After volunteering to take a potato casserole to a friend's party, I thought I'd do a twist on au gratin by adding squash. Everyone just loved it.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
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I got this recipe from my husband's cousin. She always made the luscious dressing for her mother at Thanksgiving. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
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I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no leftovers to take home after the family reunion, picnic or church potluck. -Janie...
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This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans in a fluffy base. I appreciate how easy it is to prepare. -Denise Goedeken,...
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The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's been known to have more than just one serving at a time. It's that good..-Jasmine Rose, Crystal...
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This side dish will likely become your family's favorite way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. It's creamy, savory and delicious. -Kevin Lieberman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church meeting, shower or any potluck event-it's always a hit. Whenever I serve this salad, people ask for the...
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The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a side dish or condiment-it's great either way. Refrigerate for three hours before serving to give...
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I'm an onion lover, so I sometimes double the amount called for in this recipe.
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I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although I'm an attorney in a large city, my parents are ranchers. And, since they once grew rice, that's a staple...
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My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way-grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer's bounty. -Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
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This tasty combination of brown sugar, apple and onion is a comforting side. My husband requests it whenever we have pork chops or pork roast. -Katie Crill, Priest River, Idaho
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Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.
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This is one of my favorite recipes from my mother. With only seven ingredients, it's quick to assemble in the morning before I leave for work. By the time I get home, mouthwatering aromas have filled the...
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"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester,...
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MY MOTHER served noodles with cottage cheese as a main dish on many a meatless Friday. I altered the recipe a little as a side dish, but it still makes a good main dish. I especially like to serve it with...
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I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe years ago in a magazine, and kept adding and taking away ingredients until I found the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, but grilling or smoking...
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My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible success, and I've been making it ever since. -Jodi Caple, Cortez, Colorado
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I like to serve this dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas - or for that matter, anytime we have guests. It's a "no-fail" recipe.
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Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck dinners.
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"This easy dressing is a tasty way to top tomatoes," says field editor Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan. "I got the recipe from my mother."
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In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater,...
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Pair this tasty veggie side with almost any meat or fish entree. -AMY WINGENTER, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
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Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds add a fun crunch. -Debi George, Mansfield, Texas
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Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother...
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If you like crab cakes, try this unusual version made from zucchini. "Maryland is famous for its crab cakes, but this recipe can sure fool you," says Pat Tillman of Pylesville, Maryland. They're easy and...
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Give ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
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I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy vegetable. She cooked with it all the time.-Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California
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People can't get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience. -Terri Twyman, Bonanza, Oregon
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Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip. -Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois
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My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here in the Northwest, the recipe is a real natural for us! -Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon
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In place of potato pancakes, try these cute rounds that are very simple to prepare with on-hand ingredients. Not only are they tasty, they're pretty, too. To eliminate some of the fat, I use a nonstick...
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To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. -Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas
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This is a side dish commonly served with roasted chicken for Friday night (Shabbat) dinner. It doesn't have to accompany chicken only, but, as my mother once told us, when she was a child, chicken and...
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Carrots become everyone's favorite when they're baked in this slightly sweet, lighter-than-air ring. Our holiday meal wouldn't be complete without it.
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With potatoes, asparagus, squash and radishes, there is something for everyone in this dish. What a wonderful way to present a variety of spring veggies-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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If you've never tried quinoa, this colorful side dish makes a great introduction. The combination is wonderful. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
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Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well and it goes well with many main dishes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...
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Rice provides so many options to a creative cook-the stir-in ideas are endless. In this recipe, dried cranberries star. Their sweet-tart flavor accents my rice combination and gives a festive feel to everyday...
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I love making casseroles during the holidays. It made me a fan of Gruyere cheese for au Gratin dishes. -Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho
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This casserole is very versatile! It can be served hot today and cold tomorrow, as a main dish for meatless meals or as a side dish for a dinner party. Any way you serve it, it's scrumptious!
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"This is a wonderful recipe with different flavors and plenty of good-for-you ingredients," Annette Spiegler promises from Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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My friends just rave about this creamy side dish. It's a snap to jazz up summer squash, carrots and onion with canned soup and stuffing mix. -Pamela Thorson, Hot Springs, Arkansas
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These rosemary sweet potatoes are simply one of the best recipes we've ever made. Roasting them brings out all of the wonderful sweetness! -Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
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My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.
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My speedy recipe is be-all and end-all stuffing in our family. Not surprisingly, never have leftovers. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey
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When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. I searched for stuffing recipes and combined the best aspects of several to create...
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