Mom always said "eat your carrots, help your eyes." Rich in beta carotene, carrots not only support health but also taste amazing when roasted and tossed with Parmesan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Fresh green beans are wrapped in bacon and covered in a sweet sauce in this fast and simple side dish. Every time I take these bacon wrapped green beans to a luncheon or family dinner, people beg me for...
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Don't let the basic ingredients fool you-this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy flavor and practically melt in your mouth. -Lois McCutchan, Monticello,...
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I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn't stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers...
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This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles can be substituted, but I prefer homemade noodles...and so does everyone else. -Kathleen...
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This recipe is a different - and tasty - way to serve sweet potatoes. It goes well with ham, turkey or chicken.
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Just a hint of garlic boosts the flavor in this quick and versatile side dish. Try it with all your favorite entrees! Lorraine Stromberg - Taylor, Texas
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The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and several people at the party asked for the recipe...which meant I had to...
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I was raised on a farm in this small rural community. Although I'm not living on a farm at present, I'm still a country girl at heart! When I shared some fresh corn with a neighbor, she shared this recipe...
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MY MOTHER-IN-LAW always served green rice with her chicken casserole. She was a great cook, and the local newspaper featured her several times as "cook of the week". This creation of hers is one of our...
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My family can't get enough of this sweet and satisfying side dish. This casserole disappears quickly whenever I prepare it.-Judy Howle, Columbus, Mississippi
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Want a change of pace from traditional stuffing? Try this savory bread pudding loaded with spinach and cremini mushrooms. It's easy to prepare and a great way to use up leftover bread.
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"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "Now I make it often since it's a favorite of our kids. It's...
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I make this hot vegetable dish quite often in summer when zucchini is abundant. Garden-fresh sliced onion and tomato add a tasty touch.-Christopher Gordon, Springfield, Missouri
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Everybody just loves these potatoes, and they're so quick and easy to prepare. I often put this in the oven while I'm preparing the main dish.
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You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That's the beauty of it. -Jennifer Tarantino, Rutherford, New Jersey
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A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. -Ingrid Parker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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My kids love this snack-and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these veggie sticks are broiled, not fried, so there's no guilt when you crunch into...
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"This is a good way to spice up plain instant potatoes. I prepare these when I'm running out of time to get dinner on the table but want something that still tastes homemade." Carolyn Coop - Stuarts Draft,...
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Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet. -Brenda Leonard, APO, AP
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Ready for a big bite of summertime? Pass around this garden-fresh pasta salad. I'd suggest serving it at your next dinner party, potluck or luncheon. -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
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My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli slaw mix, onions, almonds and sunflower kernels. Crushed ramen noodles provide even more...
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The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions. -Jann Marie Foster, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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These potato packets are so easy to prepare ahead of time, then pack in the cooler for camping trips or picnics and toss on the grill when needed. The mayonnaise, seasonings and cheese really coat the...
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This yummy rice mixture is a delightful change from our traditional corn bread dressing. To make it a meal in itself, I sometimes add finely chopped cooked chicken and a little more broth before baking....
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Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I'll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as...
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Here's a delightful entree with a healthy dose of vegetables. "I like making these savory patties for a quick dinner," notes Rosie Hostetler of Sumter, South Carolina.
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The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion on who would be the lucky one to take home the...
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Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep the recipe in mind for your garden crop in summer. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City,...
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We love this dish at our house, and whenever I take it to a potluck, it disappears just as quickly as it does at home. This pleasing recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law from Louisiana. I've made...
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After sampling a friend's turkey dressing one Thanksgiving, I was inspired to add apples, raisins and sage to my own stuffing recipe.
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This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.
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"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish-and it makes...
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As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like this tasty side dish - turn out to be very popular with my family. These croquettes are crisp and...
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Hot pasta is tossed with a fresh-tasting sauce that includes tomatoes, basil and Brie cheese in this deliciously different dish. It's very pretty, too. Even when it cools off, this pasta tastes great....
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Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.
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I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie...
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Creamy mozzarella and Swiss cheeses create the base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them a kick guests will adore. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
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We didn't have an oven or stove in our first years of marriage, so we relied heavily on our microwave. This side of asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce was always a favorite. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges,...
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I discovered this recipe while watching a cooking show some years ago. The first time I served it, my guests raved and were surprised when I told them it was brussels sprouts. -Tangee Zayas-Thaler Silver...
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This is the perfect dish to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They will help mold the balls and they will love the taste of something they made.-Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
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I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our...
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I give this recipe out often. It's suitable for any meal, and a terrific use of leftover potatoes. They're great alongside sandwiches or hamburgers. -June Mullins, Livonia, Missouri
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These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm the cream and butter before adding them to the potatoes. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee,...
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Shallots, basil and broth rev up the taste of this nutritious vegetable medley. The bright color and fresh flavors will dress up your plate! -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio.
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Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often eaten alongside smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. -Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida
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