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Savory Zucchini Bread Pudding

I've been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don't have day-old bread in your pantry, simply slice fresh bread and bake it at 300° for 10 minutes. -Mary Ann Dell,...

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Lemon Mushroom Orzo

Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot. It has a pleasant tinge of lemon and a nice crunch from pecans. -Shelly Nelson, Akeley, Minnesota

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Golden Mashed Potatoes

When there's no gravy with the meat, this is great to serve in place of regularly mashed potatoes. I make it often to take to picnics and church socials. My husband even made it for his family's reunion...

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Creamed Pearl Onion Casserole

This rich and creamy onion casserole would be great alongside any roasted meat. Feel free to use frozen pearl onions (and skip the first step of the recipe) if you're pressed for time. -Sandra Law, Tucson,...

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Green Beans with Blue Cheese

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Au Gratin Hash Browns

Family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this dish. It has been a family favorite since my mother first found it. Now our son, a cheese lover, makes the side dish for nearly every family function....

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Bacon Potato Pancakes

Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and...

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Glazed Spiced Carrots

Glazed carrots are a classic side dish for all kinds of special occasions. They're the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of main entrees. This recipe is very easy to put together, leaving your oven and...

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Apricot Sweet Potato Bake

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Classic Lima Bean Casserole

An abundance of homegrown lima beans and leftover sausage inspired me to create this dish more than 20 years ago. It's proven to be a timeless classic.

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Sausage & Rice Stuffed Pumpkins

My children often request this dish. It also adds a great "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.-Andria Peckham, Lowell, Michigan

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Brown Rice Chutney Salad

A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire things up, mix in a small amount of hot chili oil, tasting carefully as you go. -Brooke Martin,...

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Grilled Hash Browns

Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the grill, too. So I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. -Kelly...

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Creamy Sweet Corn with Okra

A bit of cream and a few crumbles of bacon lightly coat these delightful veggies the whole family will love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Greek Asparagus Salad

Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but my family gets bored with it. So I developed a tasty variation of my favorite beet salad using asparagus instead. My husband gave this yummy asparagus...

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Microwave Corn Pudding

Here's a favorite homestyle casserole that is ready to pop in the microwave in about 15 minutes. It is a real time-saver and delicious, too.

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Easy Italian Spinach Salad

A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it's ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more. -Cathy Desper, Staunton, Virginia

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Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers

My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a dish Mom loved, and today it's my favorite...

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Spicy Refried Beans

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Old Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple

My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It's also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! -Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois

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Fiesta Coleslaw

Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on fish tacos and po'boys. -Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas

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Garlic New Potatoes

"I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like this flavorful dish," writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, Missouri. "They compliment just about any entree and are quick to prepare."

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Grilled Herb Vegetables

The convenience of frozen vegetables takes the worry out of cooking dinner. Best of all, you still get that fresh flavor of summer. Simply take a bagged veggie blend, add some quick pantry staples, and...

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Roasted Vegetables

With a little up-front preparation, you can include this delicious, colorful side dish on a holiday buffet without any last-minutes fuss.-Cathryn J White, Newark, Delaware

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Zesty Garlic Green Beans

These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party. -Christine Bergman, Suwanee, Georgia

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Vegetable Rice Medley

WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements...

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Bacon Caesar Salad

Family and friends always say my Caesar salad rivals any restaurant version. The addition of bacon lends a slightly smoky flavor and makes it unique. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

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Apple & Sausage Wild Rice

Chunks of apples and summer sausage bring a delicious, sweet-and-savory contrast to wild rice. My husband absolutely loves it, and the prep work takes only 15 minutes.-Rebecca McIntire, Manitou Springs,...

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Seafood Stuffing

For an easy and elegant side dish, I add canned crab and shrimp to boxed stuffed mix. When I served this to my mom as part of her birthday dinner, she said it was the best she had ever tasted...and nest...

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Confetti Beet Salad

Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need a quick dish to round out a meal.-Elaina Pacella, Sewaren, New Jersey

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Herbed Corn on the Cob

"What's in the butter?" is what I get asked after people taste my herb-speckled blend on fresh sweet corn. I'm more than happy to share the secret. Once you have tried this recipe, you won't want to eat...

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Tomato Rice Pilaf

Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. "I serve this pilaf quite often as a change from potatoes. It complements any type of...

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Western Beans

I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks-they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra flavor of lentils in the ban mix. The recipe can be made ahead and heated before...

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Braised & Creamy Vidalia Onions

In Georgia where sweet Vidalia onions are king, I make big batches of creamy onions as a side dish for grilled chicken and beef. - Elaine Opitz, Marietta, Georgia

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Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

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Pineapple Casserole

Perfect for Easter Sunday, Sandy Moyer sends Pineapple Casserole. "It is a wonderful side dish with ham," she writes from Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.

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Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes

From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."

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Baked Rice

This rice has a mild, pleasant flavor. For color and extra nutrition, I sometimes add a bit of carrot, celery, tomato, peas or corn-whatever I have handy.-Mary Jo Massnick, Stuart, Florida

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Slow Cooked Cheesy Potatoes

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Layered Garden Bean Salad

For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother with last-minute assembly. Turn it into a light lunch by adding sliced rotisserie chicken,...

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Creamy Hash Browns

My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get the same compliments when I make it. Bacon and onion jazz up a creamy mixture that's quick and easy...

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes

It's a wonderful alternative to pasta and a great way to show how tasty vegetables can be.-Michelle Smith, Eldersburg, Maryland

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Sausage Sourdough Stuffing

Sourdough's tangy chewiness gives this stuffing texture, while sausage makes it hearty and mushrooms and cranberries lend an earthy sweetness. -Jennifer Brazell, Lewiston, Idaho

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Vegetable Pancakes

I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. The pancakes are delicious with cheese sauce or sausage gravy. You might even get picky eaters who love pancakes to eat their veggies! -Agnes Landgraf,...

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Creamed Green Beans

A family favorite for years, this special green bean recipe is a cinch to double and can be assembled ahead of time. When my nephews are coming for dinner, it's an absolute must! -Betty Shaw, Weirton,...

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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi

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Rosemary Red Potatoes

Great with steak or any meat, this is one of our best-loved potato "sidekicks." Sometimes I add sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced fresh zucchini tossed with a little olive oil after the potatoes have baked...

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Pizza Potatoes

"For a simple side dish that's sure to appeal to kids, try this twist on traditional pizza," advises Kathy White of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Packaged scalloped potatoes, canned tomatoes and pepperoni slices...

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Snow Pea Asparagus Stir Fry

Add a taste of the Orient to your menu with Joy Beck's snappy side dish. She accents the veggies with the vibrant flavor of ginger, making it a favorite in her Cincinnati, Ohio home.

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Lemon Butter Snow Peas

A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh snow peas. A bit of lemon juice, some mince garlic and a dash of Italian seasoning...

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