The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a side dish or condiment-it's great either way. Refrigerate for three hours before serving to give...
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
Baking enhances the natural sweetness of my family's favorite Vidalia onions. Perfect alongside beef entrees, this side dish has a similar taste to French onion soup.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma
These grill-friendly veggies make it a cinch to offer a healthful variety of produce in one dish. Their robust flavors play off each other beautifully.-Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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...
"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...
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
I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite-now everyone's...
I brought this super easy recipe to a school potluck once and it was gone in no time. I've been asked to bring it to every function since. -Jessica Maxwell, Englewood, New Jersey
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
This takes only minutes to make and is perfect to throw on the grill just before serving dinner. I like to make this with different cheeses, such as Parmesan or Gruyere, or whatever I happen to have on...
This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar....
This pretty salad has become part of my regular summertime rotation because of its freshness and versatility-it's great with everything from grilled chicken to seafood! Try it with coconut-flavored vinegar...
I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into the pot. The fresh taste is unbeatable. I've also made it with beans purchased at the store. Either way, you'll...
Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well and it goes well with many main dishes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...
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...
This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. -Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my favorite kind of winter squash," she says from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. "It's so versatile-I...
My family enjoys eating vegetables when they're pureed and made into a tasty terrine. Although it takes a little time to prepare, this unique cold dish can conveniently be made a day in advance.
The recipe was passed down from some of my Ukrainian relatives. I love using the fresh dill from my garden to make the sauce.-Dannealle Misson, Pembina, North Dakota
"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...
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,...
I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Friends always ask me when I'm going to cook my tomato and okra dish....
When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott...
Baby carrots go over big when seasoned with the subtle taste of rosemary. I like to sprinkle raisins on top for a combination of sweet and savory. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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
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
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...
In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, like my recipe with bacon, cheddar and green chiles. -Amanda Reed, Nashville, Tennessee
Snipped dill breathes new life into potatoes with this side dish from Haines, Alaska's Kathrine Jimmie. Zero cholesterol and only a few fat grams make it a heart-smart dinner accompaniment for everyday...
Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires just 10 minutes of prep before you pop it in the oven. -Nancy Sidhu, Franklin, Wisconsin
"When they were little, our children loved this creamy side dish," says Jacqueline Thompson Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia. "After an adult has sliced the potatoes, youngsters can do the rest. Overlapping...
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...
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
Looking for a way to dress up fresh green beans in a flash? Try the tasty medley of flavors in this easy recipe. If you don't have sherry vinegar for the tangy sauce, try using cider or wine vinegar instead....
I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole recipe and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange-a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make...
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...
I was introduced to basil when I married into an Italian family. I loved the aromatic fragrance and flavor of the herb. I think it adds a unique flavor to this tasty slaw that's a cool side to grilled...