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Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Butter

A platter of golden and orange potatoes can serve double duty as your dinner centerpiece. -Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois

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Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

I made this recipe over 45 years ago for the first pheasant I ever roasted-it was a special dinner I prepared to thank a wonderful sister and brother-in-law for all of their help when we bought our first...

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Snappy Pea Pods

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Baked Hominy and Cheese

My mother made this casserole when I was growing up, so I know the recipe is an old favorite with many folks. After I married, I made sure this dish was regular fare at our house. It's one of those versatile...

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Chestnut Sausage Stuffing

I discovered this recipe in a four-generation family cookbook. I'm glad I gave it a try. It has become "the" stuffing at our holiday table. -Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota

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Pea 'n' Peanut Salad

Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's so easy and makes a refreshing alternative to more traditional salads. A friend gave me the...

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Overnight Fruit Salad

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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Lemon Garlic Mushrooms

I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to turn them as they grill to perfection. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

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Rice Broccoli Casserole

When I was little, serving this dish was the only way my mother could get me to eat broccoli. It's an excellent recipe to serve anytime, and is especially good with poultry.

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Cheesy Spinach Bake

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Cream Cheese Potatoes

Flavored with garlic salt and chives, these potatoes are rich, creamy and oh, so yummy. A sprinkling of paprika gives this dish a festive look. We prefer these to plain mash potatoes.-Cyneli Fynaardt,...

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Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

For special meals, here's a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

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Mom's Potato Pancakes

These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've enjoyed it for years. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio

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Spinach Mashed Potatoes

A lot of folks say they don't like spinach-until they try this super side dish. Everyone who has ever tasted it has loved it.-Karen Wald, Dalton, Ohio

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Brown Rice Pilaf

Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white...

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Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

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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Lemon Risotto with Peas

Lemon adds a refreshing taste to this lovely risotto dish that's perfect for spring. Sue Dannahower of Fort Pierce, Florida sent us this easy side that's festively sprinkled with baby peas.

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Garlic Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes

My family absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I created this recipe to lighten up the calories and sneak in a serving of rutabagas. If you have the time, boil the potatoes in chicken broth to add even more...

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Creamy Sweet Corn

In Granite Falls, Minnesota, Florence Jacoby uses cream to dress up fresh or frozen corn. The simple side dish tastes rich and takes just minutes to simmer together.

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Creamy Potatoes 'n' Peas

This recipe has great eye as well as stomach appeal. I like to serve it in a pretty glass bowl.

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Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! -Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower

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Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage

If your family likes the sweet-tart flavor found in many German dishes, they'll enjoy this recipe. The cabbage, apples and onions are cooked with vinegar, sugar and a variety of spices-the end result can't...

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Tangy Baked Seven Beans

Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. -Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah

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Brown Rice with Lentils

In just a few moments, I can have this homey side dish in the oven, leaving me plenty of time to attend to the rest of my meal.-Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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German Noodle Bake

This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles can be substituted, but I prefer homemade noodles...and so does everyone else. -Kathleen...

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Vegetable Risotto

Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain rice to use.

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Caramel Sweet Potatoes

The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. -Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio

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Best Broccoli Casserole

I'm a home economics teacher, and finding vegetables recipes my students enjoy preparing and eating really puts me to the test. Many kids who say they don't like broccoli actually ask for second helpings...

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Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes

I love finding ways to use holiday leftovers. These potato cakes use the mashed potatoes, stuffing and breadcrumbs. To go all out, add meat and cheese. -Jeri Psikal, Norman, Oklahoma

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Bacon Mashed Potatoes

Featuring cheddar cheese, bacon and chives, these rich and hearty potatoes go well with anything. For a slightly different twist, add some chopped parsley.

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Deep Fried Rice Balls

My mother moved in with us about eight years ago and started making this side dish. Now that she is her ninety's, I've taken over the duty of making these unique rice balls. Everyone in our family is thrilled...

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon & Rosemary

After moving to Alabama, I learned my friends and co-workers love sweet potatoes. I roast the potatoes with Dijon, fresh rosemary and a touch of honey. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama

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Healthy Apple Sweet Potato Bake

Grandmother always served sweet potatoes and apples with pork, so I know she'd approve of this dish I created to combine the two.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

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Simple Souffle

My children, who are vegetarian, rave about this souffle. Plus, I can make it for breakfast, brunch or as a side dish.-Rosemary McCormack, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

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Italian Zucchini

I make this hot vegetable dish quite often in summer when zucchini is abundant. Garden-fresh sliced onion and tomato add a tasty touch.-Christopher Gordon, Springfield, Missouri

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Brunch Fruit Salad

This appealing fruit salad is a lovely addition to breakfast, lunch or even supper. Light and refreshing, it's perfect alongside egg bakes, sausages and other hearty staples you find on breakfast buffets....

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Roasted Cauliflower

Roasting is a simple way to prepare cauliflower. Seasoned with a wonderful blend of herbs, this side is easy enough for weeknight dinners. It's one of the best baked cauliflower recipes I've found. -Leslie...

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Oven Fried Parmesan Potatoes

I found this recipe in a newspaper and adjusted it somewhat by adding additional Parmesan cheese. This is a wonderful side dish, and since the potatoes are cooked with the skin on, they are nutritious...

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Almond Rice Pilaf

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Easy Mexican Rice

"As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. "This is a favorite of ours that came from Liz Cazer, a member of the...

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Sesame Green Beans

"For me, the most time-consuming part of preparing this side is picking the green beans in the garden," says Jeanne Bennett of North Richland Hills, Texas. "My family loves their fresh taste, and I love...

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Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad

This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to...

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Sauteed Green Beans

This beans are seasoned with some of my favorite herbs. I've found that basil, oregano and parsley are great flavor accents for canned, frozen or fresh beans. I've taken this delicious side along to last-minute...

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Mexican Fried Corn

When I was growing up, my mother used to serve fried corn for breakfast with scrambled eggs and tortillas. Here in Arizona, corn is widely used in many dishes. This is a great way to use it- my husband...

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Bacon Onion Green Beans

I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. -Karen...

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Spectacular Overnight Slaw

To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's great for a potluck because it's made the night before and the flavor keeps getting better. Whenever I serve...

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Grandma's Potato Dumplings

Don't be surprised if you make too many mashed potatoes on purpose. Day-old rolls and leftover spuds are scrumptious the second time around, turned into buttery potato dumplings. -Wendy Stenman, Germantown,...

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Scalloped Cabbage

My mother always made this dish as a special treat, and now I do, too. The combination of ingredients is just right-the white sauce and cheese complement the flavor of the cabbage so well that even people...

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Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Every year my Mom made cream cheese mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. I tailored the recipe to my family's taste and carried on the tradition. I make them a day ahead and use my slow cooker to free up...

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