Here's a scrumptious lighter version of traditional candied sweet potatoes. -North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
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"I came up with the recipe when my garden was producing like crazy and I had lots of fresh zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes," writes Dawn E Bryant of Thedford, Nebraska. "I combined the three, added...
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Celebrate the arrival of spring by serving this delightful strudel for Easter brunch. Watch the savory slices disappear from the table!
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You can embellish the basic method, adding peas or fava beans to make a spring vegetable mélange, or you can toss the sautéed asparagus with hot pasta. Or serve this as a side dish for roast chicken,...
Author: Janet Fletcher
This creamy carrot casserole is always a hit. An easy-to-fix but very special side dish, it goes well with almost any meat or poultry. Even though I serve these dressed-up-carrots often, my family still...
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At the heart of this recipe is plenty of flavor, according to Valree Augustine of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. "The artichokes, tomatoes and other ingredients blend together so well that I often make...
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My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to game hens. -Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio
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Air-fryer carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies. -Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
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Tender broccoli and crunchy pecans make this a side dish with lots of flavor in every bite. Try using different veggies such as frozen green beans or Brussels sprouts, thawed for the broccoli.
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Our small community is the cheese capital of Manitoba. This is a favorite recipe from my husband's aunt, who works at the local cheese factory.
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"My sister-in-law served this healthy vegetable dish to my husband and I," writes Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "We liked it so much she gave me the recipe, and now I serve it in my home."
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This cheesy cauliflower side dish had long been a family favorite. It always makes a pretty presentation on our holiday table.-Karen Jean Johann, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
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I came up with this recipe one day when I didn't have many groceries in the house. My kids named it Hobo Hash because it didn't have a lot in it and could be cooked in one pan.-Linda Hendershott, St. Joseph,...
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"My husband, our two young sons and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish," relates Lorna Plett of Riverton, Manitoba. "The brown rice makes it extra nutritious...and it's a great way to use...
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Cranberry relish with Jello is tangy, sweet, and easy to make with fresh cranberries and cherry Jello. Make this recipe for your holidays!
Author: Kevin Is Cooking
Ginger, salt and pepper team up to coat tender carrots in a butter glaze. This vegetable is a nice accompaniment to a variety of meals.
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"My daughter is a vegetarian, so I created this colorful side dish to serve with vegetables. She asks for it once a week," says Lucille Goers of Seminole, Florida. Chopped sweet peppers, onion and almonds...
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These pretty little patties are loaded with flavor and hold their shape well. Celery, onion, bread crumbs and seasonings cook up tender.
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Fried cabbage with bacon and onions - salty, sweet, buttery, hearty, and so delicious - this Irish inspired recipe is a huge hit for the whole family!
Author: Courtney O'Dell
When you only have a few potatoes and want them mashed, fill in with parsnips -a root vegetable similar in shape to a carrot. The first frost of the season turns their starch to sugar, giving parsnips...
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"My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for the home-style breadcrumb topping and creamy, comforting flavor. It doesn't taste...
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I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a healthier version of a classic American staple. -Amanda West, Shelbyville, Tennessee
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I'm a pastor's wife, and I often find myself cooking for large groups. I first put together Potato Onion Supreme for a wedding shower dinner when our organist's son got married. Afterward, I had three...
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This recipe is a fresh flavorful vegetable dish. People will think you fussed when you offer this elegant skillet side dish.-Cherie Sechrist, Red Lion, Pennsylvania
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See how to freeze corn on the cob because there isn't anything better than pulling a bag of sweet freezer corn out on winter days! Freezing corn is so much easier than you think!
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Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They'll simmer to perfection in minutes.-James Schend, Deputy Food Editor
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This tasty side dish from our Test Kitchen has just enough cayenne pepper to warm a frosty night and can hold its own with most meat entrees. Golden, caramelized onions add a dressed-up touch.
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These baked beans are nothing like the canned variety you may be used to. The rich sauce has wonderful smokiness from chopped bacon and a subtle sweetness from maple syrup.-Elizabeth Horton, Brattleboro,...
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Whether you're looking for a fun appetizer or a tasty side dish, these potato skins are sure to fill the bill! Mary Plummer of DeSoto, Kansas tops potato shells with Canadian bacon, chopped tomato and...
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This is an old French-Canadian recipe. We use pure maple syrup, but it's the apple slices that make this my favorite recipe for baked beans.
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Classic French Tomatoes Provencal is an easy and beautiful side dish of oven roasted tomatoes topped with crispy breadcrumbs and herbs.
Author: Lana Stuart
Easy cheese fondue recipe with white wine is a perfect gourmet appetizer that you can make at home! Cheeses like emmental, gruyere and cheddar work best for a silky, creamy, indulgent swiss fondue. Amazing...
Author: Richa
This sweet, comforting side dish is a very creamy casserole that resembles corn pudding.-Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
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"These flavorful fries are the first thing we make when the zucchini in our garden is ready," relates Debbie Brunssen of Randolph, Nebraska. "I fry several batches because our family of eight loves these...
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This recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser at summer gatherings. It's easy to make the day before and just pop on the grill during the picnic.
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Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment to a curry feast. The Hairy Bikers add whole cardamom, cloves, bay and cinnamon for a heady fragrance, along with a nice bit of butter and chicken stock for a rich...
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"Even people who say they don't like spinach ask for the recipe for this cheesy vegetable bake," says Dorothy Tobison of Coleman, Wisconsin. And at 39¢ a serving, the savory side dish is as inexpensive...
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Sweet potato wedges are seasoned to please in this savory side dish from Gay Nel Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. "My husband and I love the sweet spuds any way they are cooked," she notes. "This recipe from...
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Perfect sauce to put on steaks like Steak Diane, baked fish, flounder, fried fish or crab cakes and stuffed crab.
Author: Jane Hebert
My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every Christmas.-Edna Means, Iola, Kansas
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Dress up broccoli with a lemony bread-crumb topping, and you might be surprised with the luscious result ... not to mention the positive reaction from guests.
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I never thought I liked brussel sprouts until I was given this very old recipe. It's delicious and may just change your mind about Brussel sprouts! *It's not a good idea to add salt to this recipe, as...
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"This is one of my favorite ways to cook green beans. Everyone loves it!" -Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio
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This side dish is a big hit on any occasion. I've been making it for at least 35 years, and it was made by my mother before me.-Kathleen Valle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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"The addition of whole-wheat flour to these buttery noodles pumps up the nutrition and fiber of this special side dish." Paula Young - Tiffin, Ohio
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Simply seasoned, these creamy mashed potatoes go so well with Mom's meat loaf. They've always been a favorite at our house. You can make the potatoes ahead and keep them warm, covered, in the baking pan...
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To dress up plain brussels sprouts, Travis Flack of Seminole, Florida adds apple, bacon and a little fresh thyme to steamed sprouts then simmers for a tasty accompaniment to almost any meal.
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Considering how fast our five children and 16 grandkids finish off these cheesy carrots at Sunday suppers, the "Zippy" in the title is appropriate! I came from a clan of avid cookers. At age 85, my mom's...
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