For a classic casserole with a little more grown-up taste, give our Test Kitchen's zesty macaroni and cheese a try.
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This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! -Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia
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With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original recipe but turn up the flavor. The savory veggie blend balances the sweetness of the baked...
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Let sweet potatoes shine underneath a simple but delectable drizzle of butter, maple syrup, bourbon and seasonings. No added sugar or marshmallows are needed!-Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California
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This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages-and it serves a lot of folks! -LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota
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They'll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans, it makes a great side dish with all your cookout favorites. -Lynne German, Cumming,...
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I love tomatoes, and these are healthy and versatile. You can use them in sandwiches or omelets, or to top broiled chicken. -Julie Gomez, Downey, California
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A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone's favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Carrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, this was a favorite my mother always used to serve at holiday time. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
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"This is my family's favorite side dish any tome of year. It's especially good when fresh produce is in season," says Marcia Nelson from Ponca City, Oklahoma. Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness to the...
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This colorful stir-fry comes together in no time with leftover long grain rice. Quick and easy, it's a family favorite that takes just minutes to prepare. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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"Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served this colorful salad," says Donna Moorman of Stirling, Ontaion. "I begged for the recipe and have been...
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This pretty side dish's bright, citrusy flavors are an ideal companion for down-to-earth entrees-and for people who usually shy away from beets. -Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland
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Air-fryer summer squash is beautifully crispy. You don't have to turn the fried pieces, but do keep an eye on them. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas
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Add a hint of citrus to your vegetables with an attractive side dish. Ideal with most any entree, this time-saving specialty dresses up broccoli, pimientos and onions with a dash of lemon. -Tonya Farmer,...
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This soothing side dish is so much nicer than plain beans and potatoes. Mother relied on hearty downhome recipes such as this one. Now I also cook it for my family. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
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Don't let the basic ingredients fool you-this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy flavor and practically melt in your mouth. -Lois McCutchan, Monticello,...
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This recipe has great eye as well as stomach appeal. I like to serve it in a pretty glass bowl.
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My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it's also fun for tortilla and corn chip dipping. -Sondra Pope, Mooresville, North Carolina
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In no time at all, Lapeer, Michigan's Heidi Wilcox stir-fries everyday green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices for this well-seasoned side dish.
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I love to try different foods, and I especially like to see the reaction of my family when I put new dishes on the dinner table. This was a success. I've since served it at many potlucks and have been...
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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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"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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I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz...
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Shallots, basil and broth rev up the taste of this nutritious vegetable medley. The bright color and fresh flavors will dress up your plate! -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio.
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I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is excellent with turkey. Even the children loved it! Serve the beet blend alone...
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Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
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Our garden is a big inspiration when I'm cooking. This recipe turns produce from my husband's potato patch into a side dish we want to eat at every meal. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
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For a fast and flawless side dish, you'll need just three ingredients to fix this recipe.-Suzie Salle, Renton, Washington
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Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even kids to eat their nutritious sweet potatoes. This is a terrific Thanksgiving side dish....
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"I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago," writes Nadene Melton from Euless, Texas. "It's so easy and tasty that it's become a favorite in our family-especially for holidays...
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"My mother used to serve these savory herb potatoes when I was growing up, and she included the recipe in a cookbook she made for me when I got married," writes Jenelle Piepmeier of Severna Park, Maryland....
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A co-worker shared this slaw recipe with me. Now it's a favorite at my house, too. Apples, walnuts and raisins are a fun way to dress up coleslaw. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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A traditional sweet potato bake like this one from our Test Kitchen never goes out of style. It's perfect when you're cooking for a larger group.
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This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one of my family's most-requested recipes.
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I like to make this main dish when I'm having company for dinner, since it serves a bunch. Warm corn bread makes a great accompaniment.
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"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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THIS simple dish has a surprise in flavor with the touch of lemon and a fresh taste with the addition of parsley. The great color makes any entree pleasing to the eye.
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After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.
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A few simple touches and a blast of heat enhance the natural sweetness of fresh veggies. -Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
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This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for a busy working mom like me. We sure enjoy this rice...
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I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the squash and cranberries cooking in the oven is just as heavenly as the taste itself. -Jamillah Almutawakil, Superior,...
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Jalapenos give this creamy corn dish a subtle, spicy flavor. It makes an appearance on my table at Thanksgiving and Christmas, which makes my husband happy!-Anita Anderson, Mesquite, Texas
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Summer flavors like tomato and sweet red pepper complements sauteed squash in this lovely side. A sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese makes it savory and special.
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Here's an easy and appetizing way to dress up broccoli. Our Test Kitchen staff teamed up that garden-fresh vegetable with roasted red peppers and garlic in this colorful combination. It tastes so good,...
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My husband and I lived in Japan for a few years and came to love that country's ethnic dishes. This dish captures the Asian flavor better than any other recipes I've tried.
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Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet. -Brenda Leonard, APO, AP
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