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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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Sweet Onion Corn Bake

This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese plus a little zip from hot pepper sauce. It's a popular addition to our church potlucks. -Jeannette...

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Dilled Rice

This dish complements fish nicely, and with just five ingredients, it's a snap to prepare.-Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming

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Stewed Tomatoes with Dumplings

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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Apple Walnut Sausage Stuffing

Coming from an Italian family, I like to use lots of herbs and seasonings in my cooking. This treasured stuffing features Parmesan cheese, apples and walnuts.-Pamela Hewitt, Laguna Niguel, California

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Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. -Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida

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Potato Volcano

Kids of all ages get a kick out of this recipe. I make it by mounding mashed potatoes into the shape of a mountain, putting a crater in the middle, and filling it with cheese sauce and drizzling some down...

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Pesto Pasta & Potatoes

Although this healthy pasta dish is pretty simple to begin with, it's made even easier because you can throw the green beans and pasta into one big pot to cook. -Laura Flowers, Moscow, Idaho

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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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Rich and Creamy Potato Bake

Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck dinners.

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Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

"The meaty texture of portobello mushrooms will make you think you're eating steak," says Diane Lombardo of New Castle, Pennsylvania. "With a cheesy spinach filling, this is a marvelous main dish. Pepper...

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Roasted Italian Green Beans & Tomatoes

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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Grandma's Poultry Dressing

Every family seems to have their own favorite dressing recipe that becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came from Grandma, who passed it down to my mother. Now our children have carried it into their...

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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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Lime Honey Fruit Salad

Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. -Victoria Shevlin, Cape Coral, Florida

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Southern Cornbread Dressing

This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started as a way to stretch the food we had for our large family. -Margaret E. Kendall, McConnelsville,...

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Butternut Squash Custard

My husband first tasted this comforting casserole more than 10 years ago when he was still my fiance. Having enjoyed it so much, he said I needed to offer it at every Thanksgiving dinner. I was happy to...

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Barley and Rice Pilaf

If you're tired of potatoes, try this quick-and-easy pilaf for a change of taste. "I put it together while trying to use up left-over rice," writes Marilyn Bazant of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've experimented...

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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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Slow Cooked Green Beans

I spent hours in search of sides for a cooking demo to present to women from my church. These easy green beans became my star attraction. -Alice White, Willow Spring, North Carolina

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Sweet & Sour Carrots

"I wanted to try serving carrots differently and everyone raved over these." You'll love the combination of flavors and colors. Delores Romyn - Stratton, Ontario

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Maple Glazed Green Beans

After I picked my first green beans one year, I wanted to make a savory dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it, so the next day I picked more...

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Patio Pintos

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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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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Quick Broccoli with Lemon Sauce

"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!" Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama

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Armenian Pilaf

"My grandfather was born in Armenia in the mid-1800's" Susan Lederer relates from her home in Fallon, Nevada. "This pilaf recipe is adapted from one he brought to this country. At our house, it's a standard...

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Scored Potatoes

These well-seasoned baked potatoes are a fun alternative to plain baked potatoes. It's easy to help yourself to just the amount you want, too, since the potato halves are scored into sections. - Barbara...

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Brown Rice Veggie Stir Fry

"My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon," notes Maxine Driver of Littleton, Colorado. "We enjoyed it so much that now I often make it for...

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Buttery Whiskey Glazed Pearl Onions

I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes-they're great pickled, too. Every Thanksgiving, I make this glazed onion dish. It can easily be made ahead and reheated. -Ann Sheehy,...

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Colcannon Irish Potatoes

My mother came from Ireland as a teen and brought this homey recipe with her. I find that it's a fantastic way to get my family to eat cooked cabbage-it is hidden in Grandma's potatoes! -Marie Pagel, Lena,...

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Zucchini with Dill

This is a much-requested recipe. Everyone loves the creamy sour cream sauce enhanced with dill.-Diane Glowinski, Chicago, Illinois

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Cheesy Carrot Broccoli Casserole

Anyone who hints at not enjoying broccoli would like this recipe. The vegetable combination, enhanced by cheddar cheese, makes a colorful side dish.

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Mustard Potatoes Au Gratin

These rich and creamy potatoes taste great with a variety of meats. -Tangee Thaler, Silver Lake, Ohio

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Oven Fried Apples

I host a breakfast for ladies of my church during the holidays, and I often make this recipe to serve as a side dish. It's also good for topping waffles or ice cream.

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Nutty Wild Rice

You'll go nuts for this wild side dish and its hearty crunch. Served warm, this rice packs a zesty bite. Heather Webb, Channelview, Texas

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. -Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia

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Swiss Cheese Potatoes

You'll find a dish like this in German-Swiss restaurants, but it's super simple to pull together at home. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

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Skillet Squash and Potatoes

MY NIECE suggested I try cooking squash and potatoes together. I found that potatoes really do enhance the flavor of squash. I made up this recipe, and it turned out to be a keeper-a great side dish for...

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Pennsylvania Dutch Coleslaw

My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here in the Northwest, the recipe is a real natural for us! -Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon

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Zucchini Corn Saute

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Couscous with Feta 'n' Tomatoes

This light and lovely side dish features a great blend of tangy flavors mellowed by easy-to-cook couscous. It really comes together in a snap. -Josephine Piro of Easton, Pennsylvania

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Stuffed Butternut Squash

I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with butternut squash.-Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio

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Cauliflower Cheddar Bake

"NEBRASKA, where I grew up, is a farming state, and we always had lots of vegetables at our table. This recipe has got to be one of the easiest and best-tasting ways to serve cauliflower. I have to admit...

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Scalloped Apples Casserole

When preparing my first Thanksgiving dinner years ago, I wanted to add something special to the table and came up with this recipe. It's been a part of our traditional dinner ever since. -Kellie Erwin,...

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Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole

Whenever we get together as a family for major holidays, my kids, nieces and nephews literally beg me to make this sweet potato casserole. It goes together in minutes with canned sweet potatoes, which...

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Roasted Tarragon Asparagus

The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California

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Simple Lemon Parsley Potatoes

For a simply delicious side dish, I often prepare these potatoes. I like the fact that there are few ingredients and they take such little time to prepare.-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

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Slow Cooker Grits

Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also love my slow cooker, and I worked to find a way to make perfect grits without stirring on the stovetop. I knew this slow-cooker grits recipe...

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Fresh Corn Salad

People who prefer food with some tang find this corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish besides-and very economical. If you're like me and enjoy growing your own ingredients, you won't have...

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Fire and Ice Pasta

Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!

Author: Patti Rotman