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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We have several friends and family that vegetarians so this is a quick meal is very satisfying. It is the green beans that give it that special flavor which you are sure to love.-Shirley Brazel, Rocklin,...
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The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite wins over taste buds.-Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi
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"The recipe for this tender and flavorful squash came from Russia," writes Natasha Kearns of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "My mom used to make this colorful side dish often in summer. It's especially hearty...
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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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I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes-they're great pickled, too. Every Thanksgiving, I make this glazed onion dish. It can easily be made ahead and reheated. -Ann Sheehy,...
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When preparing my first Thanksgiving dinner years ago, I wanted to add something special to the table and came up with this recipe. It's been a part of our traditional dinner ever since. -Kellie Erwin,...
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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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In Lynden, Washington, Perlene Hoekema whips up mashed potatoes with carrots and sour cream for a pleasing side dish.
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This tomato salad is a summertime must. The standout dressing takes these tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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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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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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This traditional side dish is a nice change from mashed potatoes. My husband is a big fan of them.-Gloria A. Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We're blue cheese fans, but you might like Parmesan or feta. -Susan Vaith, Jacksonville, Florida
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Although this healthy pasta dish is pretty simple to begin with, it's made even easier because you can throw the green beans and pasta into one big pot to cook. -Laura Flowers, Moscow, Idaho
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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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Every family seems to have their own favorite dressing recipe that becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came from Grandma, who passed it down to my mother. Now our children have carried it into their...
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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 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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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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Yum! You'll never want plain mashed potatoes again after mixing in garlic, sour cream and rosemary. They don't even need gravy. -Marlena Reed, West Jordan, Utah
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Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome addition. I came up with this recipe as a way to serve something crunchy and fruity with a...
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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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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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Bits of sweet red pepper peek through these pretty polenta squares that have a slightly sweet corn flavor and are generously seasoned with sage. Serve this traditional ethnic side dish with Italian entrees...or...
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Anyone who hints at not enjoying broccoli would like this recipe. The vegetable combination, enhanced by cheddar cheese, makes a colorful side dish.
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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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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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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 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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Looking for an easy way to dress up veggies in a twinkling? My mother came up with this mouthwatering, family-favorite recipe that we still celebrate at holiday get-together meals. -Mary Graham, Barneveld,...
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My grandmother used this recipe to get us little vegetable haters to eat our beets! Her special dish made beets taste nearly as good as candy. With the tart-sweet scent of Glazed Beets in the air, it never...
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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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You'll go nuts for this wild side dish and its hearty crunch. Served warm, this rice packs a zesty bite. Heather Webb, Channelview, Texas
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"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!" Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama
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This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.
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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'm a retired police officer and now a deputy sheriff who loves to cook. But with my busy schedule, I must rely on speedy side dishes like this one. The squash retains its fresh taste and cooks to a perfect...
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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results...
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If you like carrots and rutabagas, this colorful side dish is a real winner.
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After I picked my first green beans one year, I wanted to make a savory dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it, so the next day I picked more...
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Since my family loves spinach, I knew this tender potato casserole would be a hit. It accompanies many of our meaty meals.-Nellie Runne, Rockford, Illinois
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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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Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. -Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida
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A creamy mellow sauce draped over bold-tasting broccoli and artichokes makes this a great addition to any meal.
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I couldn't "sell" cauliflower to my daughters until I came up with this saucy casserole. Then they requested it. It appeals to kids' tastes, even with vegetables they don't usually eat.-Barbara Jaggers,...
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This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started as a way to stretch the food we had for our large family. -Margaret E. Kendall, McConnelsville,...
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This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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