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Baby Carrots with Almonds

Jane Kittle of Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania sends her not-so-candied carrots she fixes for her diabetic husband. She writes, "It's great for him, but it's something we all enjoy!"

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Bacon Caesar Salad

Family and friends always say my Caesar salad rivals any restaurant version. The addition of bacon lends a slightly smoky flavor and makes it unique. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

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Oven Baked Vegetables

Mom made this easy side with fresh vegetables from our garden. Knowing that us kids helped plant, nurture and pick the veggies made it even more tasty! -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana

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Spiced Red Cabbage

When it comes to vegetable dishes, this traditional one is at the top of my list. The wonderful sweet-sour aroma and taste remind me of home. Plus, it looks so pretty on the table. -Karin Cousineau, Burlington,...

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Easy Italian Spinach Salad

A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it's ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti and more. -Cathy Desper, Staunton, Virginia

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Barbecue Macaroni Salad

My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much-just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta

Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Spaghetti Squash with Apples, Bacon, and Walnuts

I've always loved spaghetti squash as an alternative to pasta and enjoy it in the classic marinara style, but I wanted a new recipe so my family and I could enjoy it more often. The savory, salty and sour...

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Creamy Mushroom Bow Ties

"This pasta dish has become one of our favorites," reports Dodi Walker of Peachtree City, Georgia. "It is so easy! But it tastes like it took much longer in the kitchen than it does. Some of our friends...

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Bacon Cheese Potatoes

I received this recipe from a friend who's a wonderful cook. This goes great with any main course, but it's especially good with ham. -Bertha Jensen, Mooresville, Indiana

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Mushroom Wild Rice

This is one of my favorite recipes from my mother. With only seven ingredients, it's quick to assemble in the morning before I leave for work. By the time I get home, mouthwatering aromas have filled the...

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Summer Vegetable Medley

This swift side dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, corn and mushrooms are seasoned with garden-fresh herbs. Grilled in a foil pan, it's no-fuss cooking and a tasty...

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Couscous with Mushrooms

This fluffy and flavorful couscous takes only moments to prepare. "I use couscous a lot because it cooks quickly and is so versatile-you can add almost any vegetable to it." Claudia Ruiss - Massapequa,...

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Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower

A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Roasted Potatoes and Peppers

This has such a delicious, tangy flavor, and it's so easy to prepare. It's a family favorite, but also nice as company fare. I have, on occasion, used fat free dressing with success.-Joan Hallford of North...

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Corn Stuffing Balls

My mom had many "winning" recipes, and this was one of our family's favorites. I can still picture these Corn Stuffing Balls encircling the large meat platter piled high with one of her delicious entrees....

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Creamy Sweet Corn with Okra

A bit of cream and a few crumbles of bacon lightly coat these delightful veggies the whole family will love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Winter Canning Cranberry Orange Relish

Cranberry Orange Relish adds a bright, tart flavor to an everyday meal.

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Chive Buttered Carrots

It's nice to have a reliable side dish like this that pairs well with any entree. A friend shared the recipe with me several years ago, and I use it often. -Opan Snell, Jamestown, Ohio

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Dried Fruit Stuffing

Fruit and almonds give new life to a boxed stuffing mix in this flavorful recipe. - Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth, Minnesota

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Golden Diced Potatoes

My aunt once made potatoes like these for us. When I couldn't remember her exact recipe, I created this version. The lightly seasoned coating on the potatoes cooks to a pretty golden brown.

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Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing

When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. -Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas

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Oven French Fries

We know it sounds crazy, but these homemade fries really are light. Shared by Margaret Taylor of Salem, Missouri, they offer a surprisingly crisp texture and a flavor you'll both enjoy.

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Broccoli Mushroom Bake

With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees.

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Glazed Julienned Carrots

There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just five ingredients, this recipe is ready to serve in minutes. -Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmington,...

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Zesty Lemon Broccoli

"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester,...

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Ginger Orange Squash

Bursting with citrus flavor, this tender side dish complements special autumn dinners and weeknight suppers alike. Our home economists developed the five-ingredient recipe so you can spend less time in...

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Raisin Studded Apple Stuffing

This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in itself. No wonder it won first prize in a local recipe...

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Roasted Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese

My grandma always grew beets then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. I like these roasted beets in the winter but they can be enjoyed all year with the addition of fresh...

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Tomato Bread Stuffing

At the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, this old-fashioned side dish is favorite with customers.-Cherry and Tom Settle, Shelbyville, Kentucky

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Slow Cooked Sausage Dressing

This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker so the stove and oven are free for the other dishes you're preparing. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

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Marinated Green Beans

For many years, I made this dish with asparagus. At Thanksgiving, green beans were all I had, so I used them instead. Everyone enjoyed it. Plus, it doesn't take much time to put together. -Phy Bresse of...

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Walnut Rice

"I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus." -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland

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Cranberry Walnut Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are one food that picky eaters often resist. This recipe will change their mind. You can also add garlic and dried fruits. -Jennifer Armellino, Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Southwest Rice

This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

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Penne with Caramelized Onions

"This hearty recipe is a favorite of my fly-fishing buddies when we take our annual trip to British Columbia," Paul Humphrey relates from Allyn, Washington. "The pine nuts are a delicious surprise."

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Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad

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Tarragon Potatoes

These cubed, unpeeled red potatoes make an attractive side dish for any Christmas feast. Tarragon, onion and garlic give them terrific flavor.

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Celery Gratin

This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out of just a few simple ingredients. -David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

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Potato Dumplings

These moist dumplings are an extra-special way to serve potatoes. The bread centers add a comforting touch, and the potato taste really comes through. They go so well with the Beef Rouladen and gravy....

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Simple Vegetarian Slow Cooked Beans

When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine

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Crispy Baked Cauliflower

-Elvera Dallman, Franklin, Nebraska

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Bacon Potato Pancakes

Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and...

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Green Beans Provencale

Garlic, tomatoes and olive oil are wonderful ingredients often found in Southern French cooking. In this dish, they complement the green beans perfectly. Paula Wharton - El Paso, Texas

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Coconut Fruit Salad

This refreshing fruit salad will taste equally delicious at breakfast, lunch or dinner! -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

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Northwoods Wild Rice

My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains...

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Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes

From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."

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Swiss Potato Pancake

This is the classic Swiss mountain dish called Rosti. The big potato pancake is cut into wedges and usually served with bratwurst, but I have also prepared this cheese potato dish as a meatless main course....

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

This is a wonderful alternative to boiling eggs on the stovetop. These air-fryer hard-boiled eggs are just as easy and super quick-a perfect way to put your air fryer to use! -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee,...

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Fruity Orange Dream

I learned this recipe from a fellow teacher when I was living in West Virginia. It's a standout for a morning party, since it's even better when made the night before, so the flavors have time to mix....

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