"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. "A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too."
Author: Taste of Home
I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The richness of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of pomegranate and orange elevate the sprouts...
Author: Taste of Home
"My mother-in-law served these buttery potatoes at brunch a while ago, and I wouldn't leave until I had the recipe," notes Holly VeDepo of West Liberty, Iowa. Chopped red pepper provides this stovetop...
Author: Taste of Home
This moist, hearty sage stuffing is nicely seasoned with sausage and fresh mushrooms. Sometimes I use it to stuff my Thanksgiving turkey and other times I bake it separately. -Betty Kay Sitzman, Wray,...
Author: Taste of Home
The convenience of frozen vegetables takes the worry out of cooking dinner. Best of all, you still get that fresh flavor of summer. Simply take a bagged veggie blend, add some quick pantry staples, and...
Author: Taste of Home
My mother made this nutritious side dish all the time when we were growing up. I enhanced the recipe with a bigger variety of dried fruit to find an interesting balance between the sweet and salty flavors....
Author: Taste of Home
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a delicious end to a busy day. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever we get together as a family for major holidays, my kids, nieces and nephews literally beg me to make this sweet potato casserole. It goes together in minutes with canned sweet potatoes, which...
Author: Taste of Home
This cranberry salad was a recipe from my mother's family, and we have served it at New Braunfels Smokehouse for as long as any of us can remember.-Wanna Wade, San Angelo, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount of 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...
Author: Taste of Home
Charlene Laper of Lakeview, Michigan made Hawaiian Baked Beans to serve at her daughter's wedding reception. Charlene reports, "They were a real hit with the guests."
Author: Taste of Home
When Lois Harbold of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is looking for a streamlined side dish, she turns to this comforting recipe. Convenient frozen carrots are baked in a smooth creamy sauce and topped with...
Author: Taste of Home
A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to the pan. Now I make it for get-togethers and also supply copies of the recipe. I never have...
Author: Taste of Home
Cumin and garlic powder season long grain rice in this simple side dish from Sonya Dueck of Cartwright, Manitoba. The mild mixture would be a nice complement to a spicy Mexican entree.
Author: Taste of Home
Once you've soaked your chickpeas, you can use a food processor and an air fryer to quickly bake these spicy falafel patties. Serve with your favorite garnishes and sauce.
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This comforting blend of sweet potatoes, apples and pecans has a small yield, so you won't end up with a pan of leftovers. Now that our three boys are grown, I cook for just my husband and me.-Marjorie...
Author: Taste of Home
Green onions and parsley give this rice its name, but the appealing flavor is what makes it memorable.-Karin Bailey, Golden, Colorado
Author: Taste of Home
This is one of my favorite low-fat dishes-it's delicious! Rosemary, garlic, almonds and sunflower kernels flavor the broccoli and rice. Sometimes I add cooked cubed chicken for a complete meal. -Mari Condit...
Author: Taste of Home
Give ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe has proven to be a great standby for parties, barbecues and potlucks. I especially like it because I can keep all the ingredients on hand for last-minute preparation.
Author: Taste of Home
In our house, we prefer our beautiful red beets served simply-with a touch of butter and a hint of orange from a marmalade glaze. -Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Because it simmers in a slow cooker, it frees up my oven for other things. That's a tremendous help when I'm prepping a big meal at home....
Author: Taste of Home
I enjoy entertaining and always look for recipes that can be made ahead of time. I got this comforting potato recipe from my mother-in-law. It's wonderful because I can prepare it the night before. It...
Author: Taste of Home
I started making this in the slow cooker to save oven space during the holidays. It's so convenient, I no longer reserve it for special occasions!-Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
These well-seasoned baked potatoes are a fun alternative to plain baked potatoes. It's easy to help yourself to just the amount you want, too, since the potato halves are scored into sections. - Barbara...
Author: Taste of Home
This summer cookout star is crunchy-delicious with a brilliant zesty dressing. -Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness, while the cranberries bring a touch of sweetness. It's the perfect picnic companion!...
Author: Taste of Home
This is a rich-tasting, elegant dish! It gets great flavor from the onion and wine combination. -Stephanie Marchese
Author: Taste of Home
This fragrant side packs flavor in but keeps extra fat, calories and sodium out. Red pepper lends sweetness and color to the eye-catching dish. Angela Hanks - St. Albans, West Virginia
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she served this colorful crunchy salad. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since...
Author: Taste of Home
Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.
Author: Taste of Home
"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish-and it makes...
Author: Taste of Home
If you love asparagus, this dish is perfect for you. The almonds adds a bit of crunch to the recipe.-Helen Manhart, Neola, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home
I host a breakfast for ladies of my church during the holidays, and I often make this recipe to serve as a side dish. It's also good for topping waffles or ice cream.
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe is special to me because it allows me to use delicious farm-fresh produce in a way my family loves. -Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. -Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia
Author: Taste of Home
People can't get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience. -Terri Twyman, Bonanza, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes to make this Caesar macaroni salad a little more hearty. -Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida
Author: Taste of Home
I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Friends always ask me when I'm going to cook my tomato and okra dish....
Author: Taste of Home
"This is a wonderful recipe with different flavors and plenty of good-for-you ingredients," Annette Spiegler promises from Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Author: Taste of Home
This traditional side dish is a nice change from mashed potatoes. My husband is a big fan of them.-Gloria A. Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Author: Taste of Home
A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church meeting, shower or any potluck event-it's always a hit. Whenever I serve this salad, people ask for the...
Author: Taste of Home
Wonderful color and flavor make fresh carrots a standout side dish. Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
Author: Taste of Home
Because cheese and sage go so well with apples, I decided to put them all in scones. These mini treats make a fall weekend brunch, tailgate or party even more fun. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that we love to eat with beef and mashed potatoes. -Kim Reichert, St. Paul, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Susan Hase of Larsen, Wisconsin shares a hearty potato dish that's her no-fuss favorite. And because everything is wrapped in foil and cooked on the grill cleanup in a snap.
Author: Taste of Home
Mother always served these creamy, satisfying baked hash browns to company, and now I do, too. They taste especially good with steak or roast beef. -Julie Driskel, Magnolia, Arkansas
Author: Taste of Home