"This is my all-time favorite vegetable recipe! Even people who don't think they like brussels sprouts really love it. I like to serve it all year long." Joan Braun - Lakewood, Wisconsin
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I designed this portobello gratin as sort of a mix between my zucchini gratin and my bell pepper gratin with fennel and mushrooms. It's a robust blend of earthy flavors topped with the classic gratin cheese,...
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My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We like to serve the spuds with roasted chicken and put gravy over both the chicken and the potatoes....
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This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead...
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Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the grill, too. So I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. -Kelly...
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The creamy texture flavored with the roasted garlic makes this potato side dish a winner. It's easy to prepare and a perfect choice to accompany a hearty meat entree.
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Here's a favorite homestyle casserole that is ready to pop in the microwave in about 15 minutes. It is a real time-saver and delicious, too.
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My mother served this cheesy cauliflower on Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as I can remember. I've embellished the recipe over the years, but I've kept the family tradition around for 47+ years...
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Here's a golden-brown crusty loaf that will round out all kinds of dinners in just minutes! Talena Keeler - Siloam Springs, Arkansas
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Want a change of pace from ketchup? Try fry sauce! You'll often find this spiced-up blend of ketchup and mayo in Utah and Idaho. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This flavorful vegetable recipe is a family favorite. We usually serve it alongside prime rib for holidays and special occasions.
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A quick and easy but elegant side dish for all kinds of meat entrees, this delicious blend of potatoes, pearl onions and peas is a favorite with Priscilla Gilbert in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
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My husband loved the mashed potatoes at a local resturant, so I came up with this recipe that he loves!
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"We love the zing from the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce," writes Mary Hoxworth from Killbuck, Ohio. "I like to use this spicy rice to make stuffed green peppers."
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Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that's sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the grilled ribs my mom likes to make. She got the recipe from a good friend. -Krista Kliebenstein,...
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My husband never cared for sweet potatoes until he married me. I tell him it must be my cooking! He can't resist dipping into a bowl of these crunchy chips. They're a nice change from regular potato chips.-Janelle...
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My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every Christmas.-Edna Means, Iola, Kansas
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To round out any fireside meal. Evelyn Pedersen of West Concord, Minnesota shares her hearty, meaty bean casserole. "Serve it with corn bread on a cold winter day," she suggests.-Evelyn Pedersen, West...
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From Troy, Ontario, Ruth Lee writes, "A neighbor gave me this recipe and was so enthusiastic about it, I had to try it. This is absolutely the best way I know to serve acorn squash."
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A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make it regularly. She was from the South, and whenever I cook it, I remember her fondly. -Nancy Heishman,...
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I adapted an oven recipe to cook itself while I'm away. It's ready to serve when I get home, making it a real winner in my book! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
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My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina
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A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this healthy fruit salad. Amy Short, Lesage, WV
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Sweet bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body fight infection and absorb folate and iron. And what bright flavor and color! -Tammi Kettenbach, Jerseyville, Illinois
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Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make this when I have extra cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice on hand. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville,...
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I love to find creative ways to serve vegetables to my husband and daughters. Curry gives a different twist to this side dish that has become my family's favorite treatment for corn. -Kelly Malloy, Baltimore,...
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In Georgia where sweet Vidalia onions are king, I make big batches of creamy onions as a side dish for grilled chicken and beef. - Elaine Opitz, Marietta, Georgia
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Fresh herbs produce peas that please! Here's a great dish I love serving with my favorite meat dishes. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill, but once cooked, any harshness mellows out and you're left with sweet and delicate garlic flavor. -Mrs....
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Nicely seasoned Cracker Dressing is a simple alternative to recipes that call for bread crumbs or cubes, suggests Jan Woodruff of Chandler, Arizona.
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A very quick, tasty side dish that pairs well with an Asian-themed meal. They would also be great topped with a stir-fry.
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Add your favorite cheese to homemade or prepared mashed potatoes. Prepared mashed potatoes can be found in the refrigerated meat section of your local grocery store.
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This fettuccine recipe is such a simple side dish. With just four ingredients, it's ready in no time for a taste that's sure to please the entire family. -Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Lousiana
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When there's no gravy with the meat, this is great to serve in place of regularly mashed potatoes. I make it often to take to picnics and church socials. My husband even made it for his family's reunion...
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As executive director for a living history site, I've learned the basics of milking cows, making candles and cooking hearty fare like potatoes. This dish has the right combination of cheeses, seasonings...
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Making hard-boiled eggs in the oven is just as quick and effective as preparing them on the stovetop. This method is perfect if you're preparing large quantities for gatherings and parties. -Rashanda Cobbins,...
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I've heard radishes are the only vegetable you don't cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and wax beans round out this dish. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri
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Loaded with sweet onions, this creamy pie makes a scrumptious addition to the brunch buffet. By using less butter to cook the onions and substituting lighter ingredients, I cut calories and fat from the...
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I knew I'd found a winner when I got the idea to simmer beans in cranberry juice. The tartness of the juice is a nice subtle contrast to the sweet brown sugar and molasses in these baked beans. They're...
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This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up, but I tweaked it to include navy beans instead of lima beans. It's perfect for a cold day when you don't want to bother with lots of cooking....
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The next time you're craving fries, opt for these speedy, health-conscious wedges that bake in the oven. They're just as tasty as deep-fried versions and made with less mess. -Pat Fredericks, Oak Creek,...
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When my husband and I got married in 1951, one of the first appliances we bought was an apartment-size electric range. The range came with a cookbook that included this recipe. I've used the same recipe...
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My great-aunt gave me the original recipe to be used as a side dish, but I changed it to work as a vegetarian main dish. We enjoy it often with salad and bread.
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This dish was inspired by one served at a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless. It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with cornbread....
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Not only is this salad wonderfully colorful, it takes very little time to prepare. I like to serve it for luncheons or light suppers...it's sure to please pasta lovers!
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For a pretty and tasty side dish, try this combination of sweet potatoes and apples sprinkled with gingersnap crumbs. It's one of my favorites to serve with turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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These grill-friendly veggies make it a cinch to offer a healthful variety of produce in one dish. Their robust flavors play off each other beautifully.-Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe years ago in a magazine, and kept adding and taking away ingredients until I found the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, but grilling or smoking...
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