This attractive side dish looks lovely served alongside poultry, pork or beef. Every time my guests taste the deliciously spiced carrots, they ask for the recipe. -Laurie Hicks, Troy, Montana
Author: Taste of Home
Fresh green beans and mushrooms star in this pretty dish from Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Lightly coated with olive oil, lemon and basil, the beans are cooked to perfection.
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Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and teacher. This black-eyed pea salad was one of her specialties. It's easy to make and is a nice alternative...
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This delightful dressing, shaped into individual servings, is a perfect addition to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "We love the extra flavor it gets from apricots, raisins and crunchy pecans," writes...
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THIS is a great dish for spring and early summer when the chives are first coming up and are young and tender. Because of the tang from the horseradish and mustard, it is a compatible side dish to ham...
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My husband likes any kind of onion dish, and this is one of our favorites. It's perfect for serving with a roast beef-the taste of the sweet onions accents the meat wonderfully. I especially enjoy baking,...
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My trick to roasting veggies is to choose ones that cook in the same amount of time. Other combinations to try? Cauliflower florets with baby carrots or okra with cherry tomatoes. -Courtney Gaylord, Columbus,...
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I'm originally from Oregon and was raised on herb stuffing, but my Southern husband would eat only his mother's corn bread stuffing. So I created this recipe as a compromise and have received many compliments...
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"This is one of my family's all-time favorites, and you won't believe how simple it is. You can alter it to fit whatever meal you dream up." -Melissa Graham, Savannah, Texas
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I love the simplicity of this recipe, as well as the ease of preparation with my slow cooker. And everyone always likes roasted potatoes, even my pickiest child! If desired, top with shredded or crumbled...
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I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I can't put my fork down. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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I'm always looking to switch things up during the holiday season. This brown rice with cranberries and almonds dish is just the ticket. It is on the lighter side and uses ingredients I always have on hand....
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Try a tasty shortcut to full-roasted flavor with this versatile, down-home side dish from Amelia Sunderland in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Toasted almonds, Parmesan cheese and a full-flavored seasoning blend lend plenty of pizzazz to the crumb topping on these steamed veggies. They're crisp-tender and colorful, too.
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Says Marion Lowery from Medford, Oregon, "These delicious potatoes make a simple, hearty side dish that's extra nutritious."
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This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.
Author: Jennifer Torrey
Classic Santa Maria-style beans are made with a special variety of pink beans called pinquitos. These 'little pink' beans are prepared in a spicy, smoky, tomato/chili sauce that's spiked with not one,...
Author: Chef John
My family loves couscous and this fruity variation is one of our favorites. This is also delicious with other dried fruit such as cranberries and apricots.
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Basil livens up polenta and beans in this colorful, meatless supper from Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas. Add a salad and fresh fruit to complete the nice, light meal.
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Kimchi Fried Rice is deliciously flavorful and quick to prepare! Day old rice is tossed with garlic, ginger, kimchi and gochujang for a slightly spicy yet majorly addictive fried rice.
Author: Laurie McNamara
Collard Greens simmered to melting tenderness, giving their flavorful liquid as a Pot Liquor bonus.
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Cabbage patties recipe - crispy on the outside, soft inside. These fried cabbage balls/patties/cutlets are easy to make and super delicious.
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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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If you like pairing pineapple with your Christmas ham, you'll love this side dish. It's also a great choice for potlucks and church suppers. -Diana Loewen, Benton Harbor, Michigan
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"Curry gives bold flavor to sweet baby carrots in this quick-and-easy side dish," notes Margaret Haugh Heilman of Houston, Texas.
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The mild, minty flavor and almond crunch make this nice side dish for a meal with lamb. People will likely be impressed when you prepare this different and palate-pleasing rice casserole. -Ann Eastman...
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This easy pumpkin risotto tastes like fall and gets a flavor boost from the curry. -Andrea Reaves, Stephens City, Virginia
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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the versatile root vegetable-the sweet potato. Building on traditional recipes used by my mother and grandmother, I've added maple syrup, brown sugar, dried apricots...
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My family looks forward to this side dish every holiday. I add sliced almonds for crunch and garlic for a little kick. -Cheryl Wittman, Bergen, New York
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Apple jelly lightly glazes this bright medley of fresh and frozen fruits. "Since I'm diabetic, I use either low-sugar or sugar-free jelly, then add a packet of artificial sweetener before I serve it,"...
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CRUNCHY and colorful, this side dish has the flavor and texture of creamy coleslaw, but it's served warm. It's a nice change from typical vegetable dishes. I serve it often with any meat entree. -Bernice...
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Instead of reaching for a box of Mexican rice, round out the Southwestern menu with this cilantro-spinach dish from our Test Kitchen.
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With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is so hearty and comforting. We love the dumplings covered in sauerbraten...
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Don't turn away from this recipe because of its name. It's a creamy, comforting dish I know your family will come to love as much as mine does.-Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota
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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to eat canned black-eyed peas again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken,...
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I used to make this dish with lots of butter, brown sugar and cream. I slimmed it down and this low-fat version is just as delicious-my family loves it," writes Shannon Abdollmohammadi from Woodinville,...
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This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos when you place these potatoes on your table. —Cynthia Boberskyj Rochester, NY
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This is the classic noodle kugel that my mom always made for Shabbat dinner. It is incredibly easy to make and tastes so good!
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Your family is going to love the Italian flavors in this mashed potato recipe that is cooked right in your slow cooker. The perfect side dish for any meal!
Author: Crock-Pot Ladies
I made this side dish for the first time on a cold, snowy night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The apple cider adds just a hint of sweetness, and the rosemary and sage add that wintery flavor we...
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This lively dish is a way for my family to eat salsa, which we all enjoy, without tortilla chips.-Kim Lintner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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The skins of red potatoes are very thin and tender, so cooks often choose to leave them on not only for the color but for the extra vitamins. This side dish cooks basically unattended, allowing you to...
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Round out any meal with the natural sweetness of these quick and easy roasted vegetables. "Whole grape tomatoes, onions, peppers, green beans, halved Brussels sprouts and whole cloves of garlic also make...
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This cauliflower dish from Becky Oliver of Fairplay, Colorado is creamy, tasty and has the appearance and texture of mashed potatoes. The onions on top are a really nice, sweet addition that contrasts...
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Healthy spinach, garlic and lemon combine to coat angel hair pasta for a lovely side that'll freshen any meal. -Charlene Anderson, Bonney Lake, Washington
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