These rich and creamy potatoes taste great with a variety of meats. -Tangee Thaler, Silver Lake, Ohio
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Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother...
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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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I always read the food section in newspapers and magazines. If I find a recipe that I think my family will like, I test it out. I found this one while traveling some years ago. My family like it and it...
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MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes...
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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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I revised this recipe from an old cookbook. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked rice and it can be ready in just a few minutes.-Rhonda Olivieri, East Earl, Pennsylvania
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"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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My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for lunch the next day. We have a 4-year-old son, and this is the only way we can get him to even touch...
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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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"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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This is a much-requested recipe. Everyone loves the creamy sour cream sauce enhanced with dill.-Diane Glowinski, Chicago, Illinois
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When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine
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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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This fresh tasting colorful side dish would go with any entree and it's quick and easy to prepare. I came up with this recipe on my own about a year ago. It has a nice combination of flavors.
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THIS IS one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots-simple but flavorful. I devised this recipe since we always seem to have carrots on hand, and the dish has drawn quite a few compliments. Sometimes I'll...
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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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I first served this at an Easter dinner. Delicious! My guests suggested I use even more shallots. It's so easy, nutritious and always a hit! -Rosemary Schirm, Avondale, Pennsylvania
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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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With its bacon and cheese flair, this side dish makes a welcome addition to barbecues. My husband and I love these potatoes. -Cheryl Hille, Askum, Illinois
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Be sure to leave room on the plate for light and creamy casserole. It's dressed up with green onions and melted cheddar cheese and gets its rich texture from the addition of reduced-fat sour cream. Donna...
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Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario serves this great combination as an easy and colorful salad. "I make this no-fuss dish at least once a month," she writes. "It's a great way to use up fresh summer tomatoes and...
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One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare it. That's when I came up with this recipe. Serve it as a side dish or on its own as a light meal. -Donald Roberts, Amherst,...
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Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!
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Vicki Kamstra of Spokane, Washington writes, "I found this years ago, it has truly been a crowd pleaser. I often use whole wheat pasta instead; it's a great substitution!"
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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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I love combining different foods to see what I can come up with. I put last night's mashed potatoes to delicious use in these slightly crisp golden brown cakes. -Carolyn Wilson, Lyndon, Kansas
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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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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky
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In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. "It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly...
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I love potatoes...especially mashed. When I came up with this combination, it was declared a winner. I serve this as a side dish when I have pork as an entree, but it's great with any meat. -Rebecca Page,...
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Topped with a zippy white sauce, these little patties bake up golden brown in a muffin pan. They're impressive enough for company but easy enough that I can prepare them any time we like. -Lorice Britt,...
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After I had my sixth child, a friend dropped off dinner, including these rolls, which start in a bread machine. They were so delicious that I quickly bought my own machine so I could make them myself....
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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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I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of friends and co-workers. It's quick and easy, which is just what I need in my busy life. I...
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When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up a notch with pancetta instead of bacon. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
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When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring...
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For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. -Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach,...
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This pasta salad is a popular addition to summer menus. My children love this salad.-Danielle Carpenter, Vienna, West Virginia
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Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's busy or running errands.
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