The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish, even with kids. The beef makes it so much better than plain pork and...
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Potatoes and mushrooms make a one-dish meal I love - it's the calories you have to watch. Swap out dairy products with lower fat options. -Courtney Stultz, Columbus, Kansas
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Looking for something a little more exciting than boiled pasta to serve with a chicken entree, Greta Igl found inspiration and just-picked flavor in her herb garden. "I love using fresh herbs whenever...
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Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard and garlic. I like the look of the tricolor spirals, but you...
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These roasted carrots are so simple but always a hit. Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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For a little zip, crumble feta over the top of this artichoke salad. Add shredded rotisserie chicken for a beautiful main dish. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
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Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty. For a little more elegance and color, garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme or parsley. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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This potato casserole has the same flavor of the potato skins you can order as a restaurant appetizer. It's an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks. -Charlane Gathy, Lexington, Kentucky
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This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it. The next time, I added spinach for the extra health benefits. They still devoured it, so...
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These rich, creamy mashed potatoes are special enough for company, but my family won't wait for that. So I make them for everyday meals as well. The snipped chives add a nice touch of green to a springtime...
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I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I've altered the recipe a bit to save on time, but it still delivers just as much home-cooked love.-Amanda...
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My family's favorite Mexican restaurant serves a similar rice as a side dish. I threw this together one night when I was making fajitas, and everyone loved it! It's such an easy side dish and pairs well...
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Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden and have been trying...
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These tempting bacon cheese fries are one finger food I can make a meal of. Quick to fix, they're a hit at parties and as a snack. Ranch dressing is a tasty alternative to sour cream. -Marilyn Dutkus,...
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My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared these buttermilk mashed potatoes with me. The garlic and buttermilk in these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions that include...
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Spinach never tasted better than in this creamy, colorful dish that's now even healthier and more delicious! -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
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"GREEN BEANS are the perfect accompaniment to Mother's pork roast. The flavors are compatible and blend well. I've never cooked any other vegetable dish when I make this pork roast dinner."
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When I added garlic to this recipe, I discovered it gave the potatoes a unique flavor. My greatest compliment came from a neighbor who's a retired chef-he said this is the best potato dish he'd ever tasted!-Leah...
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Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory toppings you can think of. We love it with a little butter, a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon....
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This festive-looking side dish is a snap to make for a holiday menus or an everyday meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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When I was a child, I loved eating at my grandma's house, especially when she baked this comforting apple dish. As a busy mother of seven, I'm often short on time, so I use the microwave to fix it quickly....
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My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get the same compliments when I make it. Bacon and onion jazz up a creamy mixture that's quick and easy...
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These tasty garlic butter mushrooms are so delicious served with steak, chicken or pork. The sauteed garlic is the secret! -Joan Schroeder, Mesquite, Nevada
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Connie Staal doesn't have to ring the dinner bell twice when these Western-style beans are on the menu. Using lean ground beef makes the entree lighter on calories, but not on taste. "Since I began fixing...
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Pretty and festive, this simple-to-make side dish is delicious right out of the oven. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
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I first tasted this rich, old-fashioned fruit salad at my wedding reception many years ago. The ladies who did the cooking wouldn't share the recipe at the time, but I eventually got it. I've made it for...
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Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread for a warm and easy appetizer. Try it in the summer with your garden-fresh vegetables. -Jolene...
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Five ingredients are all you'll need for my popular creamed corn recipe. It's wonderful no matter what the occasion is. Try it on a barbecue buffet or holiday menu. -Barbara Brizendine, Harrisonville,...
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Thai for two, anyone? Peanut butter, soy sauce and hoisin sauce flavor this quick, fabulous bean dish.-Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
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This fennel salad is a favorite of my wife's. Preserved lemon may be difficult to find, but the salad is still delicious without it. -Jason Purkey, Ocean City, Maryland
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This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead...
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After sampling these savory beans at our local John Deere dealer's open house, I asked for the recipe. To my surprise, they had started with canned beans and easily given them a wonderful homemade taste....
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Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season with butter, brown sugar, vinegar and a sprinkling of chives. The carrots are not only...
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For special occasions (like my husband's birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine comfort food. -Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana
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A platter of golden and orange potatoes can serve double duty as your dinner centerpiece. -Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois
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For a change of pace, I like to serve these stuffed cucumbers in place of a lettuce salad. They're really refreshing, and a touch of French dressing makes them a colorful addition to any meal. -Mrs. Howard...
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"In these special-occasion mashed potatoes, I use whipping cream instead of milk. I must admit that I was a little shocked when a good friend suggested this, but have to agree that it certainly makes ordinary...
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No holiday meal in our home is complete without this dish handed down by my Finnish grandmother. It makes an excellent complement to turkey, beef or ham. -Doris Hubert, East Killingly, Connecticut
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This healthy side dish goes with just about anything. And for a satisfying meal, we like it over pasta or grilled chicken or turkey breasts. -Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri
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Fresh summer veggies are the best! I like to cook them up with some butter, salt and pepper so the veggie flavor really comes through. -Heather Esposito, Rome, New York
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"A friend created this mild and light dressing that's a snap to whip up with on-hand ingredients," says Joan Rose of Langley, British Columbia. "Whenever I serve it, someone asks for the recipe."
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If you have picky eaters who worry about texture, roasted okra is marvelous. It's OK to crowd the pan. Okra shrinks as it cooks. -Anna Katsoulis, Greenville, North Carolina
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My husband, a pastor, and our three children enjoy these potatoes so much that I don't wait until the holidays to make them. This casserole often comes out when we invite church members over for a family-style...
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Get a load of this: sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions and more come together to give you all the richness of restaurant potato skins at your next picnic. -Monique Boulanger, Greenwood,...
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This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it, double the recipe because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice add a unique flavor...
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I like to make this main dish when I'm having company for dinner, since it serves a bunch. Warm corn bread makes a great accompaniment.
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Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a favorite. -Cynthia Hanus-Beard, Tamarac, Florida
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We love this recipe with its bright, crisp-tender snow peas and carrots, but you could easily substitute any veggies you have on hand. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina
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The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens-let your imagination be your guide.-Sandra Corey, Caldwell, Idaho
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Lightly glazed and seasoned with orange juice, honey and ginger, these tender carrots from our Test Kitchen make a lovely, low-fat side dish that appeals to all ages. This colorful dish will dress up a...
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