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PHILLY Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Provided by: Philadelphia
Cream cheese flavored with onions and chives adds zip to these fluffy mashed potatoes. 

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Sweet Potatoes

Provided by: Almond Board
Sweet potato chunks are roasted with fresh thyme and combined with sliced California almonds to make a hearty side dish.  

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Spicy Roasted Edamame

Submitted by: CHEFBETHPHX 
Home Town: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
This great dish can be served hot as a vegetable side dish, or cooled and served as a snack. 

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Cauliflower With a Kick

Submitted by: JEN 
Mashing cauliflower with a pleasantly sweet parsnip creates a surprisingly delicious side dish. 

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Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

Submitted by: NERDYCHEESECAKE 
Home Town: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal. 

Turnip and Blue Cheese Gratin

Submitted by: Chelsea 
This is my favorite gratin, very hearty and full of taste! I have tried several veggie combos and this is by far the best! 

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Cheesy Creamed Spinach

Submitted by: BREN3205 
This is a recipe for a delicious and cheesy creamed spinach. It's easy and tastes much better than any store bought or frozen versions. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was great! 

Not Your Everyday Green Beans

Submitted by: SYDNEY6 
Home Town: Grand Haven, Michigan, USA
This side dish offers fresh green beans cooked with crimini mushrooms and sprinkled with toasted almond slices. 

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Fresh Mint and Cilantro Melon Salad

Submitted by: Menealeous' Daughter 
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Living In: New York, New York, USA
This simple recipe combines fresh honeydew melon with cilantro and mint and is tossed with sweetened lime juice for a refreshing fruit salad option. 

Mandarin Orange Couscous

Submitted by: Laura 
Mandarin oranges add subtle citrus flavor and texture while toasted pine nuts offer a bit of crunch in this fast and easy tropical version of couscous. 

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Corn with Jalapenos

Submitted by: Come4Dinner 
Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Microwave fresh corn and jalapenos for a side dish with some heat. 

Beets on the Grill

Submitted by: MOTTSBELA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
I couldn't decide what to do with all the beets, so I tossed them onto the grill. 

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The Very Best Confetti Rice

Submitted by: SHACKL 
Add a burst of flavor to steamed white rice with colorful seasonings such as orange zest, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and green onions. Vary the combination to suit your taste buds and pantry supplies. 

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Carrots with Dried Cherries

Submitted by: Samitestar 
Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA
Carrots glazed with honey with the tart addition of dried cherries. Dried cranberries can also be used. Even carrot haters like this. 

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Tuscan Bean 'Goppel'

Submitted by: ScooterMom 
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
This easy and earthy side dish is great on it's own or served with some good crusty bread and a glass of wine. Add grilled vegetables to transform this into a hearty vegetarian entree. 

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Artichoke Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by: Doreen P 
Living In: Mchenry, Illinois, USA
A new way to make mashed potatoes that is creamy and smooth! 

College Student's Saucy Chickpeas

Submitted by: AlexaRose 
Home Town: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
An easy to assemble dish of chickpeas in a curry tomato sauce that is cooked in the microwave. Serve with plain rice or noodles. 

Browned Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Walnuts

Submitted by: Always Cooking Up Something Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
I'm a big fan of Brussels sprouts, and this is my favorite way to prepare them, with toasty walnuts and zingy orange. 

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Roasted Grapes and Carrots

Submitted by: Matt Hunt Gardner 
Home Town: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grapes and carrots are tossed with cumin and roasted to create this Indian dish I had while visiting a French family in the Luberon Valley. So I guess it's a French-Indian side dish. I love it and make it all the time. 

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Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms

Submitted by: leo67 
A delicious and easy sidedish can be made by tossing asparagus and mushrooms together with olive oil and rosemary. I love roasting veggies and hit on this WONDERFUL combo. You could use a Hollandaise on the side.... but why?? 

 
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