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Lemon Garlic Lima Beans

When I was growing up on Cyprus, my mother would often make this side dish to have with roast lamb. Although I hated lima beans when I was a kid (who didn't?), I love them now. They always remind me of...

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Baked Creamy Spinach

Even folks not find of spinach find this creamy casserole irresistable. It's a favorite of my family at the holidays.

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Spinach Souffle Side Dish

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Scalloped Cabbage Casserole

I've taken this dish to many church dinners and receive good comments every time. If your children won't eat cabbage, try making this recipe for them (but don't tell them what's in it!).

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Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

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Spicy Potato Wedges

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Lemon Pasta with Spinach

Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington

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Snow Pea Stir Fry

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Hungarian Cabbage With Noodles

-Marjorie Werner, East Greenville, Pennsylvania

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Vidalia Casserole

Georgia is famous for the sweet onions grown in the Vidalia area. My family looks forward to the time these onions are available to use in salads and casseroles.

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Bacon Pea Salad

My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue. -Angela...

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Garden Fresh Rainbow Chard

Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you greens with garlic and red onion. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Spring Asparagus

This fresh and colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois

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Garlic Parmesan Orzo

This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. Orzo recipes make a superb side dish anytime, and in this dish, the garlic and Parmesan cheese...

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Caramelized Onions

These lightly golden onions have a delicate taste that complements green, beans, peas and almost any type of meat. Try them over steaks, on burgers, with pork chops and more. -Melba Lowery Rockwell, North...

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Italian Pasta and Peas

If your family doesn't care for peas, substitute frozen green beans or broccoli. By stirring in cubed cooked chicken or ham, this becomes a mouthwatering main dish with little effort.-Taste of Home Test...

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Cheese 'n' Grits Casserole

Grits are a staple in southern cooking. Serve this as a brunch item with bacon or as a side dish for dinner.-Jennifer Wallis, Goldsboro, North Carolina

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Cabbage Cheddar Casserole

The flavors really blend well in this casserole. The crunch of the cornflakes adds to the texture contrast.

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Savory Marinated Mushroom Salad

Packed with mushrooms and loads of crunchy colorful ingredients, this salad is perfect at picnics and parties. It keeps so well in the refrigerator you can easily make it ahead of time. -Sandra Johnson,...

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Fresh Grape Broccoli Salad

Field editor Lavonne Hartel of Williston, North Dakota chuckles as she relates, "Our nephew recently told me this salad is his favorite, but the first time he ate it at my house, he thought I was cleaning...

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Green Beans With Walnuts

For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.

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Caribbean Island Coleslaw

After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted to make it myself. I've taken it to so many events, and it's always a hit. -Noreen McCormick...

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Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks

These tender breadsticks fill the kitchen with a tempting aroma when they are baking, and they're wonderful served warm. My family tells me I can't make them too often. —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy,...

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Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes

I marinate mushrooms and artichokes in fresh tarragon, thyme and seasonings so they turn out tart, tangy and irresistible. -Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida

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Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips

Allspice, garlic and sweet onion season roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips in this hearty harvesttime dish.

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Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your favorite beverage. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Nanny's Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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Gingered Sweet Potatoes

Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California coats the sweet potato wedges with a ginger, cinnamon and...

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Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

Petals of savory artichoke leaves are so delicious dipped into a creamy lemon aioli. It may seem intimidating to roast whole artichokes, but the steps couldn't be simpler-and the earthy, comforting flavor...

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Oven Dried Tomatoes

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Cheese Sauce Over Cauliflower

The cheese sauce makes cauliflower hard to resist...even for picky eaters! I like to serve this vegetable dish at holidays and also for lunch along with pork sausage links, croissants and a green salad....

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Grilled Green Beans

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Slow Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower

When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow cooker. After searching for a recipe, I ended up writing my own. My dish turned out better than I could have...

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Pasta with Tomatoes

Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and has used it frequently ever since. "My husband, Charles, and I are busy on our farm and...

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Balsamic Cucumber Salad

Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. -Blair...

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Kale and Adzuki Beans

This delicious, easy to make recipe is great as a side dish, or as a main dish served over short grain brown and wild rice.

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Noodles with Broccoli

I found a recipe for a noodle and broccoli side dish, then changed it to use what I had on hand and to make it faster. Wow, it is good!-Janene Christensen, Eureka, Missouri

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Spinach Balls

"Either as an appetizer or side dish," promises Faye Buffenmeyer of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, "this is delicious!" And, since it can be made ahead, you might think about doubling the recipe and freezing some...

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Creamy Zucchini

Here's a different treatment for zucchini that's a favorite in our home. Even though the creamy Parmesan sauce is homemade, the recipe's cooking time is short. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I'll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then...

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Fresh Green Bean Salad

I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. -Allison...

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Potato Pie

I've collected a large variety of recipes using our farm's crop of potatoes. This is a favorite. It has a wonderful pastry crust and is chock-full of sliced potatoes with onion, parsley and seasoning.-Patricia...

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Asparagus with Mustard Sauce

Here in Iowa, asparagus patches grow wild along the roads. My husband and I often go asparagus hunting on Saturday and Sunday mornings. A tangy mustard sauce complements the fresh asparagus in this easy...

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Roasted Fan Shaped Potatoes

These wonderful oven-roasted potatoes are very pretty to serve-the partially cut slices spread out in the shape of a fan. Folks at a potluck can easily take as many slices as they want. I especially like...

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Spicy Oven Roasted Plums

Several years ago I was looking for a recipe to take advantage of our bumper crop of plums, and came across a recipe similar to this. After tweaking a bit, I have come up with a very versatile version...

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Tex Mex Summer Squash Casserole

Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio

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Vegetable Cheese Bake

You can't go wrong with creamed veggies in a cheese sauce. What a delight!

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Old Fashioned Dressing

Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Taste it again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll love the fact you can make it in your slow cooker....

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Lemon Butter New Potatoes

With an abundance of potatoes in our garden each summer, I often make this easy recipe. We love the combination of parsley and spices, and the lemony butter sauce. They make a great accompaniment to grilled...

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Lemon Rice Salad

This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and other family gatherings. People enjoy the combination of flavors, and I like that it can be...

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