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Old Settlers' Baked Beans

My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for lunch the next day. We have a 4-year-old son, and this is the only way we can get him to even touch...

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Broccoli Squash Bake

My grandmother made this when she cooked for our farmhands years ago. I've cut her recipe down to serve fewer people. I like to make this side dish when my garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and...

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Mexican Corn Casserole

This satisfying side dish resembles an old-fashioned spoon bread with zip. My family and friends agree this recipe really dresses up plain corn. It's a convenient dish to transport to a potluck. - Laura...

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Parmesan Corn on the Cob

"This is an easy way to season fresh corn on the cob," promises Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

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Squash Dressing

I got this recipe from my husband's cousin. She always made the luscious dressing for her mother at Thanksgiving. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana

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Banana Yeast Bread

Though our two children (now grown; we have one granddaughter) dislike bananas, they've always enjoyed this. It's been a standby since my grandmother shared the recipe before I was married. Cooking is...

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Cheesy Sliced Potatoes

Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. "It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes," says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New...

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Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. -Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Zucchini Parmesan

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Easy Sauteed Spinach

Here's a light, lively side to complement almost any entree you put on the table. A little test kitchen know-how helps to dress up everyday spinach with garlic, onion, a lick of sherry and a sprinkling...

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Loaded Waffle Fries

Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers...

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Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing

This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

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Israeli Moroccan Couscous

The vegetables can be cubed, but will take longer to cook.

Author: Cigall Daboosh Goldman

Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed 'em together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love with burgers. Locally sourced ingredients from the farmers market make it extra special....

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Broccoli Cheddar Squares

For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. -Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach,...

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Grandma's Mac and Cheese

"Here's a must-have for any cheese lover's recipe box," promises Melissa Bower from Carbondale, Illinois. "The creamy side dish is easy to make and gets rave reviews from everyone who tastes it."

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Carrot Ring

Carrots become everyone's favorite when they're baked in this slightly sweet, lighter-than-air ring. Our holiday meal wouldn't be complete without it.

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Skillet Sausage Stuffing

To make this sausage stuffing, I dressed up a package of stuffing mix with pork sausage, mushrooms, celery and onion. It impressed my in-laws at a family gathering and has since become a popular side dish...

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Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad

This tomato salad is a summertime must. The standout dressing takes these tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Zucchini and Tomato Saute

Fresh flavors shine in this easy side that will come together so quickly on a busy weeknight. -Sandra Grim, Port Orange, Florida

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Broccoli and Rice

A short list of ingredients helps keep the cost down for this quick-to-cook side dish from Betty Janway of Ruston, Louisiana. Each serving costs just 47 cents.

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Slow Cooker Grits

Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also love my slow cooker, and I worked to find a way to make perfect grits without stirring on the stovetop. I knew this slow-cooker grits recipe...

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Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes

Rosemary, garlic and Parmesan cheese season the tender potato slices in this delectable side dish. It's sure to satisfy family and guests alike. -Jean Minner, New Castle, Pennsylvania

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Easy Russian Mushroom Bake

Mushrooms baked with sour cream and cheese is one of our family favorites. This delicious vegetarian dish can be served alongside a salad as a complete meal.

Author: Natalie Titanov

Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

I FOUND I could cut down the time in preparing scalloped potatoes by first simmering them on top of the stove in an ovenproof skillet and then slipping it into the oven to finish them nicely with a brown...

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Fried Apple Rings

Four ingredients and a skillet are all that you'll need for these delightful apple rings that Mary Jane Ruther cooks in her Trenton, New Jersey kitchen. Serve them as a sweet side dish alongside pork...or...

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Cheddar Spirals

Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner....

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Buttery Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

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Sweet Potato Stuffing

Mom likes to make sure there will be enough stuffing to satisfy our large family. For our holiday gatherings, she slow-cooks this tasty sweet potato dressing in addition to the traditional stuffing cooked...

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Vegetable Stir Fry

This flavorful dish comes together in less than 10 minutes and is so aromatic that mouths will be watering from rooms away. Kelly Graham - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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7 Fruit Salad

A tongue-tingling lime dressing complements the colorful variety of fruit in this delightful salad. It's always a hit at summer get-togethers. It looks beautiful on a buffet and is very refreshing on a...

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Summer Macaroni Salad

When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott...

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Frozen Cherry Salad

Pretty slices of this refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look. The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet like some frozen cherry recipes. Prepared in advance and frozen,...

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Garlic Almond Green Beans

Garlic-Almond Green Beans is her family's favorite way to eat this popular vegetable, writes Genny Monchamp from Redding, California. "The beans stay so bright and crisp. To speed things up even more,...

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Savory Butternut Squash

"The recipe for this tender and flavorful squash came from Russia," writes Natasha Kearns of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "My mom used to make this colorful side dish often in summer. It's especially hearty...

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Homemade Spanish Rice

Instant rice an convenient canned goods simplify the stovetop preparation of this tangy side dish from Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. Its traditional taste makes it a perfect accompaniment to the Mexican-style...

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Apple Walnut Sausage Stuffing

Coming from an Italian family, I like to use lots of herbs and seasonings in my cooking. This treasured stuffing features Parmesan cheese, apples and walnuts.-Pamela Hewitt, Laguna Niguel, California

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Au Gratin Cabbage

MY HERITAGE is Russian, and I have always loved cabbage. My husband didn't like it at all - until I prepared it this way. Since we're diet-conscious these days, I scaled down the cheese and use low-fat...

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Sesame Asparagus

In this quick and easy recipe, garlic, butter and chicken broth enhance the delicate flavor of fresh young asparagus. And sesame seeds add just the right amount of "crunch".

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Dilled Summer Squash

You don't need salt to add a pinch of pizazz to summer squash. Shirley Antaya of Rab, Alabama shows you how to turn the garden favorite into a savory side with dill, onion, pepper and butter.

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Roasted Dill Potatoes

Snipped dill breathes new life into potatoes with this side dish from Haines, Alaska's Kathrine Jimmie. Zero cholesterol and only a few fat grams make it a heart-smart dinner accompaniment for everyday...

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Au Gratin Garlic Potatoes

Cream cheese and a can of cheese soup turn ordinary sliced potatoes into a rich side dish that's perfect accompaniment to almost any meal. -Tonya Vowels, Vine Grove, Kentucky

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Zucchini with Dill

This is a much-requested recipe. Everyone loves the creamy sour cream sauce enhanced with dill.-Diane Glowinski, Chicago, Illinois

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Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

I know what you're thinking-but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My family always turned their noses up at Brussels sprouts until they tried these, and...

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Oven Baked Beans

"MY AUNT baked her beans in a old earthenware crock in the wood stove. She'd stir them periodically with a big wooden spoon. Each time she opened the oven door, the aroma seemed richer and richer!"

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Potatoes Lyonnaise

Potatoes lyonnaise is a classic side dish I learned to make in culinary school. I sometimes switch up the herbs to give it a different flavor. It is very simple to make and couldn't be more comforting....

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Carrot Lentil Casserole

"My husband loves this hearty meatless casserole, especially on a chilly winter evening," says Stacey Krawczyk of Champaign, Illinois. "It's wonderful served with crusty bread and a green salad."

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Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent. I especially enjoy the pleasant flavor combination...

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Vegetable Penne

We have several friends and family that vegetarians so this is a quick meal is very satisfying. It is the green beans that give it that special flavor which you are sure to love.-Shirley Brazel, Rocklin,...

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Baked Cannellini Beans

My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted to go to the grocery store, so we made do with what we could find in the kitchen-it...

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