"This pasta dish is simple to prepare and never fails to please," reports Andrea Jones of McKinney, Texas. "I double and sometimes triple the recipe when hosting a get-together. You can serve it hot as...
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My husband, Tom, made these tender potatoes when we were first married. They've remained a family favorite to this day. -Kate Hilts, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Here's a wonderful vegetable dish that's a little different. Try it and see if your family likes it as much as mine does.
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"This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of Sun City, California. "It has such a nice Italian flavor that sometimes I double or triple the...
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Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years. -Stacy Novak, Stafford, Virginia
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It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's...
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Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it with rolls and a salad at home too. We take the leftovers for lunch during the week. -Barb...
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This is a nice summery side that uses flavorful olive oil and tastes fresh, even though it uses canned beans. It's sure to perk up any picnic spread. Sandra Jackson - Mobile, AL
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Roasting cauliflower transforms it into a delectable snack. Your family will eat it up just like it's popcorn. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This hearty side dish has a surprising Mediterranean flavor. With lots of color from red peppers and black olives, it's shared by Kelley Butler-Ludington of East Haven, Connecticut.
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Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.
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This recipe is a versatile colorful side dish. The carrots and green onions are a flavorful combination your family is sure to enjoy.-Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota
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This colorful casserole is popular for family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago, and now our grown sons include it on their own menus. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour...
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"These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas." Even folks who aren't fond of eggplant like it fixed this way."
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Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. -Taste of...
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"When the weather turns chilly, our daughter, who is an inventive cook, transforms her favorite cold pasta salad into this warm, hearty side dish," notes Muriel Hollenbeck of Sedalia, Colorado. "I love...
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I'd never grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple, yet delicious, grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville,...
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"My dad is an excellent cook and this is one of his favorites," says Nancy Fettig of Billings, Montana. The slightly sweet dressing has plenty of onion flavor and a tasty blend of herbs.
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This is a delicious variation on au gratin that features something besides potatoes. I sometimes substitute rutabaga for the turnips. It's been a well-guarded recipe in my collection-until now! -Priscilla...
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Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. - Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
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We use a white sauce and mild fontina cheese to coat sliced potatoes in this casserole for two. It's rich and delicious!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Although they might sound fussy to fix, these spuds are really a cinch from start to finish, according to the CT kitchen staff. All you need to do is mash the potatoes, pipe the mixture into fun designs...
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My husband and I look forward to this easy, fresh-tasting side dish in summer when tomatoes are at their best. I love to invite friends over for dinner and serve these colorful tomatoes. -Mrs. Patrick...
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Sourdough's tangy chewiness gives this stuffing texture, while sausage makes it hearty and mushrooms and cranberries lend an earthy sweetness. -Jennifer Brazell, Lewiston, Idaho
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I've tried other spaghetti squash recipes, but I like this one since it's so crisp, colorful and fun. Plus, it can be a side dish or a relish.-Patricia Aurand, Findlay, Ohio
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This casserole is quick and simple. It tastes great with tortilla chips.-Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas
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This is one of my favorite recipes because it uses items from the garden. Milk and Parmesan cheese give this side dish a creaminess everyone's sure to enjoy. -Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee
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For a quick and easy side dish, try this recipe. The cabbage is so flavorful with the butter and vinegar.-Jeann Jones, Ogema, Wisconsin
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This quick and easy mashed cauliflower is a great alternative to same-old mashed spuds, and it's healthier, too!-Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This casserole is very special to me. I found the recipe when visiting a friend in Canada, and now my daughter send me wild rice from Wisconsin. I like to serve this with Cornish game hens.
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This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!
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"Golden caramelized onions and creamy roasted garlic are an ideal match for the flavors in this recipe. It's like a quick transport to a ristorante in Rome. For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes while...
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This fresh, zingy salad is super easy and always a crowd-pleaser! The sliced strawberries and fresh mint give it an extra summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the perfect amount of...
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This hearty skillet entree is easy to fix and chock-full of garden flavor and nutrition. Plus, it's sure to warm your family right down to their toes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.
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Holiday meals are even more festive when I serve colorful acorn squash with a fruity filling tucked inside each half. This recipe combines the delightful flavor of winter squash with the season's finest...
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"I created this side while trying to make broccoli Alfredo," writes Tammy Perrault of Lancaster, Ohio. "I kept adding fresh vegetables, and the result was this creamy pasta dish!"
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"I've been making these green dumplings - 'gnocchi verdi' in Italian - since the 1970's," reports Gail Sykora from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "They're a great side dish for most any meal."
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I always use this recipe when I make beans for any occasion; they are the best baked beans I've ever had. -Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
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With its creamy dressing and colorful vegetables, this salad is lovely and refreshing. Make it before you head out caroling, and when you return, guests' compliments will be music to your ears. -Mary Anne...
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These pretty cheese-coated potato slices go very well with lamb chops, and the dish is easy to prepare. It's the first recipe I turn to when I have potatoes and onions ready in the garden.
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"My sister gave me this recipe years ago and it has become a favorite make-ahead and company meal. For a heartier dish, pair it with ham and dinner rolls." - Robyn Baney, Lexington Park, Maryland
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I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned flavor and are a real crowd-pleaser. I like to make them for potlucks, picnics or as part...
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I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so much I would have to make two! For a meaty version, substitute shredded chicken for half...
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If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you'll love this Mediterranean side. The yellow summer squash, roasted red peppers and spinach yield specks of eye-popping...
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This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious...
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Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. -Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona
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