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Glazed Snow Peas and Carrots

"Crunchy glazed snow peas and carrots go together so well," writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. "They make a colorful and delicious side dish for a wide variety of entrees."

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Homemade Cream Style Corn

My son-in-law isn't a creamed corn enthusiast. But ever since he tried mine, he asks me to make it. It's so much better than canned corn, and nearly as easy.-Verl Diro, Rapid City, South Dakota

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Summertime Tomato Salad

My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor with fresh corn, red onion and mint. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

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Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone

Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. -Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York

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Avocado Fruit Salad

This dish is simply delish. I'm glad a friend gave me the recipe. My family loves it, and so do I. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

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Spinach Rice Bake

This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

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Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Pineapple, sugar and marshmallows lend a super sweetness to sweet potatoes. I've been making the casserole for years, both for special occasions and casual dinners. -Ruth Leach, Shreveport, Louisiana

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Slow Cooked Ratatouille

I get my son to eat eggplant by cooking low and slow on this classic French veggie dish. A side of rice and garlic cheese bread also help. -Diane Goedde, Red Lodge, Montana

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Cranberry Stuffing Balls

Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a different stuffing this year, you'll find these balls are both tasty and easy to prepare. Cooking has been a favorite pastime of mine since my husband and I retired...

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New Potatoes in Lemon Dill Sauce

The recipe was passed down from some of my Ukrainian relatives. I love using the fresh dill from my garden to make the sauce.-Dannealle Misson, Pembina, North Dakota

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Grilled Corn and Peppers

"Every Fourth of July, we invite friends to our houseboat for a cookout," writes Cindy Williams of Fort Myers, Florida. "We always have corn on the cob prepared this way, and everyone loves it. The onions...

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Tomato Bread Stuffing

At the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, this old-fashioned side dish is favorite with customers.-Cherry and Tom Settle, Shelbyville, Kentucky

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Cilantro Ginger Carrots

Peppery-sweet ginger and cooling cilantro have starring roles in this colorful side of crisp-tender carrots. They go from pan to plate in a twinkling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Creamy Penne Pasta with Walnuts

My husband says I'm spoiling him when I prepare this recipe. Crunchy walnuts are a wonderful complement to the creamy sauce. You can serve this as an entree or side.-Cheryl Strahm, St. Louis, Missouri

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Baked Beans Mole

My son and husband love this hearty side dish that is quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too...

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Green Beans with Almond Butter

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Herbed New Potatoes

I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor. We eagerly await the start of farmers market season to get garden-fresh new potatoes. -Vi Neiding,...

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Sausage Pecan Turkey Stuffing

Ever since I first tried this, I've never made another stuffing. The sausage and pecans really give it a different flavor. Our home is on 20 acres where we have hay and horses-my husband, our two children,...

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Shiitake & Butternut Risotto

I like to think of this recipe as a labor of love. The risotto takes a bit of extra attention, but once you reach that requisite creaminess, your taste buds will let you know it was worth the effort. -Stephanie...

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Slow Cooker Corn Pudding

Sweet and creamy, my corn pudding couldn't be simpler to prepare. It's so satisfying with so little effort-this dish never disappoints! -Kay Chon, Sherwood, Arkansas

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Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Gratin

I combined two of my favorite vegetables in this creamy gratin to create a family-friendly dish that fits right into your busy schedule. Topped with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and savory Italian cheeses,...

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Swiss Corn Casserole

My mom shared this recipe with me back in the '80s, and now it's a Turkey Day mainstay. We freeze locally grown corn during peak season, and I love to use it in this special side. -Wendy Young, Cordova,...

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French Peas

I'm always on the lookout for side dishes that go with nearly any main meal. This medley of peas, onions and mushrooms fills the bill.-John Davis, Mobile, Alabama

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Triple Bean Bake with Bacon

Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of horseradish. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Slow Cooker Praline Sweet Potatoes

I had a house full of relatives and was short on cooking space. I used the basic idea of the traditional sweet potato casserole and adapted it for the slow cooker. It's been a huge hit ever since! -Joanna...

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Dressing for a Crowd

Dressing for a Crowd is a tried-and-true church-super recipe shared by Sue Norem of Ellsworth, Iowa.

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Peas in Cheese Sauce

Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.

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Rice Stuffed Red Pepper

Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. "It's a favorite of mine and my husband's," Mary says. "You can use any color bell pepper...

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Stuffing

My grandmother created this recipe after my grandfather left the well-drilling business and invested all their money in a mushroom farm. The farm was a success and saw the family through the Great Depression....

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Strawberry Glazed Fruit Salad

I first tasted this delightful salad at a friend's house when she served it with dinner. It tastes so good made with fresh strawberries. After sampling it, no one would ever believe how incredibly easy...

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Honey Glazed Carrots with Cranberries

Stovetop sides are a smart way to free up oven space when making a holiday dinner. For a little more color, sprinkle the carrots with parsley before serving. -Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Chipotle Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Pecans

Your holiday sweet potatoes won't be ho-hum when you serve them this way. The slices of sweet potatoes take on an amazing smokey flavor from the chipotle peppers and the topping of spicy pecans add even...

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Creamy Corn Casserole

If you're looking for a different way to serve vegetables, give this recipe a try. This dish is one of my family's favorites. It just might become a favorite at your house, too.

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Rice Stuffed Butternut Squash

The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor. It's delicious and beautiful, and tastes best when butternut squash is in season....

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Chive Red Potatoes

These simply dressed potatoes from our Test Kitchen pair well with any meaty entree. The color is so pretty on an Easter dinner table.

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Baked Mixed Vegetables

Thyme and tarragon provide the pleasant seasoning in this colorful side dish of potatoes, carrots, red peppers and zucchini. The recipe is a snap to assemble and makes two big pans, so it's great for a...

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Zucchini Dressing

Tender green zucchini slices and orange flecks of carrot give this casserole a pretty look. The stuffing stays nice and moist, while the topping gets crunchy.-Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

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Norwegian Parsley Potatoes

I love to use parsley in many dishes, and it suits the fresh taste of small red potatoes well. Even though they're easy to prepare, they look fancy and go great with baked ham. -Eunice Stoen, Decorah,...

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

By rubbing the potatoes with a butter-garlic mixture before cooking them, you end up with a very flavorful potato skin. It's just a little incentive to eat what I think is the best part of this air-fryer...

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

"These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy," Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. "My family and I enjoy them regularly, and I always look forward to leftovers."

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Garlic Spinach Balls

When Amy Hornbuckle first tried these savory bites, she knew she found a new favorite. "They'd be a great way to get my young daughter to eat her vegetables if they were a bit lower in cholesterol," shares...

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Harissa Sweet Potato Fritters

I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you...

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Air Fryer Cumin Carrots

Air-fryer carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies. -Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida

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Lemonade Pudding Fruit Salad

I first made this for a family reunion, and now it's always requested for our family gatherings. The sweet and tangy lemonade-pudding coating goes well with any fruit, so feel free to substitute your favorites....

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Mushroom & Zucchini Pesto Saute

With your homemade pesto and a handful of other ingredients, you can make a quick but delicious side dish. It goes together easily on the stove. -Benjamin Smith, Beaumont, Texas

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Easy Carrot Casserole

"SOME of us grandchildren didn't like cooked carrots, but we all dug into this Carrot Casserole. Maybe that was because is tastes more like a stuffing than a vegetable dish. Whatever the reason, we kids...

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Maple Horseradish Beets

Even folks who say they don't like roasted beets will think this simple treatment is a winner. An easy glaze gives them great taste...and a little zip! -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

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Cranberry Green Beans

Green beans are one of my family's favorite vegetables, so I'm always looking for new ways to serve them. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Three Cheese Potato Bake

Three-Cheese Potato Bake is a comforting potato dish that's ready in a snap. The recipe comes from Lois Buffalow of Grandview, Missouri.

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Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Apple Bake

This easy-to-make side bakes up bubbly and golden brown. It comes together in a flash with canned sweet potatoes and apple pie filling, making it the perfect comfort food to serve during the busy holiday...

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