This cranberry salad was a recipe from my mother's family, and we have served it at New Braunfels Smokehouse for as long as any of us can remember.-Wanna Wade, San Angelo, Texas
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It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior,...
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When Lois Harbold of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is looking for a streamlined side dish, she turns to this comforting recipe. Convenient frozen carrots are baked in a smooth creamy sauce and topped with...
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Make beans from dried to refried in less than an hour through the courtesy of your Instant Pot®.
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This vegetable medley has become a family dinner tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though our three children are now married, when we get together for the holidays, this dish is always on...
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You can use any kind of pasta for this creamy toss that bursts with colorful veggies. It's been a mainstay for about 10 years now and is perfect for potlucks. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
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I grew up as a missionary kid in Cambodia, and most of my favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background. Locals love eating this pickled salad for breakfast, but I like it as a side for lunch or dinner,...
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The delicious side dish from Karol Chandler-Ezell of Nacogdoches, Texas is flavored with bacon and cheddar, and has just a hint of Dijon mustard. And since they take under 30 minutes, they're perfect for...
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This cheddar corn pudding can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight. Remove from the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking. -Lynn Albright, Fremont, Nebraska
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Serve this slaw as a side dish to any meal, or use it to top your favorite fish taco recipe instead of lettuce and the usual toppings. -Christi Dalton, Hartsville, Tennessee
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This rich and creamy potato side dish is my go-to for potlucks. It's super easy to double, so I usually do. Folks almost always take seconds, and I almost always get compliments. -Shelia Schmitt, Topeka,...
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Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell. Even kids will like this flavorful and filling dish.
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"Ginger adds a marvelous taste to these root vegetables." The flavorful side will be a hit on any buffet table. Marie Rizzio - Interlochen, Michigan
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This is such a great-tasting, good-for-you bok choy recipe. The simple dish capitalizes on the flavors of spring. -Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas
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The tomato wedges in this delicious dish get a special treatment from a mushroom-and-crumb topping. "I serve it often in summer, and everyone takes seconds," notes Ruth Pyles of Temple Hills, Maryland....
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These carrots are yummy and so simple. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit to suit her tastes. You can make this dish a day in advance and refrigerate until needed. Then just reheat it in the...
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Yes, you do want fries with that-especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. -Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
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I never thought I liked brussel sprouts until I was given this very old recipe. It's delicious and may just change your mind about Brussel sprouts! *It's not a good idea to add salt to this recipe, as...
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This rich-tasting souffle is always on our Christmas morning menu. Like any puffy souffle, it will settle a bit after you remove the dish from the oven, but the pretty golden top is very attractive. I...
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"Before my physician husband retired, he was rarely home for dinner, but now I do lots of cooking for the two of us," says Lucy Banks from Jackson, Mississippi. "Rosemary gives this dish its distinctive...
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Here's a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. Asian flavor and sesame seed crunch make this side dish a treat to eat! Tip Idea: Yellow summer squash could...
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As a widow, I cook for myself much of the time and have learned to scale down recipes that I often served when our four kids were still at home. This recipe makes just the right amount.
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This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it's a snap to throw together. The recipe was sent to me by a friend and it's nice to serve at a group picnic. -Barbara Gordon, Roswell,...
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The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. -Paul Soska,...
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Broccoli is my favorite vegetable, but when I came across this roasted broccolini recipe, I wanted to try it out. This dish is really tasty and I think other kids will love it, too. -Katie Helliwell, Hinsdale,...
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These potatoes are so simple to make that you will be making them for any potluck or party you attend.-Kathy Roosma, Zeeland, Michigan
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Loaded with sweet onions, this creamy pie makes a scrumptious addition to the brunch buffet. By using less butter to cook the onions and substituting lighter ingredients, I cut calories and fat from the...
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Curry and cumin lend wonderful flavor to this side dish that gets its sweetness from raisins and its crunch from pecans. "The delicious recipe works well for stuffing Cornish hens," Daphne Blandford writes...
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Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. -Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Add your favorite cheese to homemade or prepared mashed potatoes. Prepared mashed potatoes can be found in the refrigerated meat section of your local grocery store.
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Here's a lovely variation on traditional potatoes au gratin. Rich and buttery, this baked side dish has just the right amount of fennel flavor. -Sue Kauffman, Columbia City, Indiana
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This colorful casserole is popular for family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago, and now our grown sons include it on their own menus. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour...
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The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.
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These fluffy mashed potatoes, with a mild broccoli flavor, make a colorful side dish for any entree.
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Looking for something a little different to dress up pasta? This creamy side dish is a favorite with family and friends at Karen Hoyle's Excelsior, Minnesota home. "My teenage sons love it so much, they'll...
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Whipping cream and a touch of nutmeg and cayenne adds richness and spice to this classic side dish. Make this your easy go-to for entertaining or formal dinners.
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We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley-it reminds us of the tropics in the middle of winter! I sometimes add sliced bananas just before serving....
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This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as a fresh summer appetizer. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York
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The mild garlic flavor in this dish makes for a deliciously different treatment for butternut squash. -Anita Bukowski
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Potatoes lyonnaise is a classic side dish I learned to make in culinary school. I sometimes switch up the herbs to give it a different flavor. It is very simple to make and couldn't be more comforting....
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I FOUND that beans, basil and tomatoes make a very tasty combination of flavors, especially in summer, when all these ingredients can be garden fresh. I like to serve this pretty vegetable dish when entertaining....
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My husband, Tom, made these tender potatoes when we were first married. They've remained a family favorite to this day. -Kate Hilts, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Creamy sweet potatoes are treated to a brown-sugar-and-pecan topping in this pared-down casserole. "I like to double the recipe for my company's Thanksgiving potluck," Tina Browning writes from Lehigh...
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For a deluxe side dish that's easy yet has big impact, I whip up this recipe. It features corn and peppers in a comforting cream cheese sauce.
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Tzimmes is a sweet Jewish dish consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, and it may or may not include meat. Traditionally (as it is here), it's tossed with honey and cinnamon and cooked slowly...
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Years ago, I discovered this handwritten recipe on a note card and decided to give it a try. It's deliciously different from the usual green bean casserole and quickly became a favorite. -Carol Conn, Aurora,...
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This is a delicious change of pace from potato casseroles. Slivered almonds give it a nice crunch.-Lamar Lyons Parker, Peoria, Illinois
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Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created many of those dishes in the slow cooker. This treatment for squash is one of our favorites. -Carol...
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