A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make it regularly. She was from the South, and whenever I cook it, I remember her fondly. -Nancy Heishman,...
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A seasoned butter sauce pleasantly coats tender noodles, making this perfect alongside Swedish Meatballs or any other meaty entree.
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This is the classic Swiss mountain dish called Rosti. The big potato pancake is cut into wedges and usually served with bratwurst, but I have also prepared this cheese potato dish as a meatless main course....
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Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers." The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal...
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The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This recipe earns big points for flavor and ease of preparation. It's the only corn scallop recipe I use anymore.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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My colorful "boats" with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that's cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do-but don't...
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This is a great variation on mashed potatoes. It's a traditional Venezuelan side dish that is sure to delight your guests! Serve it with fresh fish for a nice Caribbean meal.
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Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of main dishes. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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Tender noodles are stirred with a comforting blend of margarine, sour cream, egg substitute, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, chunky applesauce, and raisins. Bake over a light sprinkling of graham...
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This creamy dish resembles traditional rice risotto, only it's quicker and easier to make. Fresh herbs enhance the tender orzo pasta and sweet butternut squash. Try it as a warming side dish for pork.-Country...
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No more plain white mashed potatoes for us! I swirl fresh pumpkin into potatoes for a little extra holiday color. - Michelle Medley, Dallas, Texas
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"This creamy mixture of sliced potatoes and spinach makes a pretty side dish," writes Edna Shaffer of Beulah, Michigan. "It may sound like it's labor-intensive, but it's not," she assures.
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I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.
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I jazzed up a corn recipe with some spicy seasoning to create this offering for a Mexican potluck. Everyone liked it so much that now it's all I'm ever asked to bring. The bright mix of colors makes it...
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I received this recipe from a friend who's a wonderful cook. This goes great with any main course, but it's especially good with ham. -Bertha Jensen, Mooresville, Indiana
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Even people who don't like zucchini can't seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it to our family gatherings and potlucks because it goes well with any entree. -Cathy Johnston,...
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Being from the South, I've always enjoyed sweet potatoes as standard fare. I'm always looking for new ways to prepare sweet potatoes, and this recipe is my favorite. The topping provides a crunchy delightful...
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Red grapes add pops of sweetness to this bubbly, cheesy veggie side. I make mine with Swiss, but if you're feeling fancy, try Gruyere. And if you have one on hand, toss in a sliced apple. -Lorie Durrant,...
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When it comes to mashed potatoes recipes, this is one of my favorites because they can be made ahead, refrigerated and then popped into the oven just prior to dinnertime. When my grandchildren come for...
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Crispy bacon gives this fried rice recipe a delicious difference. The sauteed leeks and onion season the rice nicely and give it an appealing look. It goes great with my mom's baked salmon. -Susan Emery...
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Oven-baked root vegetables put a colorful and flavorful twist on traditional French fries and add interest to a meal as a side dish. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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My family can't get enough of this comforting fall favorite, especially at Thanksgiving. I love the addition of the celeriac. Its mild celery flavor pairs well with the garlic and potato. -Lynelle Martinson,...
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Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. -Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
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This fragrant side packs flavor in but keeps extra fat, calories and sodium out. Red pepper lends sweetness and color to the eye-catching dish. Angela Hanks - St. Albans, West Virginia
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Hearty helpings of these cheesy spuds will please hungry folks in a hurry. The rich, creamy sauce makes this recipe of my mother's the one folks request most. The potatoes are just as delicious the next...
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Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple shell," says Cecelia Bodden of Burnaby, British Columbia. "And it tastes as good...
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Serve this simple pasta side with any light chicken or fish dish, or, for an easy entree, toss it with asparagus and chopped cooked chicken or shrimp. -Melissa Just, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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You can assemble these bundles from our Test Kitchen before guests arrive, then cook them in mere minutes. To keep them warm while serving, place the serving platter on a heating tray.
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At her home in Dewey, Arizona, Jane Walker can fix this stovetop side dish in a snap. She needs just a handful of herbs and spices to season the lemony glaze that coats the red potatoes.
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We love broccoli and, combined with cheese, it tastes extra yummy.
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I serve this side dish for many occasions and holidays-it's a must for Thanksgiving-because it goes well with many entrees. The creamy casserole includes green beans, corn, pimientos and cheddar cheese...
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Even those who don't generally care for cooked cabbage seem to like it this way.-Mildred Fowler, Thomaston, Georgia
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With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees.
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This refreshing fruit salad will taste equally delicious at breakfast, lunch or dinner! -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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To come up with this recipe, I just put together three of my family's favorite ingredients - potatoes, mushrooms and bacon. I prepare it as a quick-and-easy party dish. It's also a natural contribution...
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If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you'll love this Mediterranean side. The yellow summer squash, roasted red peppers and spinach yield specks of eye-popping...
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I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian Macaroni Salad at home because my husband was getting tired of ordering enough for our whole family from a local restaurant. Sometimes I use green onions and serve...
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For a pretty and tasty side dish, try this combination of sweet potatoes and apples sprinkled with gingersnap crumbs. It's one of my favorites to serve with turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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This hearty skillet entree is easy to fix and chock-full of garden flavor and nutrition. Plus, it's sure to warm your family right down to their toes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce. -Shirley Foltz, Dexter, Kansas
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I belong to a cooking club, so I try a lot of new recipes. This one has become one of my favorites. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does! -Netty Dyck, St. Catharines, Ontario
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Creamy and comforting, these savory spuds will complement many entrees. "Stir in extra broth to get the texture you desire," suggests Leslie Cain of Starkville, Mississippi.
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When I bake this for my family, any leftovers are always gone by morning. In the night, people sneak downstairs for a little snack! Stir in broccoli, asparagus or peas if you've got 'em. -Colleen Trenholm,...
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This dish was inspired by one served at a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless. It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with cornbread....
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Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab a second scoop. -Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York
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Meet the Cook: Back when I was teaching elementary school (I'm now a busy stay-at-home mom to our two youngsters, 7 and 2), my class would put together a Mother's Day cookbook. Many of the dishes are still...
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