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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.

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Glazed Carrots

"THE SWEET TASTE of the glaze not only enhances these carrots, but it is very compatible with the rest of the meal. Another great thing about this vegetable dish is that it adds a nice colorful touch to...

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Rice and Mushrooms

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Buttered Poppy Seed Noodles

Mom's delicious fried noodles are absolute comfort food. Mom would roll out the dough, and we kids got to cut the long noodles and hang them up to dry. Mom served them with other entrees, too.-Shirley...

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Sausage Stuffed Potatoes

These cheese-topped baked potatoes stuffed with pork sausage are nearly a meal in themselves. "I learned to cook at my mother's side," recalls Janice Murray of Rogers City, Michigan, "and this recipe was...

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Sweet and Sour Baked Beans

This recipe has proven to be a great standby for parties, barbecues and potlucks. I especially like it because I can keep all the ingredients on hand for last-minute preparation.

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Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions

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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Mandarin Orange Salad

This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending...

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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

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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Garlic Butter Parmesan Corn

This is the best grilled corn I have ever tasted! The butter, garlic and cheese perk up the flavor and make it hard to resist. A great side dish for your cookout! -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

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Mexicorn Grits

I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them with this recipe, and my husband says it's a keeper. Even the leftovers are good.-Barbara Moorhead, Gaffney, South...

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Salad with Vinaigrette

This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

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Sesame Almond Slaw

Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Carrot Raisin Pilaf

"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. "A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too."

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Bacon Squash Saute

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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Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. -Caitlin Dawson, Monroe,...

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Orange Carrot Salad

This is a refreshing salad that adds a little zip to a festive dinner. Our state is second to Florida in production of oranges, so this recipe truly represents my area. I hope you get the chance to try...

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Creole Green Beans

Even though our children are grown, my husband and I remain busy. So we rely on speedy recipes that call for everyday ingredients. This peppery treatment really wakes up green beans. It makes enough that...

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Swiss Angel Hair 'n' Asparagus

I found this recipe in an old community cookbook that I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale! My husband just loves it!-Michele Cornish, Blairstown, New Jersey

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Cheesy Potato Puff

These are the highest, fluffiest, tastiest potatoes I've ever had. They can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake. This dish is Mom's specialty, and we all especially love the part along...

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Honey Mustard Potato Salad

Whenever there is a picnic or cookout, I am asked to bring my potato salad. It's tangy and a little different. -Alicia Quadrozzi, Escondido, California

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Green Beans with Bacon

"MY MOTHER was from North Carolina, and she preferred green pole beans to green snap beans. I've found that either is delicious in this recipe, as long as long as the beans are fresh. Mother also brought...

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Creamy Spinach Casserole

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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Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad

A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert. Its light pink color and delicate banana flavor make it perfect for a bridal shower...

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Steamed Broccoli Florets

Steamed Broccoli Florets, with a tart mustard vinaigrette, is a delightful fast-to-fix recipe from field editor Peggy Van Arsdale of Crosswicks, New Jersey. "My Aunt Marion was a wonderful cook. I have...

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Spinach Potatoes

This potato dish is considered a special treat even by my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It came to me from a dear friend who was raised on a farm in Kansas, and it's one of my personal favorites....

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Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

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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Basil Garlic Bread

This is a must have accompaniment in my home. It goes well with Italian dishes to a simple salad dishes.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.

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Creamy Mushrooms

So simply prepared yet so satisfyingly good, these thinly sliced mushrooms are creamy, mild and comforting.

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Blue Cheese Potatoes

Brandi Rook serves this warm creamy potato salad to the blue cheese lovers in her Salina, Kansas home. "Try it with a beef entree," she suggests. "It's incredibly tasty yet quick to fix because you don't...

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Bacon & Egg Potato Salad

Vinegar and lemon juice add a slightly tangy taste to this creamy potato salad. It's wonderful with baked beans and barbecue. -Melissa Davies, Clermont, Florida

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Dijon Dill Brussels Sprouts

"I added my own touches, including crunchy water chestnuts, to this recipe from a friend," remarks Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona. "The tender brussels sprouts get winning flavor from lemon, dill and...

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Grilled Potato Fans with Onions

Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato "fans" are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory Parmesan cheese. -Sharon Crabtree, Graham, Washington

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Spicy Creamed Corn

"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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Parmesan Onion Bake

Dinner guests in my home know to expect the unexpected! I love experimenting with unusual combinations of ingredients. This cheesy onion bake adds flair to a meal. -Linda Vail, Ballwin, Missouri

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Quick Marinated Mushrooms

This recipe came to me from a dear friend. I use these flavorful mushrooms as a side dish or to garnish an entree. They're always a big hit at potlucks. -Sylvia Raynor, Corvalis, Oregon

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Golden Carrot Coins

Once you try this simple yet scrumptious side dish, you'll never serve plain carrots again!-Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

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Pecan Rice Pilaf

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Stir Fried Cabbage

Stir-fried Cabbage cooks quickly so it stays crisp and keeps its bright color. "I serve economical cabbage often," Carol says. "Prepared this way, it's an excellent side dish with any entree."

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Bacon Almond Green Beans

"I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine that required a lot of work," says Jackie Matthews from Yucca Valley, California. "This is much quicker and easier to prepare and tastes great!"

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Buttery Corn Casserole

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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Marinated Oranges

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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Buttery Mint Carrots

I reworked an old recipe to blend mint (traditionally a complement to lamb) with buttery-sweet carrots. This quick way of dressing up carrots makes a colorful accompaniment for other meats as well.

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Grilled Herb Vegetables

The convenience of frozen vegetables takes the worry out of cooking dinner. Best of all, you still get that fresh flavor of summer. Simply take a bagged veggie blend, add some quick pantry staples, and...

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Greek Pasta

Flavorful Greek style pasta with garlic, feta cheese, mushrooms and black olives.

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Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Olive Oil

Garlic mashed potatoes are high on our love list. To intensify the flavor, I combine garlic and olive oil in the food processor and drizzle it on top of the potatoes. - Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

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Carrot Puree

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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Broccoli Slaw with Lemon Dressing

Our family absolutely loves broccoli, so I'm so happy there's finally a slaw mix in stores that uses broccoli stems. I like this slaw best after 20 minutes or so to allow the flavors to meld. -Donna Marie...

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Beer Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy with a hint of beer, this cheesy mac is one of our favorites for a big family dinner. -Lauren Petersen, Marysville, Washington

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Melon and Grape Salad

Fruit salad is a cheery way to round out a potluck. This one-with an easy and refreshing citrus dressing, makes a nice addition to any buffet. -Mary Etta Buran, Olmsted Township, Ohio

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