When my mother passed away, she left me a legacy of love-her treasured recipe collection, including this old-time favorite. She would serve this flavorful fruit salad in her best crystal bowl. -Audrey...
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When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow cooker. After searching for a recipe, I ended up writing my own. My dish turned out better than I could have...
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When I make pineapple casserole, I double the amount -because guests frequently request a second helping for dessert! Sweet-tangy fruit is even better combined with savory cheddar cheese and buttery cracker...
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Tart lime and spicy chili powder offer vibrant flavor contrasts in this easy baked corn dish. -Lawrence Davis, Saint Louis, Missouri
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Hot pasta is tossed with a fresh-tasting sauce that includes tomatoes, basil and Brie cheese in this deliciously different dish. It's very pretty, too. Even when it cools off, this pasta tastes great....
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These wonderful oven-roasted potatoes are very pretty to serve-the partially cut slices spread out in the shape of a fan. Folks at a potluck can easily take as many slices as they want. I especially like...
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Bottled salad dressing can perk up pasta and fresh vegetables in this swift salad supreme that costs 43¢ a serving. It's a delicious addition to any meal or picnic. -Wendy Byrd, Salem, Virginia
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Here's a delightful way to use leftover mashed potatoes! These puffs are easy to make, and my family prefers them to french fries. Children enjoy them plain, buttered or drizzled with honey or maple syrup....
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A lot of folks say they don't like spinach-until they try this super side dish. Everyone who has ever tasted it has loved it.-Karen Wald, Dalton, Ohio
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Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season with butter, brown sugar, vinegar and a sprinkling of chives. The carrots are not only...
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This tangy and sweet casserole is full of flavor. We've served it at many celebrations over the years and it's always been a big hit! -Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
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"You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. "It's so easy to dress up zucchini halves with this flavorful mushroom...
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Most people don't think of pairing dill and carrots. But my family agrees that dill adds a nice tang to this slightly sweet vegetable. An herb that is easy to grow, dill also looks lovely in the garden.-Verona...
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These tasty potatoes are golden and crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. I've served them with many kinds of meat. When a meal needs a comforting, homey touch, I whip up a batch. -Ruth Andrewson,...
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There's lots of garlic flavor in this filling side dish. I like it with grilled chicken but it works wonderfully with nearly any menu.-Brenda Nolen, Folsom, Louisiana
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This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It's a popular side dish served all year long. If you've never tried spoon bread before, I think you'll find it's tasty and comforting.
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Here's a different treatment for zucchini that's a favorite in our home. Even though the creamy Parmesan sauce is homemade, the recipe's cooking time is short. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey
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One taste of this classic comforting dish and you'll never buy a store-bought box of au gratin potatoes again! The thinly sliced "spuds" cook up tender in no time. Your family will request this many times...
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This tart and crispy salad complements a variety of entrees, from casseroles and meats to pasta and pizza. "It's one of my favorite dishes," notes Valerie Belley from St. Louis, Missouri.
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The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens-let your imagination be your guide.-Sandra Corey, Caldwell, Idaho
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If you've braised, marinated or served red cabbage raw, try it steamed, then toss with bacon and a tangy sauce. We serve it with pork or chicken. This is how to cook cabbage with bacon. -Sherri Melotik,...
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Teenagers will have fun melting the red cinnamon candies that give bright color to these tender apples. "Serve this a salad or a side dish to accompany pork." -Alma Dinsmore of Lebanon, Indiana
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Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch to the greens and oranges. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
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Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. -Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia
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From Stratford, Wisconsin, Linda Rock shares the secret to her tender oven-baked potato wedges. As savory as they are good for you, the potatoes have a mouthwatering cheese and herb coating that adds a...
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Several years ago I was looking for a recipe to take advantage of our bumper crop of plums, and came across a recipe similar to this. After tweaking a bit, I have come up with a very versatile version...
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My aunt made this favorite potato cheese casserole over and over at the request of family and friends. It's a very easy side dish to make. -Lois Jeffery, Chesterland, Ohio
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I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up with Creole seasoning and pepper to give it a boost of flavor, then sprinkle it with paprika for color....
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This version of vegan baked beans doesn't need an oven. The slow cooker makes it the ultimate hands-off party dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a...
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We all loved my mom's super-rich scalloped potatoes. I tweaked her recipe to keep all the flavor, but cut the fat. The cheese blend is the clincher. It's all about experimenting. -Diane Bramlett, Manteca,...
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My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue. -Angela...
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Brandi Rook serves this warm creamy potato salad to the blue cheese lovers in her Salina, Kansas home. "Try it with a beef entree," she suggests. "It's incredibly tasty yet quick to fix because you don't...
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Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri enhances her pared-down potato dish by adding a layer of sliced onions and sprinkling of crumbled bacon. "They make the potatoes seem more special," she says. "The...
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I found a recipe for a noodle and broccoli side dish, then changed it to use what I had on hand and to make it faster. Wow, it is good!-Janene Christensen, Eureka, Missouri
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I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite-now everyone's...
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This side dish are always popular at my table. The rich sauce coats the carrots nicely and really perks up their flavor.-Eva Bailey, Olive Hill, Kentucky
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The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California
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'This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up," says Brenda Rupert from Clyde, Ohio. "Now I prepare it for my kids. You can slices between the scoops of sherbet," she...
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This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare this salad. I often make it for friends and neighbors,...
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Don't be surprised if you make too many mashed potatoes on purpose. Day-old rolls and leftover spuds are scrumptious the second time around, turned into buttery potato dumplings. -Wendy Stenman, Germantown,...
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During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the ears every chance we get. -Bernadette Walker, Waco, Texas
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"I had a hard time getting my three sons to eat vegetables when they were young." recalls Lucille Wermes of Camp, Arkansas. "So I fooled them with this casserole that looks just like stuffing when it comes...
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Fans of French onion soup will gobble up this comforting casserole. The 30-minute side dish would be a nice accompaniment to beef entrees.-Margaret McClatchey, Loveland, Colorado
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These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
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A pleasant blend of herbs dresses up this buttery, fresh-flavored corn dish that's part of "all the trimmings" for our Thanksgiving meal. I also serve it frequently throughout the year and take a bowl...
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I like to simmer this satisfying side dish in my Crock-Pot. Vegetables, especially the garden-fresh kind, are my favorite to use for potlucks. My sister-in-law shared the recipe with me. -Kathy Westendorf,...
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Crispy, doughy and totally delicious, this fry bread is fantastic with nearly any sweet or savory toppings you can think of. We love it with a little butter, a drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon....
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