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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This is a refreshing salad that adds a little zip to a festive dinner. Our state is second to Florida in production of oranges, so this recipe truly represents my area. I hope you get the chance to try...
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For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes seconds; it is that good. It is so easy to prepare. To convert for vegetarians, just substitute...
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If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here's your new go-to recipe. It's colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it's a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. -Dorothy Pritchett,...
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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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This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are in season, but we enjoy it year-round. My daughter especially loves this dish. -Ila...
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This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar....
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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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I have shared this salad many times with the teachers at my school. They enjoy it so much that they ask me to bring it in. It's best to put the tomatoes on the salad just before serving so they won't wilt...
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Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.
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Dress up ordinary French bread by topping it with butter, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. It's a quick side dish that will complement the beef stew or most any meal. But don't expect leftovers...your family...
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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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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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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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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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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 make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my family something nutritious and yummy!" relates Janesville, Wisconsin contributor, Sandra Castillo.
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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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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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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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"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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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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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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The next time you make elbow pasta, our home economists recommend that you cook up a double batch. Then turn the leftovers into a delightful new dish.
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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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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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I serve the stir-fry over the rice for a tasty no-fuss meal. For maximum flavor, use your fingertips to crumble the dried basil directly into the cooked rice.-Betsy Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania
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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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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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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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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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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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Packed with pears, this jolly gelatin salad is a light and refreshing treat. My mom knew that fruit served in this fun form would get gobbled right up. She also liked it because the bowl looked like a...
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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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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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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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"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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I found this recipe years ago and make it often. I prefer this homemade dressing to an store-bought variety.-Shonna Lee Leonard, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
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This is the perfect dish to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They will help mold the balls and they will love the taste of something they made.-Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
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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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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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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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This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. -Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma
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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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Flavorful Greek style pasta with garlic, feta cheese, mushrooms and black olives.
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I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into...
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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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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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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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