Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a...
With six kids at home, I try to grow as much of our own food as possible, and our big potato patch means easy and affordable meals for much of the year. For this fresh and tasty side dish, I season red...
A package of frozen green beans makes these "dill-icious" green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main course. -Linda Rabbit, Charles City, Iowa
I like to serve this side often. It goes wonderfully with many different main dishes including chicken, beef, lamb or pork.-Maryln Rose, Naples, Florida
You'll need only 10 minutes to get these savory veggies ready for the oven. Then just stir them a few times during roasting, and you're done. It's a busy cook's dream!-Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana
This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture, with a sprinkling of parsley for a gourmet touch. -Betty Nickeles, Tampa, Florida
This hearty dish will add pizzazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. -Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona
This side goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make it when I am grilling steak or chicken. -Esther Horst, Monterey, Tennessee
In Nacogdoches, Texas, Hasel King mashes sweet potatoes with pineapples, orange juice and seasonings. With a streusel-like topping of coconut and pecans, its sweet taste and pretty look will garner praise....
Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. -Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana
My husband, Avi, and I carry prepare these delicious latkes with our children, Sara, 10, and Yaakov, 5. This year, Sara is old enough to help make the latkes (the oil can get very hot, so be careful)....
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
This easy-to-prepare side dish brings me rave reviews whenever I prepare it for the holidays. Even when I double the recipe, my family eats every bite.
"This is a good way to spice up plain instant potatoes. I prepare these when I'm running out of time to get dinner on the table but want something that still tastes homemade." Carolyn Coop - Stuarts Draft,...
When my daughter was growing up, I could get her to eat lima beans in this casserole with lots of cheese. She's an adult now and still thinks cheese helps almost every vegetable recipe!-Tickle Ragland,...
These moist dumplings are an extra-special way to serve potatoes. The bread centers add a comforting touch, and the potato taste really comes through. They go so well with the Beef Rouladen and gravy....
My roommate and I used to make garlicky Brussels sprouts at least twice a week. Now I make them as a healthy side for all sorts of occasions. -Katherine Moore-Colasurd, Cincinnati, Ohio
I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme give these golden potatoes fabulous flavor.-Sally Sue Campbell, Greenville, Tennessee
"These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie Warf of Spring Lake, North Carolina. "I freeze them in individual and family...
This colorful veggie recipe happened by accident. One evening , I didn't have room on the grill for all the things I wanted to prepare, so I threw two of the dishes together and came up with this medley....
It's a cinch to jazz up instant mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, then cook and serve them from a slow cooker. For a special touch, sprinkle this creamy mashed potatoes recipe with chopped...
My mom cooks from scratch and rarely uses a recipe. That's how I learned-a pinch of this, a dash of that. But it was actually my dad who invented the basis for this recipe. The potatoes fit any kind of...
Rosemary, garlic and Parmesan cheese season the tender potato slices in this delectable side dish. It's sure to satisfy family and guests alike. -Jean Minner, New Castle, Pennsylvania
To add a refreshing spark to any meal, try this tempting salad with tropical flair. A few simple ingredients are easily combined to make a memorable salad. We always empty the bowl. -Lisa Andis, Morristown,...
This recipe is from my mom's fabulous collection. Without fail, I serve it every holiday and the dish gets emptied every time. It's a clever way to get kids to eat broccoli. -Marilyn Rockwell, Lynden,...
We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe, I started mixing up different dressings until I hit on this one. Now I make this refreshing delightful...
In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family's take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. -Carolyn...
For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's a flexible dish, limited only by what's in the fridge and your imagination. -Becky Matheny, Strasburg,...
Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes-a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced mayo. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter salsa. It's a delicious way to round out burritos or tacos when the clock is ticking. -Molly Ingle, Canton,...
This colorful cheese-topped dish gets its great flavor from green chilies and a variety of seasonings. "It's sure to add pizzazz to most any meal," assures Martha Holland of Reno, Nevada.
This air-fryer asparagus dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing the spears are tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina...
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....
Don't be fooled by this recipe-it only looks complicated. long ago, one of our daughters passed it on along with squash from her first garden.-Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa
LIKE MOST women of her generation, my husband's grandmother was a "no-measure cook". This recipe of hers suffered as it was handed down, so I made an effort to work out the kinks. Finally, my husband pronounced...
These onions are cooked in vegetable broth and stuffed with a delicious blend of cheeses. Experiment to find the blend you like. Instead of goat cheese, try cream cheese or mascarpone cheese. For the blue...
A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when presented in a pineapple boat and sprinkled with toasted coconut.
When I make this buttery-tasting casserole, my family fights over every last bite. The Swiss cheese provides a different, mild flavor when it melts.-Susan Vetter, Cape Coral, Florida