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Tater tots make for a nice side option for a lot of meals, but if you want something similar but healthier, or if you just want to mix things up a bit, these Zucchini Tater Tots are a good option, and you only need five ingredients (plus a bit of salt and pepper) to make them.

I know that it isn’t properly zucchini season anymore, but I still have a soft spot for this vegetable and like to make good use of it when I can. It will take 45 minutes max to put this together, and with a food processor, you can speed it up a lot more, as these zucchini tots only take about 18 minutes to bake. In addition to being a good, healthy side dish, they also make for great party or tailgate food and taste good even at room temperature.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Two Bite Club

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Quick tip: Grate the zucchini into a clean dish towel – this will help you wring all the excess fluid!

Even for those who aren’t big on veggies, this dish is sure to please. Caramelized bacon engulfs tender asparagus spears, for a side that is sure to sell out! Loaded with flavorful seasoning, and baked to perfection, this dish makes the perfect accompaniment to any tender meat dish.  You can also grill these, if you so choose, for a little smoky flair.

Asparagus is one of those veggies that makes people either smile or cringe. I did not always like it, myself – until I found out the reason. I had just been cooking it wrong the entire time! This recipe is one of my favorites and I’ve been able to convert serious asparagus-haters with this one! Once you’ve had a taste of these crunchy things with the delicious bacon, you can’t go back. These are one of my holiday side dish favorites!

Recipe and photo courtesy of How Sweet Eats

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Quick tip: These will also make the perfect side to your favorite steak!

This Cheesy Broccoli Gratin recipe comes with an extra helping of cheddar and a creamy, savory roux that can make most any veggies taste out-of-this-world wonderful. What a great way to balance out a good main course! I think that a dish such as this is particularly good for the cooler months. It’s so warm and soothing, and it brings a great change to all the heavy meals we tend to eat during the holidays.

A single large baking dish works just fine to bake this, but if you want to get a bit fancy, you can divide portions into individual ramekins for baking, once you are finished with the prep cooking steps on the stove. That pinch of nutmeg makes this side dish a great choice for fall or holiday baking, and if you would like to mix up the flavors a bit, you could always substitute cauliflower for the broccoli.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: I love to serve this with chicken!

Nothing Beats This Classic Southern Recipe

This Southern Chicken Salad is great for a lunch or light dinner at home, but it also makes a bunch, keeps well for a couple of days in the refrigerator, and is readily expandable, making it a great tailgate, picnic, or potluck option. I also enjoy snacking on this salad for lunch. So yummy – this recipe certainly is a keeper! Chicken salad is one thing that is easy to make but also easy to mess up. This recipe uses just the right amount of mayo and a good balance of sweet and savory flavors to bring everything together beautifully.

Leave it to the southerners to come up with such an amazing recipe. They never seem to fail! And if you want to make this extra healthy, you can leave out the sugar and use low-fat mayonnaise. It will still taste absolutely scrumptious!

If I can recall right, i do beleive thatw e had this chicken salad recipe for my sister’s bridal shower. Yes! Yes, we did! It was so good and we ate it on croissants. Whata  great memory of good food and fun times 🙂

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste of Southern.

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Quick Tip: Serve this chicken salad on freshly baked crescent rolls.

If you want a savory, creamy soup that will keep you warm on a cold winter night, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is a good choice. You can have it done in a little over an hour, and given what it is, it’s readily expandable, as needed. These are my favorite kind of recipes; you can easily make enough to have leftovers – and they keep getting even tastier after a day or two!

I probably am a bit biased in favor of summer, especially considering how hot it can be, where I am. Call it a holdover from my childhood, when summer meant long days, lengthy vacation, and plenty of time at the beach or by the pool. Fact is, though, fall and winter have a lot of great things to offer: football, Halloween, more moderate temperatures, Christmas… and great soup recipes like this.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Instead of chicken stock you can try vegetable stock.

Oh, I am definitely making a double batch, you can count on it!

If you want something a bit fancier than basic mashed potatoes for a good side dish, this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole may be just right for you. It’s easy to make and loaded with savory flavor.

Hey, sometimes, mashed potatoes are just fine; other times, you want something a little more than that. This is a good dish when you’re in the latter situation. Oh, and did I mention it has cheese and plenty of bacon? Yummy! I can’t think of a dish that wouldn’t be twice as delicious when you add bacon in it – except maybe oatmeal, but I haven’t tried it yet so who knows? Haha!

The first time I ever made this it was a special occasion. My husband loved it so much that he now wants me to make it every week! He has even promised to help me out in the kitchen if I don’t have the time to do it by myself. What I didn’t tell him was that I loved this so much I couldn’t live without having this at least once a week!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: By adding a little more bacon you could serve this for lunch as it is!

Liven up your side dish menu a bit with this Loaded Wild Rice Pilaf. It sports an exciting combination of flavors that make it perfect as part of a holiday meal, though you shouldn’t have any trouble making up a batch for any occasion that you like.

I suppose that this is properly a Thanksgiving or Christmas side, but I got really excited, looking at the different combinations in this recipe, and just had to try it early. I am glad that I did. It’s not that difficult to put together, and it makes a great part of any fall (or winter) meal.

Recipe and photo courtesy of What Would Cathy Eat

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