Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts salad, you will love this dish. The dressing is truly tasty, and it pairs so nicely with the apples, grapes and walnuts. You can also add whatever cheese, nuts or fruit...
We love squash, but I got bored with fixing plain old squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up a bit by adding seasoned croutons and bacon. This was a huge hit with the family. -Joan Hallford, North...
Baking enhances the natural sweetness of my family's favorite Vidalia onions. Perfect alongside beef entrees, this side dish has a similar taste to French onion soup.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma
There's no need to eat plain old boiled carrots when this recipe is so easy to fix. The slightly sweet orange glaze makes the carrots taste much better.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba
Here's a fun way to jazz up wild rice. Soy sauce and chicken bouillon add plenty of flavor, while celery, mushrooms and water chestnuts help dress it up. "My husband and two adult children love this delicious...
I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe...
Corn has been a staple for generations in my family. This comforting dish from my grandma was a part of our meals for years and shared at gatherings. I hope to one day pass this recipe onto my granddaughter.-P...
I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten up one of our favorite dishes. By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side. Now we...
My mom liked to use Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe instead of the usual white variety. These garlic-seasoned spuds are sensational served alongside spareribs.-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy-just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup the next day. -Teresa Emrick, Tipp City, Ohio
This is a refreshing angel hair pasta salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get my family to eat their vegetables. -Janette Garner, Carmel, Indiana
Imagine homemade noodles that are green! Bernice Smith from Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota reports, "This easy recipe gives 'from scratch' satisfaction even if you've never made noodles."
Baby carrots go over big when seasoned with the subtle taste of rosemary. I like to sprinkle raisins on top for a combination of sweet and savory. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
With so many barbecues in the summer, I created this simple, tasty dish to complement any entree. I like to prepare it earlier in the day and let it marinate, then I just throw it on the grill.-Cathy Godberson,...
Her friends still remember these crisp, delicious potatoes brushed with basil, garlic and onion salt that Ruth Andrewson of Peck, Idaho used to make. Now they can pass on her recipe to their friends.
This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
People who prefer food with some tang find this corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish besides-and very economical. If you're like me and enjoy growing your own ingredients, you won't have...
To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Roasted pineapple is a delicious addition to so many dishes. Add the roasted pineapple to your tacos al pastor, chicken dishes, pork dishes, even Asian dishes. Roasted pineapple added to smoothies adds...
"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. "A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too."
My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina
My family was tired of my traditional scalloped potatoes. So when I came across this recipe featuring a pesto and sun-dried tomato sauce, I knew I had to try it. I'm so glad I did, and so is my family!...
I rely on fresh rosemary to season this dish. The herb comes through very well in the unique side dish, and garlic gives the tender potatoes a savory twist.-Michelle Bishop, Peru, Indiana
For many years, I made this dish with asparagus. At Thanksgiving, green beans were all I had, so I used them instead. Everyone enjoyed it. Plus, it doesn't take much time to put together. -Phy Bresse of...
This broiled asparagus is so easy to make. My sister introduced me to balsamic asparagus and now I often serve it alongside shrimp, chicken and steak. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
This recipe represents my philosophy of cooking to its best - cooking with love. A good test to see if you have enough cream in the recipe is to gently press on the top of the layers (once finished). If...
When company's coming or when I need a quick-and-easy dish to pass, this is my hands-down favorite. A neighbor introduced me to the delicious combination of fluffy rice and sage-seasoned sausage. One forkful...
With a coating to tongue-tingling sauce an topping of crunchy sesame seeds, broccoli makes a fancy but fuss-free side dish. This vegetable is so nutritious that it's great to have a special way to serve...
As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it's also economical. I serve it at our family reunion each Fourth of July,...
Jennifer Yoder writes from Amberg, Wisconsin, "I love fresh vegetables, especially zucchini, and my mother-in-law's recipe for Zucchini Mozzarella Medley is one of my favorite ways to fix it."
After 25 years in a place where Cajun cooking is common, we've come to rely on this staple menu item. If you've never tried red beans and rice before, I promise you'll like this recipe.-Jackie Turnage,...
When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries...delicious.-Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin
Frozen vegetables make for a fast and fabulous side dish in Charlene's Cinnamon Carrots. "When Anna was a little girl, the only vegetable she would eat was carrots covered in a packaged glaze," she recalls....
The next time you're craving fries, opt for these speedy, health-conscious wedges that bake in the oven. They're just as tasty as deep-fried versions and made with less mess. -Pat Fredericks, Oak Creek,...
Big on corn taste, this traditional, slightly sweet side dish comes from Martha Fehl of Brookville, Indiana. "When I'm hungry for a good corn recipe, I bake this golden pudding," she remarks.
I prepare this sweet potato dish mostly around the holidays, but it's good anytime. For added convenience, you can prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven the next day. It's a joy to serve...
Dried basil adds its rich herb flavor to this creamy and delicious skillet side dish that's table-ready in just minutes! Thanks to Anna Chaney of Antigo, Wisconsin for sharing her recipe.
Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your next cookout. They have a wonderful taste and give a fun twist to the usual corn...
This fluffy and flavorful couscous takes only moments to prepare. "I use couscous a lot because it cooks quickly and is so versatile-you can add almost any vegetable to it." Claudia Ruiss - Massapequa,...