A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Roasting vegetables like broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts is a great way to serve them, and almost any veggie combo works. - Suzan Crouch, Grand Prairie, Texas
In her Auburn, Kansas kitchen, Myra Innes cooks these rich, creamy mashed potatoes frequently. Garlic cloves are boiled and then mashed right along with the potatoes to give them extraordinary flavor.
This cabbage salad really has been a favorite for decades. It is easy to make and travels well for potluck suppers. -Edna Culbertson, Jenison, Michigan
I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York
I made this potato salad recipe when I worked in a small hospital. It was served in the cafeteria and to patients that were on diabetic, AHA and regular diets. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio
I revamped my mother's potato salad recipe to taste more like baked potatoes with all the fixin's, which I love. It's now the most requested dish at family gatherings. Even my mother asked for the recipe!...
We like grilling because it's a no-fuss way to make a meal. This pleasing potato recipe is one we use often! The onion, cheddar cheese and Worscestershire sauce combine to make a super side dish for any...
Can you freeze mashed potatoes? You bet you can! I always make these potatoes and give them to my kids when they go away to school. All they have to do is keep it in freezer until it's mashed potato time!...
I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so...
The fresh flavor and crunchy texture of garden vegetables star in this tart colorful coleslaw. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, it's a refreshing summer salad. My mom fixed it often when I was growing...
Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its nutty undertones, barley provides the perfect backdrop for lemon and parsley. -Taste of Home Test...
With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! -JoAnn Koerkenmeier,...
Fresh cilantro gives exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy skillet potatoes. They're a great complement to Mom's tangy kabobs. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays nice and firm, it travels well and is ideal for taking to covered-dish suppers...
Bottled salad dressing can perk up pasta and fresh vegetables in this swift salad supreme that costs 43¢ a serving. It's a delicious addition to any meal or picnic. -Wendy Byrd, Salem, Virginia
My Italian mother remembers her mother making this potato gnocchi recipe for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which will be passed down to me someday. -Tina Repak Mirilovich,...
This unexpected combination is so tasty. It makes a wonderful fall or winter side dish with any meat. Double or triple the recipe to feed a bigger group.-Carol Ferranti, Esmond, Rhode Island
With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. They'll be ready to stir into the risotto...
Grilled mushrooms always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste even more fantastic. As the mother of two children, I love to cook entire meals on the grill. It's fun spending time outdoors...
Nothing says "spring" like a fresh crop of young asparagus. And this recipe superbly ushers in this wonderful season. The delicate cheese sauce and assorted seasonings nicely complement the tender stalks...
This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington
My grandmother makes this sweet potato souffle recipe every Thanksgiving. It's just so full of love and memories (and pecans!) that it needs to be shared. -Natalie Gray, Moreland, Georgia
I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks...
Time to gather round the table, y'all! This dish has special meaning on New Year's Day, when Southerners eat greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South...
This is the first recipe I made when I initially became interested in cooking. No one can resist the creamy filling inside the crispy potato skins.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
This best-of-the-season dish adds to the beauty and bounty of any holiday spread. Whether served warm or cold, it's a delectable fruity treat for the taste buds as well as for the eyes when it's presented...
My family can never get enough of these sweet cucumber slices in the summer. They're crunchy, delicious and simple to make. At picnics or potlucks, I bring a big batch - folks tend to come back for more.-Denise...
Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. -Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
Bacon, cheddar and sour cream turn ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary twice baked potato casserole. It's one of our family's beloved standards for the holidays. -Kyle Cox, Scottsdale, Arizona
"This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require a lot of prep time, which I like, and it tastes good whether...
My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. -Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota
This simple dish is always a big hit, even with non-vegetable lovers. I've substituted frozen green beans for fresh, omitting the blanching process, and it still tastes great.
We enjoy fresh beets all summer long. This ruby-red dish is an excellent change from the typical tossed salad and pairs well with any sandwich and entree.
At the holidays, I use butter and white rice in this recipe, just like my mom and generations of Armenian women did. But most days I saute the vermicelli in olive oil and substitute brown rice for white....
Golden brown and buttery, these spuds live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when they're hot out of the oven maximizes the flavor...and the pretty. -Althea Dye, Howard, Ohio
"We harvest the veggies and basil from our backyard garden just minutes before fixing this recipe! It's so fresh and easy-and always delicious with grilled fish or meat." Patricia Nieh - Portola Valley,...