Apples, fruit juices, currants and cranberries bring a refreshing tang to this pilaf. It's my adaptation of a different recipe.
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Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think the nuts add a healthy crunch. -Victoria Pederson, Ham Lake, Minnesota
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This colorful rice dish really bursts with the taste of bacon. Plus, the hot pepper sauce really adds spice!
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This rich and creamy potato side dish is my go-to for potlucks. It's super easy to double, so I usually do. Folks almost always take seconds, and I almost always get compliments. -Shelia Schmitt, Topeka,...
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The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta dish will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky and fresh-flavored, this will be a hit. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
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The beauty of this dish is it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A bit of savory, a touch of sweet and the perfect creaminess of the risotto make it a game-changer. Feel free to replace the consomme...
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A lighter version of a classic white sauce coats the cauliflower in this dish that's perfect for a potluck buffet. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Imagine homemade noodles that are green! Bernice Smith from Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota reports, "This easy recipe gives 'from scratch' satisfaction even if you've never made noodles."
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Baby carrots go over big when seasoned with the subtle taste of rosemary. I like to sprinkle raisins on top for a combination of sweet and savory. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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For a fun vegetable dish, try these tender carrots in a sauce that gets its zip from horseradish. With a crunchy crumb topping and comforting sauce, it will tempt even those who usually don't care for...
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While vacationing in France, I learned the importance of serving foods that look as good as they taste. This simple side dish is colorful and has guests for seconds.-Sarah Burks, Wathena, Kansas
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This scaled-down green bean casserole recipe takes a spin on the classic side dish. You can replace the green beans with any other frozen veggies. I like a mixture of carrots, broccoli and cauliflower....
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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 refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks with wonderful flair, and everything she makes is delicious as well...
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Round out a variety of menus with this side dish that lends a delicious pop of color. "If you have them, use leftover veggies. People are always surprised at how easy this dish is!" Margaret Wilson - Sun...
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It's almost hard to believe that such a satisfying side dish can be so easy to make. This recipe calls for just four basic ingredients.-Pattie Ann Forssberg, Logan, Kansas
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Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer...
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Bulgur Pilaf is a Middle Eastern dish made with vegetables and spices. It's made in three easy steps and takes less than 25 minutes!
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It's easy to see why this pretty orange side dish is a seasonal favorite for my family.-Linda Hoffman, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying yet still summery meal. -Betsy Hite,...
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This is a refreshing angel hair pasta salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get my family to eat their vegetables. -Janette Garner, Carmel, Indiana
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Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner for any entree. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!
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This rich, sweet dish was served on my first visit to my new in-laws 40 years ago. It's a colorful family favorite compatible with other fresh garden vegetables such as cabbage and green beans.
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This is a slightly sweet noodle pudding. It can be served as a side dish, at brunch, or after a fast such as Yom Kippur.
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This sweet fruit dish is a terrific complement to salty ham on Easter morning. Apricot is a tasty change from the more common pineapple. -Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas
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Years ago, when I was searching for just the right thing to perk up a meal, my neighbor suggested these pancakes. They did the trick! Golden brown, crisp and cheesy, they make a deliciously different dish...
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Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of main dishes. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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This pretty pink mixture, rich with yummy fruit and nuts, is sure to disappear in a hurry. It's a sweet and speedy treat that can be served as a dessert or salad. -Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama
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Sweet potatoes take a different twist in this whipped side dish that pairs them with carrots. It's subtly sweet and has just a hint of garlic, while the nut and crumb topping adds a fun crunch to any holiday...
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This casserole goes over well whenever I take it to a gathering. Even though I have to double the recipe, it's still an inexpensive side dish for our large family of 10.
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This comforting blend of sweet potatoes, apples and pecans has a small yield, so you won't end up with a pan of leftovers. Now that our three boys are grown, I cook for just my husband and me.-Marjorie...
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For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip up.-Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
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This hearty side dish will bring good taste and a dash of holiday color to any table, promises Mary Bauer in Wichita, Kansas. "It's great with almost any entree." TIP: Adding a cup of leftover diced chicken...
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This fluffy and flavorful couscous takes only moments to prepare. "I use couscous a lot because it cooks quickly and is so versatile-you can add almost any vegetable to it." Claudia Ruiss - Massapequa,...
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This recipe uses hollowed-out whole tomatoes as cups for savory bread stuffing.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana
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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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A savory mix of seasonings adds zip to Daphne Blandford's satisfying dish that's loaded with beans, rice, vegetables and cheese. "We enjoy it as a light entree with garlic bread and fresh spinach salad,"...
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Pair this tasty veggie side with almost any meat or fish entree. -AMY WINGENTER, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
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"My daughters and I get together on Friday nights to try out new recipes, and we like to use a lot of herbs," says field editor Harriet Stichter of Milford, Indiana. "I don't care for mashed potatoes,...
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I make this salad for all occasions-it goes well with any kind of meat. I often take this salad to potlucks, and there's never any left over. The celery, carrots and dry mustard are a special touch not...
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This recipe is a family favorite that always stirs up good memories and moments. It's requested for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday parties, potlucks and other gatherings. It's simple to make and delicious...
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Take stuffing one step further with these fun single-serving portions baked in a muffin pan. The apples really keep them fresh, and even kids love them. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama
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We have always loved soufflés, but I got tired of making the white sauce for them. One day I substituted condensed soup for the white sauce, and we all thought it was great. When we started watching our...
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"I often serve this side-dish casserole to company because it's easy to make and looks so appealing," says Vicki Schrupp of Little Falls, Minnesota. "The crumb topping is very flavorful."
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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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Making this delicious, savory casserole in the slow cooker saves oven space, but you can bake it in the oven if you prefer. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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This super easy side dish is a wonderful picnic or potluck recipe. It's a beautiful, surprising mix that leaves guests and family raving. You can substitute any kind of nut for the pine nuts or even replace...
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