Toasted walnuts and other flavorful ingredients make this stuffing perfect alongside roasted turkey.-Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California
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A creamy, rich party-special alternative to potatoes. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
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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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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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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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My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.
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With canned sweet potatoes and peaches, this side dish can be put together in a hurry.
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In our new cookbook "The Kitchen Decoded," we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa for a slightly earthier flavor. -Logan Levant, Los Angeles, California
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Mom likes to make sure there will be enough stuffing to satisfy our large family. For our holiday gatherings, she slow-cooks this tasty sweet potato dressing in addition to the traditional stuffing cooked...
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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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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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This pasta puttanesca recipe is great for a big gathering. It works well as a starter dish or as a main dish for a smaller group. One peeled, diced carrot may be used in place of the sugar for a milder,...
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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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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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You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. -Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts
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"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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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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"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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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 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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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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"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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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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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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"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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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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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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"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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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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"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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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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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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Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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These golden, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes go perfectly with roast beef. They make a homey side dish that's also convenient because they can share the oven with the baked apple slices Mom serves for dessert....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. -Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia
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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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So simply prepared yet so satisfyingly good, these thinly sliced mushrooms are creamy, mild and comforting.
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"I created this side while trying to make broccoli Alfredo," writes Tammy Perrault of Lancaster, Ohio. "I kept adding fresh vegetables, and the result was this creamy pasta dish!"
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