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Mac and Cheese Recipe Roundup

Though we love mac and cheese on it's own, when it comes to party foods, nothing beats a side of this cheesy pasta. It's popular among everyone in the crowd, feeds plenty on a budget and takes little time to prepare.

Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese

Truffle Parmesan Mac 'N Cheese Muffins

Classic Mac and Cheese Recipe with Veggies

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Lemony Tabouli Salad

Skip the lettuce with this tasty salad. A traditional Lebanese dish, our version of a Tabouli salad is fresh, savory and pairs really well with fish and poultry.

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Homemade Fried Rice to Feed a Crowd

Homemade fried rice may sound like an intimidating side, but it's really not. A bit of extra diligence when it comes to prep work, makes this recipe easy to cook up - even to feed a crowd!

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Lightened Up Creamed Spinach Recipe

There are some people who might sneer at spinach, but we love the iron-filled leafy vegetable around these parts. Regardless of your relationship with the veggie Pop Eye made famous, this skinny creamed spinach recipe will prove hard to resist. Possessed of all that makes creamed spinach so yummy, but without the extra calories, this vegetarian side is a must-try.

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Potato and Cauliflower Tartiflette

Potatoes, cauliflower and a cream sauce make this side warm, savory and satisfying. Add in the crunch of bacon bits and onions and you've got yourself a side that's even better!

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Black Olive Pasta Salad

An easy and satisfying of salty, sweet and fresh, this pasta salad is ideal for warm summer days spent outside. It'll hold up to the heat and satisfy all of your taste buds.

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Oven Roasted Carrots and Butternut Squash

Sometimes the best is basic. Chopped and spread on a sheet pan, roasted carrots and butternut squash make for one savory side that's totally palate pleasing.

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Pumpkin Polenta Recipe

Everything is better with pumpkin flavor and that includes polenta. We love polenta because it already reminds us of fall and this pumpkin version is a second helping of our favorite season!

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Homemade Apple Sauce

Making your own apple sauce can be just as easy as buying it from the store. If you've got apples lying around we recommend giving them the saucy treatment. Whether you smear atop potato pancakes, pork chops or mix into vanilla ice cream or a cocktail this recipe is super versatile.

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Hash Brown Casserole

Frozen hash browns are transformed into a delicious and savory side for holiday festivities in this recipe from Celebrations.com Expert Shawn Rabideau.

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Champagne Honey Carrots

Champagne and carrots? Give this side dish a try when you want to celebrate a special occasion over dinner. Mixed together and with a dash of cream this dish is sinfully delicious.

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Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe

With the word cheese in it's name you might be wondering, how could THIS be vegan? Let us assure you, this lip smackin' side is in fact Vegan-approved and so tasty that even the stingiest meat-lover will enjoy without fuss.

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Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

If it weren't enough that potato salad is a staple side at summer parties, this recipe incorporates red and blue potatoes in addition to the regular old kind to give your dish a patriotic pop of color. Festive and full of flavor, make sure it makes it to your Memorial Day, Flag Day or 4th of July celebration!

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Simple and Easy Chorizo Salad Recipe

Talk about easy! This 3 ingredient salad can be served warm and is a good go-to when you're in a fix to feed guests with little notice.

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Beets

Are you one of those who frown when the word "beet" is mentioned? Don't be! This sweet and savory side has a hint of earthiness to it that makes it the perfect pairing for most any summer meal.

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