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Side Dish Recipes

Browse 11 side dish cards from the official family recipe archive.

Official source card for 3 Cheese Campfire PotatoesOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

3 Cheese Campfire Potatoes

A family recipe for 3 Cheese Campfire Potatoes, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Boston Baked BeansOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Boston Baked Beans

A slow-baked classic with navy beans, pork shank, molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices.

Official source card for Cornish HensOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Cornish Hens

A family recipe for Cornish Hens, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Crock Pot Bacon Cheese PotatoesOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Crock Pot Bacon Cheese Potatoes

A family recipe for Crock Pot Bacon Cheese Potatoes, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

Official source card for Dilled Swiss PotatoesOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Dilled Swiss Potatoes

A cheesy baked potato casserole layered with sliced potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and broth baked until fork-tender and golden brown.

Official source card for Marinated Cornish HensOfficial recipe card
Side Dish

Marinated Cornish Hens

A simple tangy marinade made with lemon juice, Italian dressing mix, and salad oilpoured over split Cornish hens, marinated for 6 hours, then baked, broiled, or grilled as desired.

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Marinated Cornish Hens

A simple tangy marinade made with lemon juice, Italian dressing mix, and salad oil—poured over split Cornish hens, marinated for 6 hours, then baked, broiled, or grilled as desired.

Official source card for Sherried Chicken And Sweet PotatoesOfficial recipe card
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Sherried Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

A savory skillet dish with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, dry sherry, cream ofmushroom soup,orangejuice, and sagesimmered until fork-tender and garnished with orange slices and parsley.

Official source card for Sherried Chicken And Sweet PotatoesOfficial recipe card
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Sherried Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

A savory skillet dish with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, dry sherry, cream of mushroom soup, orange juice, and sage—simmered until fork-tender and garnished with orange slices and parsley.

Official source card for Texas Style Cornish HensOfficial recipe card
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Texas Style Cornish Hens

A sweet-and-spicy old-fashioned grilled Cornish hen recipe made with apple jelly, catsup, vinegar, garlic, and chili powder—seasoned, grilled over medium coals, then basted with a tangy glaze

Official source card for Vegetable Fried RiceOfficial recipe card
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Vegetable Fried Rice

A family recipe for Vegetable Fried Rice, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.