This delicious, easy to make recipe is great as a side dish, or as a main dish served over short grain brown and wild rice.
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A co-worker shared this slaw recipe with me. Now it's a favorite at my house, too. Apples, walnuts and raisins are a fun way to dress up coleslaw. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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This recipe puts stuffing into a muffin form for a special presentation. I made these when I cooked my first Thanksgiving dinner. You can also bake the stuffing in a greased baking dish.-Tricia Bibb, Hartselle,...
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Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet. -Brenda Leonard, APO, AP
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Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that's part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to keep the family from eating the sugared almonds before I add them! -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan...
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This is a favorite side dish to serve any time we're having company. I like to pair it with just about any roasted meat. -Amy Logan, Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
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Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole...
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These hearty from-scratch baked beans taste like they were simmered over an open fire. Their sweet and zippy flavor is as big as the great outdoors. No matter what kind of meal you're "rustling up", this...
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This special squash souffle is a feast for your eyes and your taste buds. The beautiful golden color looks perfect on your Thanksgiving table. -Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts
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This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture, with a sprinkling of parsley for a gourmet touch. -Betty Nickeles, Tampa, Florida
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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
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You'll need only 10 minutes to get these savory veggies ready for the oven. Then just stir them a few times during roasting, and you're done. It's a busy cook's dream!-Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana
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Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used as a dessert," says Dawn Harvey of Danville, Pennsylvania. "It's very pretty with red...
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My mother and I made a few small changes to a recipe we found in a cookbook to create this comforting side dish. We increased the vegetable count and tossed in some seasonings to take the flavor up a notch....
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This scoop-able side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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My family insists that this two-in-one casserole makes an appearance at all of our special meals. Every bite is doubly delicious! -Jane Birch, Edison, New Jersey
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I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago and have made it often. The bean bundles are excellent with chicken or beef. Sometimes I'll arrange them around a mound of wild rice to make an appetizing...
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Our family rarely have her steak without these easy-to-fix potatoes. They're creamy and full of bacon, cheese and onion flavor. -Heather Ahrens Columbus, Ohio
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Shallots, basil and broth rev up the taste of this nutritious vegetable medley. The bright color and fresh flavors will dress up your plate! -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio.
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You'll find a dish like this in German-Swiss restaurants, but it's super simple to pull together at home. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida
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I made this recipe when we invited both our families to celebrate our first Thanksgiving in our new home. There were 37 of us, and those who tried this dish raved about it. -Robin Thompson, Roseville,...
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Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just about any main course.-Sandra Novotny, Windsor, Pennsylvania
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This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.
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My kids love this snack-and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these veggie sticks are broiled, not fried, so there's no guilt when you crunch into...
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We live very close to the Mexican border, so recipes featuring corn and green chilies are popular here. This dish has always been a hit whenever I've taken it to a potluck dinner.
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This quiche-like casserole from Marilyn Paradis of Woodburn, Oregon is a wonderful way to include good-for-you spinach in your menu. Made with eggs and reduced-fat cheese, the easy-to-cut side dish would...
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We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side dish or main dish. -Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska
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I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. -Karen...
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With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs well with any entree, and it's cheaper than store-bought, too.-Marjorie Arp,...
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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska
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This corn has earned a permanent place on our special-occasion menus. While my whole family loves it, my son would be especially disappointed if I forgot to include our corn dish. -Deb Hauptmann, Mohnton,...
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I've made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all times. -Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
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The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They're a must on my family's Christmas menu. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina
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A platter of golden and orange potatoes can serve double duty as your dinner centerpiece. -Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois
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The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn't quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting, I came up with this recipe that's now my fall comfort food. As a side, it's compatible with a variety...
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Now that I'm retired. I have more time for cooking delightful dishes like this country-style casserole. It always disappears whenever I take it to a potluck.
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"As a wife and mother on a busy farm, I like family-pleasing recipes that are simple," says May Anderson of De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. "This is a favorite of ours that came from Liz Cazer, a member of the...
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Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this creamy salad. -Faye Huff, Longview, Washington
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Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how to cook asparagus on the grill? Just place the stalks on a double skewer. -Taste...
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I first made this dish for my family and friends one Thanksgiving. Not only are the carrots lovely on the table, they taste terrific, too! -Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland
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Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use of it one year after my husband harvested a very large crop. Just defrost...and enjoy...
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This baked ratatouille recipe is heavenly when made with homegrown vegetables. It's so good, I sometimes make the casserole all for myself, then eat it for lunch a few days in a row.-Catherine Lee, Chandler,...
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My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas
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This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford,...
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While the entree cooks, fix a speedy stovetop side dish of Spicy Carrots. "After my sister brought the carrots to a family gathering, my husband begged me to asked for the recipe," recalls Dawn Flanigan...
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