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Baked Beans with Ham

"My husband and I both love ham and beans, and this combination makes a delightful side dish that I prepare often," relates Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg, Wisconsin."

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Spicy Grilled Broccoli

My kids eat this spiced broccoli without cheese; it's that good. It transports easily to the beach, the park or tailgate parties and also works on an indoor grill. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley,...

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Sausage Mushroom Dressing

To go with your turkey entree, how about serving Sausage Mushroom Dressing? The recipe comes from Mary Coleman of Norwood, Massachusetts. "My children and guests almost pass over the turkey in favor of...

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Samoan Green Banana

This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!

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Quick Red Beans and Rice

Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main dish. -Megan Taylor

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Cranberry Nut Wild Rice

It's amazing that just a few ingredients can result in such a great-tasting dish. This recipe is a real bonus on busy holidays.#151;Janneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

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Veggie Stuffed Tomatoes

This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it's also filling enough for a whole meal. - Scott Szekretar, Islip, New...

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Microwave Potato Salad

Microwaving potatoes for this tasty side is a handy timesaver-especially in warm weather. I found the original recipe in an old cookbook and added roasted peppers and olives for color and zip. Chop your...

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Chili Seasoned Potato Wedges

When I tried out these roasted potato wedges on my family, it was love at first taste. Since I generally have the onion soup mix and seasonings on hand, the recipe couldn't be easier. Spice amounts can...

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Spicy Ribbon Potato Chips

You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper, the zippy paper-thin chips are surefire crowd-pleasers. -Sue...

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Creamy Broccoli with Cashews

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Pineapple Sweet Potato Boats

Crushed pineapple adds a tasty twist to these twice-baked sweet potatoes. Mini-marshmallows can be used in place of the pineapple if you prefer.

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Glazed Dijon Carrots

I not only serve these sweet glazed carrots during the holidays, but many times throughout the year as well. Not only is it delightfully different, it tastes so good all the kids gladly gobble it up!

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Gingered Lime Carrots

The produce manager at my grocery store suggested this memorable mixture of lightly sweet carrots, zippy ginger and tart lime. It;s easy to fall in love with this recipe, which now has permanent place...

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Cajun Potato Wedges

These terrific-tasting three-ingredient potatoes go with all kinds of summer entrees and just couldn't be much easier! Merle Dyck - Elkford, BC

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Asian Quinoa

I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more. For a different twist, I'll occasionally add a scrambled egg or use soy sauce instead of the rice...

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Curry Roasted Potatoes

These savory potatoes are perfect for cooks who want to experiment with a few new spices and flavors. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Potato Asparagus Bake

Many of my springtime menus include this dish, which can be made ahead, refrigerated and baked when ready.

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Honeyed Carrots with Citrus Basil Gremolata

I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata....

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Butternut Coconut Curry

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Basil Green Beans

Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking,...

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Southwest Rice

This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

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Sweet Potato & Chipotle Casserole

Sweet potato marshmallow casserole is old-school. My sweet potatoes with a streusel topping is a blockbuster. Everyone who tries it gives it two thumbs up. -Diana Malach, Vancouver, Washington

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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

My relatives claim to hate Brussels sprouts, which I took as a challenge to come up with a recipe they'd love. When I served this at my Christmas buffet, there wasn't a sprout left in the bowl! -Carol...

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Cashew Peach Sweet Potatoes

After trying this tasty side dish, I think you'll agree that it is holiday-special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really enhance the sweet potatoes.

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Rosemary Root Vegetables

This heartwarming side dish is sure to get rave reviews! Although the ingredient list may look long, you'll soon see that this colorful fall medley is a snap to prepare. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Sausage Pilaf

I received this recipe from my mother years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. Pork sausage really bulks up ordinary rice pilaf for fantastic flavor.

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Grilled Herb Potatoes

Every year my father and I plant a garden together. After an especially great growing season, we had plenty of produce to eat! We like to use fresh herbs from our garden but dry is just as tasty in this...

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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This Italian-inspired Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe features pine nuts, balsamic glaze and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve this quick and easy side for special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving....

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Cajun Sweet Potatoes

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Creamy Vegetable Pasta Bake

I found this recipe for this vegetable casserole, which is my husband Rory's favorite, in an old magazine I bought at a yard sale right after we got married. It has stood the test of time! It's a wonderful...

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Au Gratin Taters N Chops

"This easy entree will please adults and children alike," promises Laura Starkey of Manhattan, Kansas. "I made it often as a college student, decreasing the number chops to two so I would have great-tasting...

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Smoky Hash Brown Casserole

Making this delicious, savory casserole in the slow cooker saves oven space, but you can bake it in the ovenĀ­ if you prefer. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Indian Ginger Potatoes

This easy ginger potato dish is so flavorful. Make it even faster by cooking the potatoes ahead of time or using leftover potatoes. -Erin Kelkar, Norcross, Georgia

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Amber's Sourdough Stuffing

All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law, Amber. I usually make a big batch at Thanksgiving so I will have leftovers for my husband. But this...

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Basil Tomato Rice

"Whenever my family wants something different to go with our grilled beef-or other entrees, I throw together this easy side. It's so fresh-tasting, and I always have the ingredients on hand." Sarah Rupe...

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Root Vegetable au Gratin

I make root vegetables even more enticing by combining them with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This casserole is a favorite at our holiday buffets.-Lizela Sabiranju, Lynnwood, Washington

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Vinaigrette Vegetables

-Mary Buhl, Duluth, Georgia

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Dill Potatoes Romanoff

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Savory N Saucy Baked Beans

A.G. Strickland of Marietta, Georgia dresses up canned baked beans in a jiffy...with green pepper, celery and canned tomatoes. With just a hint of sweetness and a touch of garlic, these beans are naturals...

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Swiss Chard with Beets

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Scalloped Oysters

This recipe is a tradition in my husband's family for holiday meals. It is so easy to prepare, and everyone always loves it!-Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

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Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Danielle Williams of Westville, Oklahoma submitted the recipe for this smoky, buttery sweet potato mash. The chipotle pairs nicely with the spuds, and the creamy texture is delightful.

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Six Bean Casserole

I like starting out with recipe ideas and adding ingredients to make them mine. This bean dish, passed to our family by a friend, got a double-dash of barbecue sauce flavor from me. I have all sons-no...

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Shake Then Bake Potato Wedges

Pass on the high-calorie french fries and opt for the tasty potato wedges our Test Kitchen home economists cooked up instead! Baked until crispy, the potatoes are zesty and satisfying.

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Block Party Beans

-LaDonna Daley, Elyria, Ohio

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Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts

This side dish has a nice sweet-and-sour balance, and bacon adds a tasty accent. Sprout lovers will definitely approve of this flavorful treatment. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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Creamed Spinach Casserole

THIS RECIPE comes from an old cookbook I received as a wedding gift in 1945. As they grew up, my children loved all vegetables, but they often requested spinach served this way. Through the years, it has...

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Garlic Carrots

While the chops bake, Chris speeds nicely seasoned Garlic Carrots to her skillet. She uses bite-sized carrots that don't need to be cut or peeled and keeps a jar of prepared minced garlic on hand to save...

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Orzo with Feta and Arugula

In my family, we love salads because they're an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is one of our favorites-it tastes delicious served either warm or cool. -Laura Adamsky,...

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