"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "This quick-to-fix recipe makes a wonderful after-work meal served with...
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A unique and special presentation for broccoli, these timbales are real crowd-pleasers. -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Before serving, you may want to add some more chopped nuts over the top of each potato. -Mary Davis, Montrose, Iowa
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It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior,...
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"When I prepare a rather plain entree like baked chicken for dinner, I try to make an interesting side dish like this one," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "The crisp-tender veggies, seasoned with...
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"When a friend and I decided to grow zucchini, we had no idea what the results would be," details Rose LaCore of Elizabeth, Minnesota. "We made everything we could think of to use up our crop. This recipe,...
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A friend once told me about a potato dish her mother used to make. She remembered that Swiss cheese and butter were standouts. Here's my re-creation-and my friend actually liked it better than her mom's...
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Celeriac remoulade is one of the simplest salads you will ever come across, perfect as a side dish or with some leaves for a healthy light lunch.
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If you're looking for new ways to prepare the many carrots coming from your garden, this should do the trick. The carrot flavor really comes through.
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During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple veggie choice into a simple grilled side dish. For spicier sprouts, season with red pepper flakes...
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This delicious cheesy casserole is made with the bounty from my garden. The dish includes a sunny medley of summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. It's so nice to cook with those abundant...
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Pie isn't just for dessert anymore. Stacking thinly sliced potatoes with layers of minced jalapenos and crumbled Cotija cheese helps turn ordinary spuds into something truly spectacular...especially when...
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You can play with the flavor of this recipe by changing the type of blue cheese you use-from sharp Stilton to saltier Gorgonzola.-Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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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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What's a family gathering or potluck without at least one pasta salad? This one's great freshly made or for several days after. We like it warm or cold. -Karen Hentges, Bakersfield, California
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This fast-and-fresh side dish is courtesy of Judy Harris of Brainerd, Minnesota.
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A double dose of corn - whole kernel plus cream style - teams up with broccoli in this colorful side dish. The green and yellow went well with my table decorations, which included toy John Deere farm equipment....
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We love it when side dishes pop with color, like the bright pepper accents you'll see in this light and fluffy couscous. It's a scrumptious and welcome switch from baked potatoes or rice. -Taste of Home...
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Yellow summer squash combine with convenient cornbread mix, sour cream, and onion for a side-dish casserole to accompany your weeknight dinners.
Author: Lana Stuart
Add a few simple herbs to this microwave-fast recipe for a nutritious veggie side dish. Melissa Just - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Two types of legumes, brown basmati rice, and goda masala are cooked in an Instant Pot® for a traditionally flavored Indian classic. Goda masala is a coconut-based seasoning, which gives this dish a fragrant...
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A friend gave me this recipe years ago. It's a marvelous dish to go with any meat...also a vegetable dish that will "keep" if your dinner party happens to be running late!
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Every family seems to have a favorite stuffing recipe. My family and I have been making this one for many years. It's so delicious that no gravy is required! -Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York
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For a flavorful side dish, try this fried cabbage and bacon. It's not only delicious, but fast to fix when you need to get dinner on the table quickly. -Lori Thompson, New London, Texas
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After our two children became adults and left home, I continued to cook meals as usual. Soon we became tired of having to eat the same leftovers several days in a row, so I sat down and came up with this...
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This delicious combination has a sweet and tart flavor with a hint of bacon and apple that marries well together. -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois
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Even people who typically shy away from beets will polish these off. This healthy canned vegetable recipe is quick to make, too, since you start with canned beets. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
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Yellow squash, green asparagus and red onion help usher in the flavors of springtime. For an Asian flavor twist, substitute soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar (reducing the salt due to the soy sauce)....
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When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. I toss in cumin and chili powder to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots and squash. -Courtney Stultz, Columbus,...
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The crushed red pepper comes through in these zippy potatoes shared by Marilyn Weaver of Sparks, Maryland. "This dish is good with or without the onion," she promises. "Either way, you're not likely to...
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My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. -Carol Gillespie,...
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EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them. These puffs are fun for a holiday meal and easy to prepare for any...
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Fresh, filling and packed with flavor, this is a great make-ahead idea for a snack or mini meal you can enjoy all weekend! -Keith Dreitlein, Cranston, Rhode Island
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Roasting the cauliflower really brings out its flavor in this side dish. Even folks who aren't cauliflower lovers like it this way. -Joann Fritzler, Belen, New Mexico
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This is one of the best (and most simple) ways I've found to serve broccoli. It's also good with Parmesan if you don't have the Asiago cheese. -cjintexas, Tasteofhome.com, Community
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This pasta puttanesca recipe is great for a big gathering. It works well as a starter dish or as a main dish for a smaller group. One peeled, diced carrot may be used in place of the sugar for a milder,...
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A lot of celery is grown in this area, and this recipe is one of my favorites that features our "star crop". It's a very colorful dish and is perfect for get-togethers.
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Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. -Jean Greenfield, San Anselmo, California
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This delicious pasta dish reminds me of a cross between spaghetti and cheese pizza. I appreciate this quick-to-make meal on busy weeknights.-Christopher Gordon, Springfield, Missouri
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This traditional French dish is always welcome at our table. It makes great use of summer's garden bounty.--Donna Rushing, Balk, Alabama
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I like to make this recipe in the fall and winter for special occasions because it's very colorful, tasty and healthy. It's a hearty side that complements many different meat dishes. -Krystine Kercher,...
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I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and often experiment with flavors compatible to the many vegetables I prepare. My nephew, who lived with me for a year while going to graduate school, thought this...
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Here's a great way to use up that often overabundant vegetable-zucchini! Perfect for potlucks and everyday dinners, it's sure to become a recipe you reach for frequently.
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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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Rich and decadent describe this deliciously different vegetable side dish featuring three kinds of cheese.
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This dish is simply delish. I'm glad a friend gave me the recipe. My family loves it, and so do I. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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Convenient baby-cut carrots star in this colorful, quick-to-fix side dish from Lisa McNeece of Bakersfield, California. Lisa's on staff at Grimmway Farms, top grower and processor of baby-cut carrots.
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