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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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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I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie...
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If you love asparagus, this dish is perfect for you. The almonds adds a bit of crunch to the recipe.-Helen Manhart, Neola, Iowa
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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 potatoes take a different twist in this whipped side dish that pairs them with carrots. It's subtly sweet and has just a hint of garlic, while the nut and crumb topping adds a fun crunch to any holiday...
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Some people like squash, some people like potatoes. Mash the two together and you've got true love. This is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.-Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois
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For an easy and elegant side dish, I add canned crab and shrimp to boxed stuffed mix. When I served this to my mom as part of her birthday dinner, she said it was the best she had ever tasted...and nest...
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I love roasting carrots to bring out their sweetness. I think thyme really complements the flavor of these air-fryer carrots, but feel free to mix it up and use other herbs, like rosemary or tarragon....
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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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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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How could creamy scalloped potatoes possibly get any better? We'll tell you: Add ranch dressing mix to the cheesy sauce and watch as your family dives back in for seconds. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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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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Even people who don't like zucchini can't seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it to our family gatherings and potlucks because it goes well with any entree. -Cathy Johnston,...
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Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.
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Warm sauteed spinach and fresh, garlicky mushrooms make for a perfect combination that tastes terrific and looks impressive, too. Joyce Frey - Macksville, Kansas
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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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My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.
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Take a break from usual baked potatoes-and keep the oven cool in the meantime-by cooking these spectacular "spuds" on the grill. Since there's no need to boil the potatoes ahead of time, this tasty, no-fuss...
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Canned artichoke hearts bring a tangy taste to tangy orzo pasta in this side dish. "This saute is quick and easy...and tasty, too," writes Stacy Crochet of Watertown, Connecticut.
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Tzimmes is a sweet Jewish dish consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, and it may or may not include meat. Traditionally (as it is here), it's tossed with honey and cinnamon and cooked slowly...
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Three-Cheese Potato Bake is a comforting potato dish that's ready in a snap. The recipe comes from Lois Buffalow of Grandview, Missouri.
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I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days....
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This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one of our favorite Christmas casseroles that appeals to both kids and adults in...
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I infuse creamy mashed potatoes with the subtle taste of garlic, which makes them a welcome addition to any meal. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
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Here's a comforting vegetarian main dish that uses a lot of garden produce. Try different squashes like pattypan and crookneck or zucchini. - Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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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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I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while nixing a lot of the fat. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia
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The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. -Paul Soska,...
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"While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add it to the mashed potatoes for dinner...and it became an immediate favorite," relates Laurie Balcom...
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During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a must on our family menu, and this no-fuss version will have everyone thinking you spent hours...
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These eye-appealing vegetables are the ideal accompaniment to any main course. Bottled salad dressing and herbs dress up frozen vegetables, making this a great stovetop side dish for hurried weeknights.-Dawn...
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Topped with a zippy white sauce, these little patties bake up golden brown in a muffin pan. They're impressive enough for company but easy enough that I can prepare them any time we like. -Lorice Britt,...
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Jan Stone of Cincinnati, Ohio jazzes up her mashed potatoes with feta cheese and garlic. "I don't peel the potatoes, because my family likes the texture better. But feel free to peel them if desired,"...
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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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Take stuffing one step further with these fun single-serving portions baked in a muffin pan. The apples really keep them fresh, and even kids love them. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama
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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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In Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim Hadley makes mashed potatoes with a twist--he adds broccoli to the mix! "I get rave reviews whenever I serve this low-fat dish," he writes.
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The crunchy golden brown topping and tangy yogurt and feta make this recipe a winner. You can loosen the mixture with a few tablespoons of milk if necessary. -Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri
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There is just something right about serving a roasted chicken! And my curry-rubbed chicken is packed with spicy flavors suitable for a bridal shower lunch, graduation dinner or Mother's Day brunch. —Merry...
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Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.
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"Our children never liked cauliflower until I started serving it this way," reports Stephanie Myers of Mobile, Alabama. "They love the colorful mustard sauce-there are never any leftovers."
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One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you're really feeling wild,...
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From Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Schuster shares her tasty secret for using up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few basic ingredients, she can fry up this delightful dish for only 20ยข per serving.
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MY HUSBAND is the gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with the produce. This dish is the result of one of my efforts during an especially bountiful zucchini harvest. -Nettie Gornick...
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Mild-tasting turnips and carrots are wonderfully enhanced by ginger, onion and a mouthwatering creamy cheese sauce in this super side dish. The serving bowl is always empty at the end of the meal.-Sandra...
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