Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special meal!-Barbara Waltz, Cinnaminson, New Jersey
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I am crazy for potatoes, especially when they're roasted and toasted. Toss them with fresh herbs and green onions for a bold finish. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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It takes a creative cook like Mom to find a way to make celery star in a satisfying side dish. She combines celery slices with a creamy sauce, cheddar cheese and crunchy almonds. It's deliciously different!...
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This is a perfect way to use up your garden's green beans. The Cajun flavor makes it different from your regular green bean recipe. -Shannon Lewis, Andover, Minnesota
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This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor. It's a comforting and tasty side dish that's really simple to assemble.
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After lots of trial and error, I have managed to recreate one of my favorite appetizer dishes served at a Korean restaurant. While this is not the traditional Jap Chae that includes meats and vegetables,...
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This sweet, tangy side dish reminds me of the many zesty dishes I enjoyed while growing up in the South. Everyone loves the different blend of beans.-Bob & Georgia Crabb, Scio, Oregon
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Tangy Swiss chard is prepared with garlic, pinto beans, tomatoes and lime juice and then heated in the oven with delicious goat cheese. It makes a great side dish for pasta.
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This side is so good, even kids eat it up and get nutritious vegetables in the process.-Jennifer Marriott, Batavia, New York
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"I never ate carrots before this, but this is a hit with my family and me. It's great for entertaining, too." Harriett Lee - Glasgow, MT
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This colorful rice dish really bursts with the taste of bacon. Plus, the hot pepper sauce really adds spice!
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Asiago and fresh parsley help turn this mashed potato alternative into a flavorful side dish that won't leave you feeling guilty or completely stuffed. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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This was my mother's favorite way to fix green beans. She always grew savory in her garden, giving this dish lots of fresh flavor. Not only is it low in fat, but it goes well with just about any main course.-Carol...
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"I came up with this recipe when I had some leftover taco seasoning mix. I used it to spice up oven fries...and they were an immediate hit!" writes Linda Tepper of Clifton Park, New York.
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Ivy Fitzjohn of Winnipeg, Manitoba shared this fun way to serve rutabaga, which is sweetened with apple, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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This recipe makes even canned potatoes taste terrific. The cheesy seasoning creates a puffy golden coating, making these an attractive addition to the table.-Carla Cagle, Marceline, Missouri
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My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day using just what I had on hand.-Wanda Jacobs, Willard, Missouri
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Enhance your menu anytime using this flavorful recipe. Toasted almonds add crunch to the medley of green beans and mushrooms.
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My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains...
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These colorful vegetables boasting a subtle herb flavor roast to perfection and are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. They complement almost any entrée and are easy to prepare. -Donna Lamano, Olathe,...
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Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
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As a new bride, I knew how to make scrambled eggs and bran muffins. Unfortunately, you can only live on love for so long. My dear husband held his tongue and ate the many flops that come with being a beginning...
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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida
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I'M a widower and cook mainly for myself. This recipe is simple and I've used it many times. Since it makes enough for two, I'll wrap half of the baked potato wedges in foil and freeze them for another...
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After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched out and read up on what it was all about. This is one of the recipes I make that is really enjoyed...
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This was my grandpa's favorite recipe to make on St. Patrick's Day morning - I can smell the aroma of cooking pancakes just talking about them! We often used the leftovers to make meat or cheese roll-ups....
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Roasting the cauliflower really brings out its flavor in this side dish. Even folks who aren't cauliflower lovers like it this way. -Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico
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To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my slow cooker on the big day. It has stood the test...
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This casserole is quick and simple. It tastes great with tortilla chips.-Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas
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I enjoy preparing this recipe because it gives me a chance to use the tender, fresh beets from our garden. It's so good, and very colorful!
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Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she...
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As a busy working mother, I was looking for a good broccoli recipe that didn't take very long to make. This one, adapted from an old cookbook, can be whipped up in a hurry. I think you'll find it complements...
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Pair this simple side with any grilled entree for a fabulous hot-and-cold combination you're sure to love. -Marlene Kroll, Chicago, Illinois
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These grill-friendly veggies make it a cinch to offer a healthful variety of produce in one dish. Their robust flavors play off each other beautifully.-Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries and squash. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
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Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the sane without this fruity casserole. I think you'll agree it's an attractive addition to any autumn meal.
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In her Howell, Michigan kitchen, Ann Berger dresses up quick-cooking couscous with mushrooms, green onions and carrot. Seasoned with white wine, thyme and garlic, it's a comforting menu addition that complements...
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Folks are sure to flip over these tastefully different pancakes! "They're a twist on the traditional potato pancake," relates Mari Krajec of Lindenhurst, Illinois. "Sour cream, onion and red pepper give...
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The phrases "holiday dinner" and "low-fat" are seldom used together, unless Rebecca Baird's corn bread stuffing is on the menu. Made with turkey sausage, herbs, fruit and veggies, this recipe lets you...
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This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this casserole a guaranteed hit at potlucks. -Craig Simpson, Savannah, Georgia
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This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve larger crowds. Garlic salt can be substituted for the seasoned salt if you like.-Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri
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In Hobe Sound, Florida, Evelyn DeLuca quickly prepares this colorful vegetable medley on the stovetop. Coated with a pineapple sauce, the pretty dinner accompaniment offers tasty change of pace.
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This cheesy cauliflower side dish had long been a family favorite. It always makes a pretty presentation on our holiday table.-Karen Jean Johann, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
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DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.
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My family has enjoyed this delicious rice dish for many years. With chopped red and green peppers, it's both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal....
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With four different vegetables, this creamy and comforting casserole has something for everyone. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd.-Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois
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I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck. Works perfectly every time. -Joan Hallford, North Richland...
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