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Ramen Noodle Cranberry Coleslaw

The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and children love this dish, and I'm often asked to bring it to potlucks and other big dinners. Refrigerate...

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Fiesta Corn

Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky

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Lemon Parsley Potatoes

Seasoned with lemon and butter, these pretty potatoes are a perfect complement to Mom's pork loin. She often made the potatoes on Saturday, then heated them in the oven on Sunday while the pork was roasting....

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Bacon Squash Saute

This delicious medley is my favorite way to serve zucchini and squash. The bacon and onion add just the right amount of flavor and crunch. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri

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Eggplant Fries

My kids love this snack-and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these veggie sticks are broiled, not fried, so there's no guilt when you crunch into...

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Lemon Glazed Carrots and Rutabaga

If you like carrots and rutabagas, this colorful side dish is a real winner.

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Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous for an appealing dinner accompaniment.

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Creamy Baked Spinach

Cream cheese turns ordinary spinach into a side dish that's pretty enough to serve company. "This casserole is a snap to stir up because it relies on convenient frozen chopped spinach," remarks Beverly...

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Maduros

This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and salty treat that can be served as a side dish or...

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Potato and Mushroom Gratin

"Rich, decadent and indulgent, this creamy recipe is laced with wine and makes a perfect take-along side dish for potlucks or open houses. It looks impressive and is always a huge hit!" Laurie LaClair...

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Baked Cannellini Beans

My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted to go to the grocery store, so we made do with what we could find in the kitchen-it...

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Taffy Apple Salad

Kids especially will eat up this salad, which really does taste like a taffy apple! My whole family enjoys it, and I hope you do, too.

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Creamy Sausage Risotto

I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I've altered the recipe a bit to save on time, but it still delivers just as much home-cooked love.-Amanda...

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Pasta with Garlic Oil

My family is Italian, and this is one of our old faves with plenty of garlic, mushrooms and herbs. To help the sauce adhere, don't rinse the pasta in water after you drain it. -Pamela Vittori, Chicago...

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Spectacular Overnight Slaw

To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's great for a potluck because it's made the night before and the flavor keeps getting better. Whenever I serve...

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Chickpea and Couscous Delight

This simple recipe is so enjoyable, I tend to make it frequently when I find I don't have time to make anything else!

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Grilled Sweet Corn

Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. -Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa,...

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Honey Orange Glazed Carrots

These beautifully glazed carrots are colorful and dressed up enough for Christmas dinner. They have become such a favorite side dish that I often double the easy one-skillet recipe!

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Savory String Beans

I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into the pot. The fresh taste is unbeatable. I've also made it with beans purchased at the store. Either way, you'll...

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Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs like magic. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California

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My Mother's Mac and Cheese

I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into...

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Pecan Rice Pilaf

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Coleslaw for 50

With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs well with any entree, and it's cheaper than store-bought, too.-Marjorie Arp,...

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Fresh Fruit Salad

We grow our own strawberries, so our table usually features an abundance of this fruit. We gather other favorite fruits at the store and blend them with our berries for a refreshing, colorful breakfast...

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Creamed Mushrooms

If you're looking for a way to break from the usual Christmas sides, look no further. Fresh mushrooms are sauteed to tender perfection, then accompanied by a rich, creamy sauce. It's one dish that's full...

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Quick Creamed Spinach

The inspiration for this creamy side dish came from a local restaurant. I lightened up the original recipe by using fat-free half-and-half and fat-free cream cheese. I goes great with most any entree....

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Seven Fruit Salad

This refreshing fruit medley, lightly coated with cherry pie filling, makes a great potluck or picnic dish. "You can substitute other fruits, such as red grapes or bananas, and use strawberry pie filling...

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Chicken Flavored Rice Mix

This recipe is a perfect make ahead mix which can be stored for later. Giving them for gifts is also very easy; just put in a pretty container with addition instructions.-Pueblo County Extension Office,...

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Cuban Black Beans

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Root Beer Apple Baked Beans

All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

By the end of summer, I'm done with the usual potato salad. This warm, spicy side kicks off cozy season. -Karen Vande Slunt, Watertown, Wisconsin

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Potato and Squash Casserole

-Tommy Haigler, Lexington, North Carolina

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Slow Cooked Summer Squash

We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up a bit. This was a huge hit with the family. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Risotto with Asparagus

This is a rich-tasting, elegant dish! It gets great flavor from the onion and wine combination. -Stephanie Marchese

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Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash

This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. -Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Authentic Spanish Rice

For a great side for any main dish, try this great authentic spanish rice. The bacon drippings add another layer of flavor and make the rice delectable.-Maria Goclan, Katy, Texas

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Herbed Baked Spinach

Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with met entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I use broccoli as a spinach substitute. It's equally delicious.

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Squash & Carrot Saute

This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. -Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan

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Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

I know what you're thinking-but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My family always turned their noses up at Brussels sprouts until they tried these, and...

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Baked Parmesan Broccoli

I began making this creamy side dish years ago as a way to get my kids to eat broccoli. They've since grown up, but still request this satisfying dish. It's truly a family favorite. -Barbara Uhl, Wesley...

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Boiled potatoes were transformed into the perfect pot of mashed potatoes with just a little seasoning and lots of sour cream. -Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan

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Lime Honey Fruit Salad

Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. -Victoria Shevlin, Cape Coral, Florida

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Fried Onions and Apples

Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy side dish is good with pork and beef. The inspiration for this unusual combination was a prolific apple...

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Green Beans with Tomato Sauce

As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test...

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Rice 'n' Black Bean Bake

"When I come home from work, I start cooking rice for this meatless casserole right away," mentions Kathy Prado of Fort Worth, Texas. "The rest is a breeze, because it's just opening cans and mixing. That's...

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Roasted Parmesan Carrots

Mom always said "eat your carrots, help your eyes." Rich in beta carotene, carrots not only support health but also taste amazing when roasted and tossed with Parmesan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Sesame Rice

THIS SIDE DISH is compatible with any meat entree you serve. One of my friends gave me this recipe many years ago. I made a few changes, and it has been a family favorite for a long time. This secret of...

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Glazed Beets

My grandmother used this recipe to get us little vegetable haters to eat our beets! Her special dish made beets taste nearly as good as candy. With the tart-sweet scent of Glazed Beets in the air, it never...

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Braised Brussels Sprouts

Caraway, onion, bacon and chicken broth dress up these wonderful brussels sprouts.-Yvonne Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Butternut Squash Bake

If I ask our two girls (ages 7 and 14) what to fix for a special meal, this dish is always requested. I discovered this slightly sweet and crunchy-topped casserole at a church dinner about 10 years ago,...

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