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Southern Okra

This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.

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Spinach Rice Bake

This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

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Green Beans with Blue Cheese

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Broccoli Salad Supreme

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

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Bacon Onion Asparagus

This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware

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Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

I couldn't shake my mashed potato habit-until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own, and my family loves it. -Meredith Howard, Franklin, Kentucky

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Orange Buttermilk Gelatin Salad Mold

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...

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Elegant Green Beans

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. -Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota

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Asparagus with Dill Butter

This is simple, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The lemon juice gives it a tangy zip.

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Broccoli Slaw with Lemon Dressing

Our family absolutely loves broccoli, so I'm so happy there's finally a slaw mix in stores that uses broccoli stems. I like this slaw best after 20 minutes or so to allow the flavors to meld. -Donna Marie...

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Grilled Vegetable Medley

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.

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Lokshin Kugel (Noodle Pudding)

This is a side dish commonly served with roasted chicken for Friday night (Shabbat) dinner. It doesn't have to accompany chicken only, but, as my mother once told us, when she was a child, chicken and...

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Honey Soy Asparagus

It's love at first bite when you get a delectable burst of sweet-and-salty flavor with just the right amount of garlic in this simple side. Just trim the asparagus, and it's ready to eat in the blink of...

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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there's no last-minute mashing required. -Trudy Vincent, Valles...

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Brown Rice Veggie Stir Fry

"My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon," notes Maxine Driver of Littleton, Colorado. "We enjoyed it so much that now I often make it for...

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Lemon Snap Peas

Fifteen minutes, thyme and lemon are really all you need for this delicious side that really comes together in, you guessed it, a snap. Marguerite Shaeffer - Sewell, New Jersey

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Ham N Cheese Mashed Potatoes

The way I dress up leftover ham and mashed potatoes is a surefire success in my house! Cheddar cheese and cream add richness to this casserole while garlic seasons it nicely. It's something my family looks...

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Sauteed Orange Glazed Baby Carrots

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Garbanzo Beans 'N' Rice

I love to use fresh vegetables from my garden in this delicious dish. My whole family loves the recipe.-Michele Ridenour, Oswego, Illinois

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Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Mayonnaise

"This is one of my family's all-time favorites, and you won't believe how simple it is. You can alter it to fit whatever meal you dream up." -Melissa Graham, Savannah, Texas

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Sweet Potatoes and Apples Au Gratin

This is a favorite of ours that we make every year and people on both sides of the family rave about it! -Erica Vickerman, Hopkins, Minnesota

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Cranberry Dressing

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

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Vegetable Barley Saute

This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Mashed Potatoes Supreme

Says Julia Daubresse of Sun City Center, Florida: "I received this recipe from my sister some 60 years ago and so many people have requested it since then! The potatoes are rich, creamy and taste like...

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Old Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple

My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It's also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! -Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois

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Baked Garlic Sweet Potatoes

I rely on fresh rosemary to season this dish. The herb comes through very well in the unique side dish, and garlic gives the tender potatoes a savory twist.-Michelle Bishop, Peru, Indiana

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Orzo with Parmesan & Basil

Dried basil adds its rich herb flavor to this creamy and delicious skillet side dish that's table-ready in just minutes! Thanks to Anna Chaney of Antigo, Wisconsin for sharing her recipe.

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Easy Potato Casserole

This casserole goes over well whenever I take it to a gathering. Even though I have to double the recipe, it's still an inexpensive side dish for our large family of 10.

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Company Potato Casserole

Swiss cheese lends distinctive flavor to this rich, creamy potato casserole. Since it tastes wonderful and looks so lovely, this side dish is perfect for serving company or as part of a special holiday...

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Elegant Scalloped Potatoes

I wanted a different side dish one night, so I dressed up my usual scalloped potatoes with bacon, green onion and extra cheese. Microwaving speeds things up, but you can save even more time by preparing...

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Broccoli with Sesame

With a coating to tongue-tingling sauce an topping of crunchy sesame seeds, broccoli makes a fancy but fuss-free side dish. This vegetable is so nutritious that it's great to have a special way to serve...

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Sweet Peas and Mushrooms

For a different spin on a pea side dish, I added fresh mushrooms. They add so much flavor and it is so simple to whip up.-Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario

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Apple Cranberry Cashew Salad

When you want to serve a salad with some pizzazz and is sure to please, try this one. It has crisp apples, crunchy pecans and sweet dried cranberries...delicious.-Susan Jones, Appleton, Wisconsin

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Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad

This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes may also be used.-Maxine Foreman, Columbus, Nebraska

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. -Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia

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Mixed Vegetable Casserole

"I found a recipe for a layered veggie casserole, then modified it to use produce I had on hand," says Marilou Robinson of Portland, Oregon. "I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs or grated cheese on top for...

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Bacon Corn Stuffed Peppers

Filled with corn, salsa, green onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon, these grilled pepper halves are sure to liven up your next cookout. They have a wonderful taste and give a fun twist to the usual corn...

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Hash Brown Potato Salad

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Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Cornbread Skillet

My cast-iron skillet is a workhorse in my kitchen. I just love it for cooking and baking. And this cast-iron mac and cheese recipe can be served as a main dish or as a smaller-portion side. -Lisa Keys,...

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Perfect Winter Salad

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Herbed Steak Fries

Seasoned to perfection, these Herbed Steak Fries from our Test Kitchen make a quick and tasty side dish for casual suppers. A great way to dress up frozen fries in a hurry!

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Sauerkraut Side Dish

Even those folks who say they don't like sauerkraut have told me that they like this recipe. I'm always on the lookout to add quick and easy recipes to my kitchen file, and that's one of the reasons why...

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Pattypan Saute

Summer flavors like tomato and sweet red pepper complements sauteed squash in this lovely side. A sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese makes it savory and special.

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Peas in Cheese Sauce

Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This deeply delicious recipe is a surefire way to get my husband to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Between the roasted flavor of the veggies and smoky, crisp bacon, it will convert even the pickiest eater. -Lisa...

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Spiced Carrots with Pistachios

Satisfy everyone during the holidays with this side that mixes carrots with pistachios and raisins. It's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Gluten Free Stuffing

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Crunchy Waldorf Salad

The lemon juice gives this easy Waldorf salad quite a zip and the apples and nuts offer a nice crunch. It's light, refreshing and effortless to assemble. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio

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Parmesan Romano Mashed Potatoes

My sister hates mashed potatoes, but for whatever reason likes my potatoes. She one night requested cheesey mashed potatoes, and this recipe was born out of what I had on hand, parmesan and romano! I added...

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Seasoned Fries

These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.-Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia

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