The inspiration for this creamy side dish came from a local restaurant. I lightened up the original recipe by using fat-free half-and-half and fat-free cream cheese. I goes great with most any entree....
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I brought this super easy recipe to a school potluck once and it was gone in no time. I've been asked to bring it to every function since. -Jessica Maxwell, Englewood, New Jersey
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I think this is the ultimate dish to make when sweet Jersey corn is in season. Combined with tomatoes, zucchini and basil, it makes for a spectacular side for brunch, lunch or dinner. -Erin Chilcoat, Central...
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When I'm in a hurry to prepare potatoes, I resort to this recipe for skillet potatoes that I created myself. The mix of seasonings is just right and makes a delicious, attractive side dish. It's been a...
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For special meals, here's a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
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This is one comforting side dish that you can prepare ahead. My brother was always quick to dive into these creamy and fluffy potatoes when Mom served them with dinner. My sisters and I kept our eyes on...
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I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers and they tasted delicious together. I took those flavors and developed them into this creamy,...
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This refreshing fruit medley, lightly coated with cherry pie filling, makes a great potluck or picnic dish. "You can substitute other fruits, such as red grapes or bananas, and use strawberry pie filling...
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I sampled this recipe at a 25th anniversary party and was told it was a family favorite, courtesy of a Polish grandmother. I shared the recipe with my sister-in-law's family and she told me her five-year-old...
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"My husband created this smooth tangy sauce back in the 60's," recalls Lois Gelzer of Standish, Maine. "It complements the steamed artichokes, whether they're served warm or cold."
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As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it's also economical. I serve it at our family reunion each Fourth of July,...
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Balsamic vinegar's sweet-tart flavor enhances roasted broccoli spears seasoned with garlic. You can conveniently pop this dish into the oven while a beef roast or turkey is resting. -Nella Parker, Hersey,...
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Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and lower in fat. Best of all: no cleanup! -Lisa Finnegan, Forked River, New Jersey
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Wondering what to do with all of your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It's also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. -Alia...
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Bits of sweet red pepper peek through these pretty polenta squares that have a slightly sweet corn flavor and are generously seasoned with sage. Serve this traditional ethnic side dish with Italian entrees...or...
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If you're looking for a way to break from the usual Christmas sides, look no further. Fresh mushrooms are sauteed to tender perfection, then accompanied by a rich, creamy sauce. It's one dish that's full...
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I'm pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I've made for 25 years. I once served them to a woman who'd been in the restaurant business for half a century. She said they were...
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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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The phrases "holiday dinner" and "low-fat" are seldom used together, unless Rebecca Baird's corn bread stuffing is on the menu. Made with turkey sausage, herbs, fruit and veggies, this recipe lets you...
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In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, like my recipe with bacon, cheddar and green chiles. -Amanda Reed, Nashville, Tennessee
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We camp out often in summer and do a lot of cooking over charcoal. These veggies go great with any grilled meat. Sometimes I also thread brown-and-serve rolls on skewers, brush with melted butter and cook...
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Anything can be in a rice pilaf. Adding peas and baby portobello mushrooms gives it a springlike burst of color and a variety of textures. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
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"My family loves potatoes, and I fix them many different ways. This tasty version is one of our favorites," says Bev Bosveld from Waupun, Wisconsin. Well-seasoned with garlic, thyme, nutmeg and rosemary,...
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You want to add liquid to the risotto a little at a time, stirring constantly and make sure to cook just until it's creamy and the grains are tender.
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I relied on this slow-cooker recipe at Thanksgiving when there was no room in my oven to bake stuffing. The results were fantastic. Even family members who don't usually eat stuffing had some. -Mary Kendall,...
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These are the highest, fluffiest, tastiest potatoes I've ever had. They can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake. This dish is Mom's specialty, and we all especially love the part along...
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Here's an easy and appetizing way to dress up broccoli. Our Test Kitchen staff teamed up that garden-fresh vegetable with roasted red peppers and garlic in this colorful combination. It tastes so good,...
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"I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago," writes Nadene Melton from Euless, Texas. "It's so easy and tasty that it's become a favorite in our family-especially for holidays...
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Enjoy this easy take on a southern specialty by using the convenient slow cooker. Here's an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter or any special feast. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is a fun change of pace stuffed inside these vegetarian cabbage rolls....
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Fresh green beans paired with red potatoes make for an easy and filling side dish. To make it even better, add crumbled bacon! -Kelly Zinn, Cicero, Indiana
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The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's been known to have more than just one serving at a time. It's that good..-Jasmine Rose, Crystal...
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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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After moving to Alabama, I learned my friends and co-workers love sweet potatoes. I roast the potatoes with Dijon, fresh rosemary and a touch of honey. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama
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My grandpa, who gave me this recipe, liked the way the cream cheese and onion dip created a wonderful velvety texture. I often assemble these potatoes the night before, then pop them in the oven the next...
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My aunt made this favorite potato cheese casserole over and over at the request of family and friends. It's a very easy side dish to make. -Lois Jeffery, Chesterland, Ohio
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This creamy, stick-to-your-ribs potato casserole is a perfect accompaniment to an enticing beef roast or baked ham. It's an easy recipe to double when feeding a crowd or a hungry family like mine.&Mdash;...
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This hearty rice can accompany chicken or beef-or stand alone as a tasty meatless entree. "It's quick, easy and delicious," notes Ann Wagenecht of Prophetstown, Illinois.
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My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken. - Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville,...
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This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it's a snap to throw together. The recipe was sent to me by a friend and it's nice to serve at a group picnic. -Barbara Gordon, Roswell,...
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This side dish recipe gives corn a whole new look. Don't be surprised if even your pickiest eater loves it! It's that good!
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This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are in season, but we enjoy it year-round. My daughter especially loves this dish. -Ila...
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This speedy cabbage dish picks up nice flavor from the onion and soy sauce.
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Whenever we get together as a family for major holidays, my kids, nieces and nephews literally beg me to make this sweet potato casserole. It goes together in minutes with canned sweet potatoes, which...
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My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way-grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer's bounty. -Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
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This is an easy, go-to side dish that has lots of flavor. I always have the ingredients on hand and I find it's a easier than a prepackaged rice side dish because the orzo cooks so quickly.-
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