Our Test Kitchen assembled this easy dish with leftover rice. The spinach, red peppers, cheese and pine nuts make it a vibrant accompaniment to any meal.
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Salsa gives a bit of zip to the brown rice and bean filling in the meatless tortilla wraps Lisa Sullivan shares from St. Marys, Ohio.
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Every family seems to have their own favorite dressing recipe that becomes a tradition, and this is ours. It came from Grandma, who passed it down to my mother. Now our children have carried it into their...
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Instead of pairing broccoli with cheddar cheese, I decided to use Swiss. This creamy side dish is especially comforting on cool evenings.-Philip Stent, Leggett, Texas
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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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Biscuit mix is the secret to the no-fuss crust in the tasty broccoli dish shared by Judy Siegrist of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "There's no need to roll out a crust-it makes its own as it bakes," she says....
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Here's an easy and delicious recipe from Janice McCloskey in Howard, Pennsylvania. "I often double it because it's so good reheated later in the week," she explains.
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My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken. - Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville,...
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My twins wouldn't eat anything that even resembled a vegetable, but they ate seconds and sometimes thirds of this fabulous spinach. I received the recipe from a friend several years ago, and it's been...
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Boiled potatoes were transformed into the perfect pot of mashed potatoes with just a little seasoning and lots of sour cream. -Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
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Serve this refreshingly sweet side dish to your guests in separate cups you craft...from oranges! All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato...
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I couldn't "sell" cauliflower to my daughters until I came up with this saucy casserole. Then they requested it. It appeals to kids' tastes, even with vegetables they don't usually eat.-Barbara Jaggers,...
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Heart-healthy avocado makes this pasta dish feel indulgent without being overly rich. The flavorful sauce is so luscious, you'll think there is cream hiding in there. It's guilt-free and dairy-free, but...
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This is a fresh pasta dish, best served immediately after cooking.
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"I've been serving this dill-seasoned side dish for more than 30 years," shares Agarita Vaughan of Fairbury, Illinois. "I fix it frequently in the summer using vegetables from our garden."
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Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did...
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A creamy mellow sauce draped over bold-tasting broccoli and artichokes makes this a great addition to any meal.
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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and...
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Looking for dishes that are both healthy and yummy, Judy Manbeck latched on to lentils, "I'm trying to incorporate more legumes and whole grains into our diet, so this blend of lentils and rice is perfect,"...
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"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored vinegar that I make each summer. The longer this chills, the tastier it gets." --Kathy Rairigh of Milford,...
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The original version of this recipe was given to me by a Mexican friend, but I've modified the spices to suit my family's tastes. It's become a favorite at our house-see if it doesn't do the same at yours!...
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This sweet fruit dish is a terrific complement to salty ham on Easter morning. Apricot is a tasty change from the more common pineapple. -Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas
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For a great side for any main dish, try this great authentic spanish rice. The bacon drippings add another layer of flavor and make the rice delectable.-Maria Goclan, Katy, Texas
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Although this healthy pasta dish is pretty simple to begin with, it's made even easier because you can throw the green beans and pasta into one big pot to cook. -Laura Flowers, Moscow, Idaho
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It was at the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband's family that I tasted this for the first time. My mother-in-law shared the recipe. I serve it for special occasions, plus it's a main-stay...
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When I bake this for my family, any leftovers are always gone by morning. In the night, people sneak downstairs for a little snack! Stir in broccoli, asparagus or peas if you've got 'em. -Colleen Trenholm,...
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"More, please" is what you'll hear when you serve these light and creamy potatoes. Seasoned with just a hint of garlic, they go well with all kinds of meat. And any mom appreciates the fact that she can...
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This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty...
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The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the World". I serve this as a main dish, or as a side dish for picnics and barbecues. I've used...
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In our new cookbook "The Kitchen Decoded," we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa for a slightly earthier flavor. -Logan Levant, Los Angeles, California
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If your favorite appetizers are cheesy potato skins and buffalo chicken wings, you'll find this recipe one to cheer about. Loaded with cheese, sour cream and onions, these hearty, stuffed potatoes get...
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My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get the same compliments when I make it. Bacon and onion jazz up a creamy mixture that's quick and easy...
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Fruit salad is a cheery way to round out a potluck. This one-with an easy and refreshing citrus dressing, makes a nice addition to any buffet. -Mary Etta Buran, Olmsted Township, Ohio
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I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into the pot. The fresh taste is unbeatable. I've also made it with beans purchased at the store. Either way, you'll...
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This is a refreshing angel hair pasta salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get my family to eat their vegetables. -Janette Garner, Carmel, Indiana
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Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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A colorful combination of vegetables, this is a nice side dish with either a beef or pork roast and also a great luncheon dish. It's easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time.
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We camp out often in summer and do a lot of cooking over charcoal. These veggies go great with any grilled meat. Sometimes I also thread brown-and-serve rolls on skewers, brush with melted butter and cook...
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These easy-to-prepare potatoes cook up tender and buttery on the stove, and they go so well with Mom's fried fish. I like using red potatoes because they have a little sweetness to them.
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This super fast vegetarian dish is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it's easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. -Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
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I was introduced to basil when I married into an Italian family. I loved the aromatic fragrance and flavor of the herb. I think it adds a unique flavor to this tasty slaw that's a cool side to grilled...
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I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole recipe and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange-a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make...
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MY FRIEND shared this recipe with me several years ago. It is a good side dish that compliments chicken, pork and beef. It's a big hit whenever I serve it.
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Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could almost be eaten on its own! - Lisa Speer,...
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This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started as a way to stretch the food we had for our large family. -Margaret E. Kendall, McConnelsville,...
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The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's been known to have more than just one serving at a time. It's that good..-Jasmine Rose, Crystal...
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If you like carrots and rutabagas, this colorful side dish is a real winner.
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Pears add a sweet flavor boost to mashed sweet potatoes.
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All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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