You don’t need a long list of ingredients for a delicious dish.

These recipes will save you time and money, while giving your pantry ingredients a brand new life.

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

A touch of bacon and Parmesan cheese add savoriness to quick green beans.

Southern Living Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus on a platter to serve

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In less than 10 minutes, you’re able to make this fluffy, tender potato.

If you don’t like heat, it’s possible for you to easily forgo the cayenne pepper.

Air Fryer Asparagus

Break out the air fryer for our easiest-ever vegetable side dish.

Southern Living Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a plate to serve

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With crumbled goat cheese and everything bagel seasoning atop, this recipe is sure to impress.

Pear Salad

If you’re not from the South you might not consider this a salad.

But if you know, you know.

honey butter skillet corn in a white skillet

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This old-school dish can be served with just about anything that’s on the dinner table.

Altogether, this is a winning side for many reasons.

All you need is fresh corn to achieve a smoky, savory side.

Smashed Potatoes on a blue tray

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Fingerlings come in a variety of colors giving the medley a mix of shades.

The bright asparagus topped with slivered almonds pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes.

Crispy Rice

Take your traditional side of rice up a notch with this crispy version.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Serve it with the protein and vegetable of your choice for a delicious meal.

It’s never been easier to get a serving of veggies at dinner than with this fast recipe.

Perfect Pot of Grits

Perfect sounds too good to be true, but trust us.

garlic parmesan green beans

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This simple recipe is all you need for the best grits.

Apple cider vinegar and honey give the vegetables a nice sweet-and-sour balance.

The thinly sliced potatoes seasoned with butter and herbs create a delicious, crispy snack.

baked potato on a plate

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Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions in a bowl to serve

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Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Recipe

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asparagus topped with goat cheese and seasoning

Southern Living Corn Pone on a platter to serve

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Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

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Whipped-Cream Corn Salad

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Southern Living Smashed Potatoes on a platter to serve

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Pear salads with mayonnaise, lettuce, cheese, and cherries - Southern Living

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Southern Fried Cabbage

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southern living roasted delicata squash

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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Grilled Corn On The Cob

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Southern Living Roasted Fingerling Potatoes in a serving bowl with forks

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a platter of roasted asparagus with slivered almonds

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Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Roasted Broccoli

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Crispy Rice with a wedge removed - Southern Living

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Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

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Perfect Pot of Grits

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Skillet-Roasted Carrots

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Roasted Butternut Squash

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Herbed Potato Stacks Recipe

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