I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although I'm an attorney in a large city, my parents are ranchers. And, since they once grew rice, that's a staple...
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We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August, I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn, and I use that in this recipe, but store-bought...
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My friend suggested this recipe when I needed a new dish to bring to a barbecue. It was an incredible success, and I've been making it ever since. -Jodi Caple, Cortez, Colorado
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Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach. -Julie Dixon, Hazelwood, Missouri
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This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.-Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska
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Drizzled with a tangy dressing, this appealing salad makes a colorful and tasty alternative to the usual tossed salad. Plus, you can assemble it in minutes. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
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For a simply delicious side dish, I often prepare these potatoes. I like the fact that there are few ingredients and they take such little time to prepare.-Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
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To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. -Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas
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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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If you're tired of potatoes, try this quick-and-easy pilaf for a change of taste. "I put it together while trying to use up left-over rice," writes Marilyn Bazant of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've experimented...
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"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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This homemade fettuccine recipe will give you a real taste of Italy. No pasta maker required! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme give these golden potatoes fabulous flavor.-Sally Sue Campbell, Greenville, Tennessee
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Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!
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These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've enjoyed it for years. -Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
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Be sure to leave room on the plate for light and creamy casserole. It's dressed up with green onions and melted cheddar cheese and gets its rich texture from the addition of reduced-fat sour cream. Donna...
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These cheese-topped baked potatoes stuffed with pork sausage are nearly a meal in themselves. "I learned to cook at my mother's side," recalls Janice Murray of Rogers City, Michigan, "and this recipe was...
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A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon, the dressing is our family's favorite....
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I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our...
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These are bound to become your new favorite side for sandwiches. A little chili powder adds a lot of flavor. -Toni Cordova, Pueblo, Colorado
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When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes. Just smelling it cook made me feel better, along with her tender loving care.-Viola Stutz, Greenwood, Delaware
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I discovered this recipe while watching a cooking show some years ago. The first time I served it, my guests raved and were surprised when I told them it was brussels sprouts. -Tangee Zayas-Thaler Silver...
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"I added my own touches, including crunchy water chestnuts, to this recipe from a friend," remarks Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona. "The tender brussels sprouts get winning flavor from lemon, dill and...
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Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "The kitchen always smells so wonderful when I prepare this...
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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,...
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This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as it sits. -Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota
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Many of my springtime menus include this dish, which can be made ahead, refrigerated and baked when ready.
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Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
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My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend...
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Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect my signature vegetable dish.
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Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
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Here's a great way to dress up brussels sprouts. Almonds give this rich creamy dish a nutty texture and flavor.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
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This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese plus a little zip from hot pepper sauce. It's a popular addition to our church potlucks. -Jeannette...
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Want a change of pace from traditional stuffing? Try this savory bread pudding loaded with spinach and cremini mushrooms. It's easy to prepare and a great way to use up leftover bread.
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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.
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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and...
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A few modifications to our dear Great-aunt Bernice's easy mushroom rice pilaf recipe have made this an always-requested dish for potlucks, barbecues and family get-togethers. It'll become a slow cooker...
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I created this recipe because I love the combination of green beans with bacon. It's smart when company is coming because you can start the side dish in the slow cooker and continue preparing the rest...
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Instead of using frozen winter squash, you can roast butternut or acorn squash until tender and then mash it before getting started on this recipe. The bacon roses are a fun garnish, but this winter squash...
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Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck dinners.
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This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in stores. -Sarah Eiden, Enid, Oklahoma
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This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. -Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan
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GRANDMOTHER often prepared her fresh green beans this way, and we much preferred them to plain buttered beans. This recipe goes back to before the 1920s and was a favorite dish of our family when I was...
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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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It takes only minutes to make this awesome pasta salad. While the orzo is cooking, assemble the rest of the ingredients and it will be ready to go. My husband devoured this side dish.-Antigone Papoutsis,...
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This is one of my mom's recipes, except she used raw potatoes. I made it faster to prepare by using frozen hash browns, and it tastes every bit as good. Whenever I eat these potatoes, I always remember...
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