In Nacogdoches, Texas, Hasel King mashes sweet potatoes with pineapples, orange juice and seasonings. With a streusel-like topping of coconut and pecans, its sweet taste and pretty look will garner praise....
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I came up with this ranch pasta after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it's easy to throw...
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For a colorful side dish that's as good for you as it is good, Grace Yaskovic cooks up these fast and fail-proof carrots with rosemary fresh from her garden. "It's my hubby Tom's favorite way to do carrots,"...
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Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. -Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona
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Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a bit of French flair. -Chuck Mallory, Chicago, Illinois
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Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of vegetables out of the garden.
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This speedy cabbage dish picks up nice flavor from the onion and soy sauce.
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When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring...
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Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.
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This beans are seasoned with some of my favorite herbs. I've found that basil, oregano and parsley are great flavor accents for canned, frozen or fresh beans. I've taken this delicious side along to last-minute...
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We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by far one of my favorite parsnip recipes. -Robert Atwood, West Wareham, Massachusetts
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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland,...
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This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week. -Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts
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Seasoned with lemon and butter, these pretty potatoes are a perfect complement to Mom's pork loin. She often made the potatoes on Saturday, then heated them in the oven on Sunday while the pork was roasting....
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By the end of summer, I'm done with the usual potato salad. This warm, spicy side kicks off cozy season. -Karen Vande Slunt, Watertown, Wisconsin
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When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. I searched for stuffing recipes and combined the best aspects of several to create...
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In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family's take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. -Carolyn...
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A vegetarian friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's always a hit! Makes a great side dish or light meal.
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At her home in Deerwood, Minnesota, Gloria Bisek perks up fresh asparagus from her garden with a tangy orange glaze. "It's an easy dish for entertaining," she says.
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This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. -Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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I was raised on a farm in this small rural community. Although I'm not living on a farm at present, I'm still a country girl at heart! When I shared some fresh corn with a neighbor, she shared this recipe...
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"MY MOTHER was from North Carolina, and she preferred green pole beans to green snap beans. I've found that either is delicious in this recipe, as long as long as the beans are fresh. Mother also brought...
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I sampled this recipe at a 25th anniversary party and was told it was a family favorite, courtesy of a Polish grandmother. I shared the recipe with my sister-in-law's family and she told me her five-year-old...
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After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.
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"This recipe never lasts long on our table. I usually serve it with an Italian-style entree." We think it's a great partner for most any main dish! Kay Ayotte - Albion, Michigan
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Flavorful Greek style pasta with garlic, feta cheese, mushrooms and black olives.
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This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending...
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Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome addition. I came up with this recipe as a way to serve something crunchy and fruity with a...
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Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I'll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as...
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For weeknight dinner I want something fast, easy and not ordinary. This mashed cauliflower side dish is a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes.
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"This recipe takes under a half-hour to fix and makes a great weeknight entree or side dish," suggests Michele Thompson of Santa Clarita, California. "It's one of my 4-year-old's favorites. He calls the...
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Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes-a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced mayo. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but they are a nice addition to this roasted smashed potatoes recipe. Keep an eye on the pan while baking; you might need to stir it a couple of times to keep the artichokes...
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"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy McDonald of Burns, Wyoming. "It tastes delicious and goes very well with turkey and chicken....
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This recipe makes a tasty side dish that's a nice alternative to the standard potatoes or rice. -Jill Hancock, Nashua, New Hampshire
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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish....
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My family enjoys eating vegetables when they're pureed and made into a tasty terrine. Although it takes a little time to prepare, this unique cold dish can conveniently be made a day in advance.
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Balsamic vinegar's sweet-tart flavor enhances roasted broccoli spears seasoned with garlic. You can conveniently pop this dish into the oven while a beef roast or turkey is resting. -Nella Parker, Hersey,...
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Here's a handy and versatile side that's creamy, colorful and bursting with flavor and nutrition. Pair it with almost any entree for a terrific meal. -Deborah Patrauchuk, Sicamous, British Columbia
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These tender little dumplings, with a mild cheese flavor, are delicious and a great side dish for any meat dish. -Jo Keller, Lorain, Ohio
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I like to serve this side often. It goes wonderfully with many different main dishes including chicken, beef, lamb or pork.-Maryln Rose, Naples, Florida
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Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor-rather like sour cream-to these wonderful whipped potatoes. -Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho
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For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's a flexible dish, limited only by what's in the fridge and your imagination. -Becky Matheny, Strasburg,...
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I really don't know how long I've had this recipe, but it is a great favorite in our family. I've shared it with many friends, too.-Lucy Parks, Birmingham, Alabama
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I'm a retired police officer and now a deputy sheriff who loves to cook. But with my busy schedule, I must rely on speedy side dishes like this one. The squash retains its fresh taste and cooks to a perfect...
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A cookbook my husband gave me as a wedding gift included this recipe-he remembers having the dish as a child at church dinners. Now I make it whenever I need a special vegetable side. It's rich and cheesy...
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I swapped out my old cheese souffle for one with corn. If you're souffle-challenged, it helps to use smaller ramekins instead of one big dish. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.-Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon
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