Even folks not find of spinach find this creamy casserole irresistable. It's a favorite of my family at the holidays.
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"Asparagus is a perfect choice when you have to put together a quick meal but you want to use healthy vegetables," says Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
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In Siloam Springs, Arkansas, David Bias adds bacon to this zippy rice dish for a flavorful change of pace. "Being big fans of Mexican food, my family loves this recipe," he shares.
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This fresh and colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois
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Don't let the basic ingredients fool you-this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy flavor and melt in your mouth. They're simple to prepare and impressive...
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Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.
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I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. -Allison...
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I got this recipe from a friend back when we were in nursing school. Whenever my husband is cooking meat on the grill, you can bet I'll be in the kitchen preparing these mushrooms. -Kenda Burgett, Rattan,...
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Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I'll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then...
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Tender potato gnocchi are so delicious with sauteed mushrooms and onions. This is one of my family's go-to side dishes. -Kris Berezansky, Clymer, Pennsylvania
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This flavorful no-frills side dish is a great way to incorporate the nutritious leafy greens into a meal. My mom always included creamed spinach or carrots on our holiday menu. -Rosemarie Forcum White...
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This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
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This unexpected combination is so tasty. It makes a wonderful fall or winter side dish with any meat. Double or triple the recipe to feed a bigger group.-Carol Ferranti, Esmond, Rhode Island
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Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. -Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York
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I often make this crunchy and colorful potato dish for our family reunions. It's my cousin's recipe, and we always know we'll never have any leftovers. -Mary C. Sholtis, Ashtabula, Ohio
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This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark to the vegetables. -Cheryl Donnely, Arvada, Colorado
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Connie Staal doesn't have to ring the dinner bell twice when these Western-style beans are on the menu. Using lean ground beef makes the entree lighter on calories, but not on taste. "Since I began fixing...
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You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh...
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"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington
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Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry. Best of all, the recipe makes 2 dozen, so you can use just the number you need...
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My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now being made by my own great-granddaughters! It's a delightful side dish that we serve...
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Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays nice and firm, it travels well and is ideal for taking to covered-dish suppers...
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Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden and have been trying...
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I love to make this recipe when tomatoes are at their peak-the tomatoes almost melt in your mouth.-Joylyn Trickel
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I created this recipe after tasting quinoa at a local restaurant. I really enjoy rice pilaf, but I don't usually have time to make it. This quick-cooking side is a tasty alternative. -Sonya Fox of Peyton,...
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The orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It's perfect for a spring or summer brunch. -Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta
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Onion soup mix and frozen peas really "rev up" your rice in this recipe. This side dish is a nice alternative to potatoes and complements turkey or any main course.
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Can't decide whether to cook vegetables or pasta for a side dish? Try combining them in this medley. It received rave reviews at our volunteer fire department meeting. Now, I make it for other covered-dish...
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Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.
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My Italian mother remembers her mother making this potato gnocchi recipe for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which will be passed down to me someday. -Tina Repak Mirilovich,...
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Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking-stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic...
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Fresh cilantro gives exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy skillet potatoes. They're a great complement to Mom's tangy kabobs. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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My grandmother makes this sweet potato souffle recipe every Thanksgiving. It's just so full of love and memories (and pecans!) that it needs to be shared. -Natalie Gray, Moreland, Georgia
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Convenient grocery store items like frozen hash browns and a can of chicken soup make this an easy-to-make dish. Both kids and adults love it because it's super tasty and chock full of cheese. -lightningbug,...
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Everyone loves this grown-up macaroni and cheese. It's also tasty with sharp cheddar and cream cheese instead of Gruyere and mascarpone. Throw in some crispy bacon for a twist. -Jennifer Standing, Taos,...
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Our home economists offer this home-style way to add flavor and interest to steamed cauliflower. Serve this simple side dish with a variety of entrees.
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This rich comforting cabbage dish has plenty of old-fashioned goodness. The recipe is shared by Virginia Dishman of Lansing, Michigan, who admits she finds it a challenge to cook small quantities since...
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"The horseradish marinade sparks the flavor of this simple salad," says field editor Doris Heath of Bryson City, North Carolina. "The beets look particularly pretty on a bed of lettuce."
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My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it's also fun for tortilla and corn chip dipping. -Sondra Pope, Mooresville, North Carolina
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Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. -Mary Ann...
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Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base-it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry...
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At our house, we add sausage and a little steak sauce to this cornbread dressing for a meal that warms our cold winter nights. -Mandy Nall, Montgomery, Alabama
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With turkey and broccoli, this special scalloped potato dish is a meal in itself. Using a jar of Alfredo sauce makes the preparation time minimal. -Lissa Hutson, Phelan, California
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