Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could almost be eaten on its own! - Lisa Speer,...
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Our Test Kitchen created this recipe for this creamy herbed vegetable lasagna. It's also a great option for a vegetarian main dish.
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Squash gets pleasantly sweet and spicy flavors from maple syrup and cinnamon in this recipe. -Betty Kay Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
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This is my Grandma Ostendorf's corn recipe I grew up enjoying. Now a grandmother myself, I still serve this comfy, delicious side as a family classic. -Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa
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The recipe was passed down from some of my Ukrainian relatives. I love using the fresh dill from my garden to make the sauce.-Dannealle Misson, Pembina, North Dakota
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I am a member of a community supported agriculture farm. I once received the most delicious garlic and garden-fresh zucchini in a seasonal box. That's when I came up with this fabulous recipe. -Joe Cherry,...
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Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. I usually prepare these potatoes when I'm having company. Since they cook in the slow cooker, there's plenty of room on the stove...
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A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread of your choice is all you'll need for a filling lunch or dinner. It's so versatile, you can even...
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Even my picky daughter loves this one! My yogurt dressing on crunchy veggie salad makes a cool and creamy side dish. -Lynn Cluff, Littlefield, Arizona
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No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies simply seasoned with garlic and olive oil. It's guaranteed to make an impression....
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I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy vegetable. She cooked with it all the time.-Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California
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My grandmother made the best southern collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. -Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida
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"Pretty enough for company, this asparagus dish has a delightful citrus flavor," says field editor Lucy Meyring of Walden, Colorado.
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This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in stores. -Sarah Eiden, Enid, Oklahoma
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With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs well with any entree, and it's cheaper than store-bought, too.-Marjorie Arp,...
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This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. -Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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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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I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas
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Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did...
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"I was surprised to see how quickly my friends gobbled this dish up," chuckles Sue Davis, Wausau, Wisconsin. "Excusing myself, I flew into the kitchen, chopped up more onions and apples, quickly fried...
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Looking for something a little more exciting than boiled pasta to serve with a chicken entree, Greta Igl found inspiration and just-picked flavor in her herb garden. "I love using fresh herbs whenever...
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Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just about any main course.-Sandra Novotny, Windsor, Pennsylvania
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THIS simple dish has a surprise in flavor with the touch of lemon and a fresh taste with the addition of parsley. The great color makes any entree pleasing to the eye.
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"NEBRASKA, where I grew up, is a farming state, and we always had lots of vegetables at our table. This recipe has got to be one of the easiest and best-tasting ways to serve cauliflower. I have to admit...
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Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome addition. I came up with this recipe as a way to serve something crunchy and fruity with a...
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This colorful veggie recipe happened by accident. One evening , I didn't have room on the grill for all the things I wanted to prepare, so I threw two of the dishes together and came up with this medley....
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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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My farm box had too many greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes and garlic in a dish that quickly disappears. -Martha Neth, Aurora, Colorado
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Cornmeal and kernel corn give a double dose of harvest flavor to the soft dumplings. I serve them with chicken and gravy.
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Stir-fried Cabbage cooks quickly so it stays crisp and keeps its bright color. "I serve economical cabbage often," Carol says. "Prepared this way, it's an excellent side dish with any entree."
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With six kids at home, I try to grow as much of our own food as possible, and our big potato patch means easy and affordable meals for much of the year. For this fresh and tasty side dish, I season red...
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Rich and creamy, this simple-to-fix dish will make guests think you fussed. The recipe calls for packaged hash brown potatoes so there's no peeling or cutting. -Suzan Ward, Post Falls, Idaho
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Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a bit of French flair. -Chuck Mallory, Chicago, Illinois
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This colorful pasta toss is sure to brighten your dinner table. Garlic, basil and a splash of white wine accent the sweet peppers and spiral pasta. For a fun and different look, you can substitute bow...
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The next time you make elbow pasta, our home economists recommend that you cook up a double batch. Then turn the leftovers into a delightful new dish.
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This delicious, easy to make recipe is great as a side dish, or as a main dish served over short grain brown and wild rice.
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This recipe showcases a creamy sauce with shallot-and-chive cheese. The toasted pine nuts add crunch. Just a few ingredients-so easy! -Becky Ellis, Roanoke, Virginia
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Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even kids to eat their nutritious sweet potatoes. This is a terrific Thanksgiving side dish....
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My sister gave me this fluffy salad recipe that whips up in a jiffy. Unlike many gelatin recipes, there's no need to have the salad set for hours, so it's great for unexpected company. -Stacey Meyer, Merced,...
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I've made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all times. -Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
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Kids of all ages get a kick out of this recipe. I make it by mounding mashed potatoes into the shape of a mountain, putting a crater in the middle, and filling it with cheese sauce and drizzling some down...
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I had never made or even eaten this dish before meeting my husband. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! -Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky
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I created my hash to taste like a dish from a northern Arizona restaurant we always loved. We round it out with eggs and toast made from homemade bread. -Denise Chelpka, Phoenix, Arizona
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Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a favorite. -Cynthia Hanus-Beard, Tamarac, Florida
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So simply prepared yet so satisfyingly good, these thinly sliced mushrooms are creamy, mild and comforting.
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For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we enjoy them cold, too. -Veronica Downen, Crystal Beach,...
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