables

Braised Onion Ribbons With Celery

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs onions, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-thick slices1/4...

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Roasted Ratatouille
FrenchSide dishesVegetables

Roasted Ratatouille

Ingredients: 1 large onions, cut into 12 wedges12 garlic cloves, peeled3/4 lb eggplants, cut...

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Simmered Leeks
CondimentsEggs/dairyetc.

Simmered Leeks

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs leeks1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to...

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Rosemary-Parmesan Acorn Squash Wedges
Side dishesSquashVegetables

Rosemary-Parmesan Acorn Squash Wedges

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) acorn squash, halved lengthwish and seeded3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Lemon Snap Peas
Low proteinSide dishesVegetables

Lemon Snap Peas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed1 teaspoon lemon zest1 teaspoon...

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Blue Cheese Potato Cakes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Blue Cheese Potato Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups cold mashed potatoes1/4 cup panko, plus1/4 cup panko, extra for coating1/2...

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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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Easy Vidalia Onion Casserole
CasserolesOnionsSide dishes

Easy Vidalia Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 6 large vidalia onions, peeled and sliced very thinlysalt and pepper1/2 cup butter30...

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Nepalese Vegetable Pulao
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Nepalese Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice1/3 teaspoon cumin seeds, to your desire1/2 teaspoon turmeric,...

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Roasted Fennel With Parmesan - Giada De Laurentiis
CheeseEggs/dairySide dishes

Roasted Fennel With Parmesan – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 4 fresh bulbs of fennel1/2 teaspoon saltfresh ground black pepper, to taste1/3 cup...

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BBQ Grilled Squash and Zucchini
Side dishesSquashVegetables

BBQ Grilled Squash and Zucchini

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup kraft honey barbeque sauce ( this is specifically what Donna used,...

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Delicious Barley Casserole
CasserolesGrainsSide dishes

Delicious Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter ( or 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil)2 medium...

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Butternut Squash With Pistou
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Butternut Squash With Pistou

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves2/3-1 cup basil leaves3 lbs butternut...

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