"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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Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal. The fish sauce gives it a wonderful depth of flavor without much effort. -Julie Peterson, Crofton,...
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Our family came up with this recipe when we decided to add something new to our traditional Thanksgiving menu. Now this tasty dressing has become a standard dish on our holiday table. -Juanita Haugen,...
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I belong to a cooking club, so I try a lot of new recipes. This one has become one of my favorites. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does! -Netty Dyck, St. Catharines, Ontario
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This recipe represents my philosophy of cooking to its best - cooking with love. A good test to see if you have enough cream in the recipe is to gently press on the top of the layers (once finished). If...
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Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and lower in fat. Best of all: no cleanup! -Lisa Finnegan, Forked River, New Jersey
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A mild orange glaze lets the taste of sweet potatoes shine through in this nut-topped side dish. When I was dating my husband, my mother would make this whenever he'd come over for Sunday dinner. We've...
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Bits of sweet red pepper peek through these pretty polenta squares that have a slightly sweet corn flavor and are generously seasoned with sage. Serve this traditional ethnic side dish with Italian entrees...or...
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"Broccoli grows abundantly during the long summer days here in Alaska," Heidi Doudna explains from Fairbanks. "I like to harvest it and freeze it along with julienned carrots, so this is always ready to...
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I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe...
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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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To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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"This tasty broccoli dish has become a favorite at our house," Janice Cawman says from Yakima, Washington. "It's quick, easy and adds a colorful presentation to any menu."
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Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. -Caitlin Dawson, Monroe,...
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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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It takes mere minutes to stir up this four-ingredient side dish, a nice change of pace from your usual green vegetable. -Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
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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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Here's a tasty way to dress up plain broccoli and cauliflower. The cheese sauce and french-fried onion topping is irresistible. Even those who don't normally care for these vegetables will finish off big...
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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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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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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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Carrots slow-cooked with chutney, Dijon and ginger make a zippy side for a barbecue or potluck. We love serving these carrots with grilled chicken or beef roast. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Stewed carrots and prunes, sweetened with sugar and orange juice.
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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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This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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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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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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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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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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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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"This easy dressing is a tasty way to top tomatoes," says field editor Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan. "I got the recipe from my mother."
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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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Fresh pineapple adds an elegant touch to a barbecue when grilled, topped with butter and maple syrup and sprinkled with nuts. - Polly Heer, Cabot, Arkansas
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"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!" Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama
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"My grandfather was born in Armenia in the mid-1800's" Susan Lederer relates from her home in Fallon, Nevada. "This pilaf recipe is adapted from one he brought to this country. At our house, it's a standard...
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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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Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds add a fun crunch. -Debi George, Mansfield, Texas
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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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This old-fashioned side uses lots of delicious tomatoes and seasonings that give it an Italian twist. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Norma Nelson, Punta Gorda, Florida
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My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way-grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer's bounty. -Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
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"My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It's great with grilled chicken or pork." -Debra Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri
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I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with butternut squash.-Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio
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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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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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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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This unbelievable Asian side dish will impress even confirmed broccoli haters! Twinkle30 - Tasteofhome.com Community
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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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For a pretty side dish, try this lovely combination of fresh vegetables from Page Alexander of Baldwin City, Kansas. Tossed with a buttery sauce seasoned with lemon and dill, the delicious and nutritious...
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