This unexpected side dish is perfect to serve alongside grilled steak or pork chops. Even if you're not an onion fan, the low heat and long cooking time of this dish mellows and sweetens the sometimes...
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My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down on prep time, yet you get plenty of zip from bacon, apple, red pepper and onion. I like simmering this...
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This recipe was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never seem to get enough. -Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon
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Rice provides so many options to a creative cook-the stir-in ideas are endless. In this recipe, dried cranberries star. Their sweet-tart flavor accents my rice combination and gives a festive feel to everyday...
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This zesty dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's great as a side dish and can also be served as a cold appetizer.
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Sour cream and cream of chicken soup lend to the creamy texture of this tried-and-true casserole. My family prefers this to traditional mashed potatoes. -Mrs. Robert Cody, Dallas, Texas
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When preparing my first Thanksgiving dinner years ago, I wanted to add something special to the table and came up with this recipe. It's been a part of our traditional dinner ever since. -Kellie Erwin,...
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"THESE POTATOES are delicious, and they live up to their crunchy name! I make them often since they're easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. This dish is always 'pretty as a picture' when it comes...
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This economical side dish dresses up a plain vegetable to make it extra special for your family.-Norma Apel, Dubuque, Iowa
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Hearty wild rice is and appealing addition to traditional bread stuffing, while chopped carrot adds pretty color.
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Want a change of pace from traditional stuffing? Try this savory bread pudding loaded with spinach and cremini mushrooms. It's easy to prepare and a great way to use up leftover bread.
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This lightly dressed salad is packed with superfoods! When I have time, I make my vinaigrette from scratch. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save...
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I'm an onion lover, so I sometimes double the amount called for in this recipe.
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Even finicky eaters may change their minds about vegetables when they taste this rich cheesy casserole from Violet Klause of Onoway, Alberta. "It couldn't be easier to whip up," she says. "And it's so...
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You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That's the beauty of it. -Jennifer Tarantino, Rutherford, New Jersey
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I love combining different foods to see what I can come up with. I put last night's mashed potatoes to delicious use in these slightly crisp golden brown cakes. -Carolyn Wilson, Lyndon, Kansas
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Dinner guests in my home know to expect the unexpected! I love experimenting with unusual combinations of ingredients. This cheesy onion bake adds flair to a meal. -Linda Vail, Ballwin, Missouri
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This unbelievable Asian side dish will impress even confirmed broccoli haters! Twinkle30 - Tasteofhome.com Community
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When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish. My German grandmother would be impressed, I think! The colorful side dish is just right with...
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Versatile, simple and filled with savory fall flavors, this delicious side dish pairs well with chicken, beef and a variety of entrees. Juicy apples and plump raisins keep it moist and mouthwatering! —...
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In no time at all, Lapeer, Michigan's Heidi Wilcox stir-fries everyday green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices for this well-seasoned side dish.
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"Everyone loves twice-baked potatoes but they're even better made with sweet potatoes! The microwave helps turn ordinary potatoes into a dish fit for a holiday." -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
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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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When I was teaching, a student's mother gave me this broccoli casserole recipe. It's a keeper at our house. My granddaughter makes it for special occasions. -Nancy Herzig, Geneva, New York
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Instead of french fries with my burgers and sandwiches, I love to serve these air-fryer zucchini fries. They're crispy, delicious and a wonderful way to use up the zucchini from my garden. -Matthew Hass,...
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These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy-just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup the next day. -Teresa Emrick, Tipp City, Ohio
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The inspiration for this creamy side dish came from a local restaurant. I lightened up the original recipe by using fat-free half-and-half and fat-free cream cheese. I goes great with most any entree....
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"This is a wonderfully different potato salad," raves Debbie Johnson from Centertown, Missouri. "It'll look like you've fussed for hours; but only you'll know the truth!"
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You'll have a healthy red and green holiday with this full-flavored side dish. Bright, roasted tomatoes top crisp-tender beans with sweetness. Grated cheese adds protein and taste.-Michaela Rosenthal,...
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Frozen vegetables can often be bland by themselves. But tossing them with a little olive oil and some seasonings and then baking brings out their wonderful flavor.
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This broiled asparagus is so easy to make. My sister introduced me to balsamic asparagus and now I often serve it alongside shrimp, chicken and steak. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
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These chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own. But if you like, take them over the top by adding your choice of cheese, bacon and/orsour cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Parmesan Buttered Rice is recommended by Rose Marie Dama of Waco, Texas. "The flavorful and simple topping gives rice a tasty twist we enjoy," Rose Marie assures.
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I combined my two absolute favorite sweet potato casseroles in the world to create my own version for the holiday table. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
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I found this recipe in a local farm publication. I guess that's fitting, because whenever I make it, I use fresh vegetables grown on our farm. This hearty recipe comes in handy whether you're feeding some...
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Garden-fresh tomatoes and broccoli brighten this summertime salad with distinctive flavor and eye-catching color. My homemade dressing mixes up in a jiffy and complements the vegetables. -Marie Hoyer,...
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This is an easy and rewarding recipe for a spicy and flavorful Indian dish of lentil stew! Serve on its own or with basmati rice.
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Michele Doucette of Stephenville, Newfoundland dresses up nutritious brown rice with onion, garlic, raisins and almonds in this flavorful pilaf.
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Bright carrots and radishes pop in this citrusy salad. My husband likes it with anything from the grill. I like to pile it on tacos. -Christina Baldwin, Covington, Louisiana
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"My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary, is a great way to add veggies to your diet and the olive oil is heart healthy."Jackie Termont - Richmond,...
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Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX
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Steamed Broccoli Florets, with a tart mustard vinaigrette, is a delightful fast-to-fix recipe from field editor Peggy Van Arsdale of Crosswicks, New Jersey. "My Aunt Marion was a wonderful cook. I have...
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After tasting this side dish at a restaurant, I created a similar recipe by trial and error in my own kitchen. Since we have six beehives, I like to use honey in many of my recipes. -Jean Dandrea, Burkesville,...
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