The best, new sides to add to your plate

Zucchini & Potato Bake 2 medium zucchini, cut into large pieces

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 clove of garlic, sliced ½ cup dry bread crumbs ¼ cup of olive oil paprika, salt, ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

In a medium baking pan, toss together the zucchini, potatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.

- Jana Sweet Restaurant Slaw 1 (16 oz) bag of coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons diced onion 2/3 cup of creamy salad dressing 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar ¼ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of poppy seeds Combine the coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl

Whisk together the salad dressing, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and poppy seeds in a medium bowl; blend thoroughly. Pour dressing mixture over coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

- Sandy Gregory Johnson Baked Beans, Texas Ranger 1 (28) can baked beans with pork 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium bell pepper, diced

4 links spicy pork sausage, cut into chunks

2 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 4 tablespoons vinegar ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup ketchup 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt to taste, 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

In a Dutch oven, combine the baked beans, onion, bell pepper and sausage. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder and salt. Add dash of cayenne if desired.

Cover and bake for one hour in the oven.

- Daphne Esparza Cheesy Corn 6 slices of bacon 2 (11 oz) cans creamed corn

2 (11 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 cup butter 2 cups cubs processed cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble In a 9x13 inch casserole dish combine bacon, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, butter and processed cheese, mix well

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes; stir. Bake another 20 min, or until heated through and set. 1 cup beer

- JenFen Beer Battered Onion Rings 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano salt and pepper for taste 3 large onions, sliced into rings 1 cup oil for frying

In a shallow bowl combine flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer, stirring, until a thick batter forms. Add more or less beer depending on the desired consistency of the batter.

In a heavy frying pan heat oil (adjust amount, depending on the size of your pan, so that you have a couple of inches of oil) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, dip onions in batter and fry, turning once to brown evenly on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

- Kim Mama’s Potato Salad 5 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 cups mayonnaise ½ cup mustard 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish sea salt for taste 8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 3 dill pickles, chopped (optional) ground pepper for taste

Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and place in a serving bowl.

Stir the onion, salt and pepper into the potatoes while they are still hot. This allows the potatoes to absorb the flavor. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes.

Add the mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish to the salad, and mix well. Gently stir in the eggs and dill pickles. Finish off with a generous grinding of black pepper on top. Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.

- Julie P Baked French Fries 1 large baking potato 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon onion powder Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Cut potato into wedges. Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder together. Coat potatoes with oil/spice mixture and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.

- Ashlee