For special occasions (like my husband's birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine comfort food. -Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana
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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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Seasoned to perfection, these Herbed Steak Fries from our Test Kitchen make a quick and tasty side dish for casual suppers. A great way to dress up frozen fries in a hurry!
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This old-fashioned side uses lots of delicious tomatoes and seasonings that give it an Italian twist. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Norma Nelson, Punta Gorda, Florida
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Nicely seasoned Cracker Dressing is a simple alternative to recipes that call for bread crumbs or cubes, suggests Jan Woodruff of Chandler, Arizona.
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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We like to serve the spuds with roasted chicken and put gravy over both the chicken and the potatoes....
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This is a popular dish, especially at Eastertime when hard-cooked eggs are abundant.-Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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"Someone shared this zucchini recipe with me years ago. Light and refreshing, it complements any meat you serve it with," pens Sandi Laskowski of Rapid City, South Dakota. Reduced-fat sour cream helps...
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With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a great combination with salad greens, apples, walnuts and a simple cranberry vinaigrette....
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This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in stores. -Sarah Eiden, Enid, Oklahoma
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For an eye-appealing twist on traditional mashed potatoes, serve this tempting side alongside ham, chicken or your favorite meat loaf.
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Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.
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A sweet potato added to the usual Yukon golds gives these cheesy potatoes a slightly sweet flavor and nice rich color. No one will believe they're lighter. -Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin
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This zesty dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's great as a side dish and can also be served as a cold appetizer.
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Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, "I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it's vegetarian and lower in fat. While you're preparing the rest of your meal, it simmers on the...
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I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I thoroughly enjoy planning a sumptuous dinner for my family. We have a daughter who loves...
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Crisp-tender green beans are delicious tossed with a garlic butter sauce. With its pretty green color, this fresh dish is an attractive addition to your table.-Ruth Marie Lyons, Boulder, Colorado
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My great-aunt made an incredible sweet potato casserole for our holiday dinners. I've lightened it up a bit, but we love it just the same. -Beth Britton, Fairlawn, Ohio
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This is a super spud dish from the state famous for its potatoes. If I want to impress dinner guests, this recipe always comes through.
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This recipe was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never seem to get enough. -Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon
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This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks with wonderful flair, and everything she makes is delicious as well...
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I created this recipe while trying to reproduce a dish served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. These come very close and use just a few handy ingredients.-Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas
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The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the World". I serve this as a main dish, or as a side dish for picnics and barbecues. I've used...
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This colorful, hearty and delicious Vegetable Tian originated in Provence, France. A mandoline makes easy work of slicing all the vegetables, but if you don't have one, a knife will work well. -Francine...
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Frozen cooked squash and a microwave make quick work of assembling this colorful side dish. Each creamy bite features the subtle blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
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From Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Schuster shares her tasty secret for using up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients, she can fry up this delightful dish for only 20ยข per serving.
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This lightly dressed salad is packed with superfoods! When I have time, I make my vinaigrette from scratch. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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I first served this yummy casserole years ago at a family brunch for my husband's birthday. It was such a hit that it became a mainstay at our family get-togethers. It makes a delicious supper, too, served...
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This tasty side dish is seasoned with herbs and butter. Just tuck the foil packet beside any meat you happen to be grilling.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
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"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.
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My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken. - Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville,...
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I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and smoky, they're made extra hearty by the addition of sausage. -Nancy Moore, Bucklin, Kansas
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My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend...
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From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds of cheese.
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My friend came up with this, and it's the easiest recipe I have found for dal thus far. It's not traditional, but it's delicious and no frills. Ideal for a budget.
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I've been preparing baked zucchini recipes for years. This is a great side dish with many entrees. -Betty Castleberry, Livonia, Michigan
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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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"This is an easy way to season fresh corn on the cob," promises Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
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When sweet corn is available, I love making this splurge of a side dish. Frozen corn works, but taste as you go and add sugar if needed. -Anthony Bolton, Bellevue, Nebraska
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Potato pancakes, or latkes, are really versatile. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. We have them often...
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Brussels sprouts are one food that picky eaters often resist. This recipe will change their mind. You can also add garlic and dried fruits. -Jennifer Armellino, Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Salsa gives a bit of zip to the brown rice and bean filling in the meatless tortilla wraps Lisa Sullivan shares from St. Marys, Ohio.
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Growing my own vegetables and herbs helps keep things fresh in the kitchen, but frozen peas make this side is a breeze to prepare. -Tanna Richard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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This easy potato dish is a comfort-food classic. It's popular at gatherings. —Greg Christiansen, Parker, Kansas
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Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends together - but watch out for fights over who gets the last of the sauce. -Liz Koschoreck, Berea, Kentucky
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"My husband and I eat this quick veggie side dish at least once a week. We enjoy it with just about any main course," reports Ally Fitzgerald of Alpharetta, Georgia. "It's a light easy way to get extra...
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My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced potatoes get nice and crispy and give our meals a likable lift. -Mary Lou Kelly, Scottdale,...
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