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....
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We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent. I especially enjoy the pleasant flavor combination...
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This savory dish is a hit at every church dinner. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make the recipe your own. -Amy Inman, Hiddenite, North Carolina
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Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. "It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes," says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New...
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My family loves chilled asparagus. It's the perfect veggie to have on a warm night, or any night for that matter. My kids like this side dish so much that they snack on leftovers while watching TV at night....
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If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here's your new go-to recipe. It's colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it's a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. -Dorothy Pritchett,...
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Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor-rather like sour cream-to these wonderful whipped potatoes. -Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho
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You'll only have to announce dinner once when these twice-baked potatoes are on the menu! Their aroma is sure to make everyone eager to come to the table. Garlic and rosemary add herbal goodness to the...
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I created this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner last year. It's very much a comfort food. My family loved the blending of the sweetness of corn with the earthiness of wild mushrooms. -Tana Whitton, Las Vegas,...
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The lemon juice gives this easy Waldorf salad quite a zip and the apples and nuts offer a nice crunch. It's light, refreshing and effortless to assemble. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio
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Here's a handy and versatile side that's creamy, colorful and bursting with flavor and nutrition. Pair it with almost any entree for a terrific meal. -Deborah Patrauchuk, Sicamous, British Columbia
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Wondering what to do with all of your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It's also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. -Alia...
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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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No need to peel the potatoes-in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They're chunky, tasty and attractive. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! -Beverly Norris, Evanston,...
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My husband is a rancher who loves a hearty potato dish, so consider these spuds with cheddar and spinach cowboy-approved. My crowd never leaves leftovers. -Jody Augustyn, Loup City, Nebraska
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Crushed crackers and french-fried onions create a fast and flavorful topping for this home-style green bean casserole with cheese. It's the perfect cheesy dish to take to potluck dinners. -Dorothy Bahlmann,...
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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...
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Garlic-Almond Green Beans is her family's favorite way to eat this popular vegetable, writes Genny Monchamp from Redding, California. "The beans stay so bright and crisp. To speed things up even more,...
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Quick Fruit Salad is a beautiful, refreshing side dish or dessert from Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana. "I's a great way to round out a summer meal!" Sue asserts.
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The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta dish will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky and fresh-flavored, this will be a hit. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
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Strawberries and cucumbers together-I just love this combination! We used to eat a lot of cucumbers growing up in upstate New York. We'd get them, along with strawberries and melons, from fruit and veggie...
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"I've been making these green dumplings - 'gnocchi verdi' in Italian - since the 1970's," reports Gail Sykora from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "They're a great side dish for most any meal."
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The cheese and corn add a boost of flavor to mashed potatoes. For more convenience, purchase refrigerated mashed potatoes. Heat according to package directions; then add corn and cheese.
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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...
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I always read the food section in newspapers and magazines. If I find a recipe that I think my family will like, I test it out. I found this one while traveling some years ago. My family like it and it...
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Here's a recipe that combines two of my favorite vegetables - squash and spinach. It's one of my family's favorites.
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For a buttery dish with wonderful texture and flavor, we make the comfort food known as "colcannon," an Irish version of mashed potatoes with cabbage. -Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma
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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...
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This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
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You'll find a dish like this in German-Swiss restaurants, but it's super simple to pull together at home. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida
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Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.
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When I was a culinary student, this creamy dish wowed me, and I don't even like spinach. This side is a keeper! -Chelsea Puchel, Pickens, South Carolina
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This is a must have accompaniment in my home. It goes well with Italian dishes to a simple salad dishes.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.
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-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois
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Apple and sausage keep every bite of this stuffing moist and delicious, while toasted pecans add a bit of crunch. Fresh herbs are a nice touch, too.
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A vegetarian friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's always a hit! Makes a great side dish or light meal.
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A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon, the dressing is our family's favorite....
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Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect my signature vegetable dish.
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Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal. The fish sauce gives it a wonderful depth of flavor without much effort. -Julie Peterson, Crofton,...
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You don't need salt to add a pinch of pizazz to summer squash. Shirley Antaya of Rab, Alabama shows you how to turn the garden favorite into a savory side with dill, onion, pepper and butter.
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This chunky potato salad is a great dish for a family picnic or on a night when you're grilling out. The homemade dressing makes it extra delicious. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
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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...
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This is a perfect recipe for two, but I also prepare it in large quantities for special occasions when we have dinner guests. One of these potatoes is practically a meal in itself. -Dolores Nemec, Garfield...
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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...
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For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. -Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach,...
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This creamy pasta dish is the result of combining two different recipes. I often turn it into a main dish by serving a green salad on the side.-Suzanne Appleyard, Queensbury, New York
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