My twins wouldn't eat anything that even resembled a vegetable, but they ate seconds and sometimes thirds of this fabulous spinach. I received the recipe from a friend several years ago, and it's been...
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This is simple, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The lemon juice gives it a tangy zip.
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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
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Fans of French onion soup will gobble up this comforting casserole. The 30-minute side dish would be a nice accompaniment to beef entrees.-Margaret McClatchey, Loveland, Colorado
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Our garden is a big inspiration when I'm cooking. This recipe turns produce from my husband's potato patch into a side dish we want to eat at every meal. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
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This delicious medley is my favorite way to serve zucchini and squash. The bacon and onion add just the right amount of flavor and crunch. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
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I got this recipe from my husband's cousin. She always made the luscious dressing for her mother at Thanksgiving. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
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My husband was pleasantly surprised when he tried my new twist on beets. The orange and ginger are a surprising compliment, making this particular vegetable a wonderful addition to any holiday table. -Marion...
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This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat from the cake-and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves! The dash of vanilla extract...
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Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We're blue cheese fans, but you might like Parmesan or feta. -Susan Vaith, Jacksonville, Florida
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These Brussels sprouts are special enough for company-I like to serve them for Thanksgiving dinner. If you can't find fresh sprouts, try using the frozen one. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
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To make this sausage stuffing, I dressed up a package of stuffing mix with pork sausage, mushrooms, celery and onion. It impressed my in-laws at a family gathering and has since become a popular side dish...
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This broiled asparagus is so easy to make. My sister introduced me to balsamic asparagus and now I often serve it alongside shrimp, chicken and steak. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
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This is a dish that I enjoyed as a child and still remember with pleasure. Mom's homemade bread made the perfect complement to this meal.
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This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when they're dressed up in a creamy suace and topped with golden french-fried...
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This side dish is our favorite way to fix summer vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze because it cooks in foil. It goes from garden to table in under an hour, and makes a great accompaniment to grilled steak...
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My husband is the No. 1 fan of this south-of-the-border potato salad. The leftovers make an awesome late-night snack, straight from the fridge. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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Here's a tasty way to dress up plain broccoli and cauliflower. The cheese sauce and french-fried onion topping is irresistible. Even those who don't normally care for these vegetables will finish off big...
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This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she served this colorful crunchy salad. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since...
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I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday party. I dressed up canned beans with maple syrup and a few other ingredients to produce this sweet,...
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My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.
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A quick and easy but elegant side dish for all kinds of meat entrees, this delicious blend of potatoes, pearl onions and peas is a favorite with Priscilla Gilbert in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
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Potatoes add comforting appeal to any meal. This recipe is often requested by my family.-Dona Dickie, Livermore, California
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With canned sweet potatoes and peaches, this side dish can be put together in a hurry.
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I rely on fresh rosemary to season this dish. The herb comes through very well in the unique side dish, and garlic gives the tender potatoes a savory twist.-Michelle Bishop, Peru, Indiana
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"My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It's great with grilled chicken or pork." -Debra Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri
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When you roast green beans and tomatoes, their flavors really shine through. The vibrant colors light up a table. What a perfect side dish for the holidays! -Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona
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For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip up.-Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
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For weeknight dinner I want something fast, easy and not ordinary. This mashed cauliflower side dish is a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes.
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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska
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Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor-rather like sour cream-to these wonderful whipped potatoes. -Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho
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The orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It's perfect for a spring or summer brunch. -Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta
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Lisa Whitehead from Caraway, Arkansas sends this comforting side dish her daughter (pictured) prepares. "Megan is an excellent cook and baker," Lisa writes. "She has won several top prizes for her cooking...
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Potato pancakes, or latkes, are really versatile. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. We have them often...
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My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way-grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer's bounty. -Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
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Carrots pair beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety smooth puree. -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington
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My husband claims not to like spinach but can't stop eating it prepared this way! Serve it alongside ham and watch it disappear.
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For me, tailgating is about camaraderie and preparing food that's good to grill. One of my favorites is sweet potato wedges. Yum! -Raquel Perazzo, West New York, New Jersey
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When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes. Just smelling it cook made me feel better, along with her tender loving care.-Viola Stutz, Greenwood, Delaware
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Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. "It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes," says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New...
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"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy McDonald of Burns, Wyoming. "It tastes delicious and goes very well with turkey and chicken....
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Any time Mom had the gang over for dinner, she made these pinto beans. Once she made a batch for my cousin's birthday and he ate the entire thing. -Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
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"We love the zing from the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce," writes Mary Hoxworth from Killbuck, Ohio. "I like to use this spicy rice to make stuffed green peppers."
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This is a favorite side dish to serve any time we're having company. I like to pair it with just about any roasted meat. -Amy Logan, Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
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Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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With six kids at home, I try to grow as much of our own food as possible, and our big potato patch means easy and affordable meals for much of the year. For this fresh and tasty side dish, I season red...
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This dish complements fish nicely, and with just five ingredients, it's a snap to prepare.-Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming
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