This quick rice dish is a favorite with my family. It's low in fat because it gets it's flavor from herbs, not butter. -Connie Regalado of El Paso, Texas
Author: Taste of Home
Upon my move to the Low Country of South Carolina, I was introduced to red rice, a traditional Deep South dish. I experimented with a recipe and this is the result.
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I'm a vegetarian and enjoy experimenting with vegetable combinations. This relatively fat-free dish with squash, onion, green pepper, tomatoes and seasonings goes well with any meal.-Suzanne Pelegrin,...
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Golden raisins are a sweet addition to this time-saving treatment for carrots. Gay Duhon from Paulina, Louisiana shares the speedy skillet side dish that's mildly flavored with maple syrup.
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I got the recipe for these irresistible potatoes from a friend in my country line-dance club several years ago. It's a favorite at every potluck I've taken it to. So when I married Cliff on our farm, this...
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A deliciously fresh and colorful wild rice and orzo salad with a champagne vinaigrette. Serve this with salmon or shrimp, grilled chicken or as a meatless main dish.
Author: Laurie McNamara
This recipe came from our youngest daughter who especially likes to prepare it at Christmas. The crunchy topping and touch of sweet maple syrup make it our favorite side dish for turkey or ham.
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My grandma always grew beets and then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. These roasted beets with fresh herbs and tangy goat cheese are wonderful in the winter or they can...
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"This recipe is a tasty variation on traditional squash with brown sugar and butter," informs Jeanne Bunders of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. Orange juice and apple chunks lend a subtle sweetness to the pleasing...
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"THIS SWEET POTATO casserole could be a dessert-it has just the right touch of sweetness. But we serve this tasty side dish with our meal, like most people do with their own favorite sweet potato recipes....
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Dried pinto beans are cooked with delicious seasonings for several hours until tender and then mashed into yummy "refried" beans...without the frying!
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This is a super side dish, and we also enjoy it as a light entree with corn bread and salad.-Darlene Owen, Reedsport, Oregon
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Green chilies add a little zip to this side dish but do no overpower this casserole's down-home appeal. It's a side dish the kids enjoyed as much as the adults did.-Karen Darrell, Bethalto, Illinois
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I've been serving this festive appetizer for years. Everyone comments on how pretty it is. I especially like it because it's so easy to make.-Leola Seltmann, Witchita, Kansas
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Kailene Stewart of Oceanside, California writes, "My sister-in-law served this savory pie when we visited her in Illinois, and my husband, who is not fond of zucchini, actually had seconds. With its has...
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Green beans with mustard butter sauce is a quick and easy side dish with only 5 ingredients!
Author: Kathryn Doherty
Homemade Creamed Corn is a perfect corn side dish that adds a colorful and rich flavor to any of your main dish meals. Indulgent and delicious, you cannot go wrong with this mouthwatering and tasty corn...
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish
5 ingredient super simple potato salad, perfect for summer BBQs and kid friendly. Easy to make the day before.
Author: Kylie
These fried eggplants are so crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside. Really quick and easy recipe. Great side dish or appetizer for the weekend or holidays. A must try recipe!
Author: TheCookingFoodie
To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My carrots with orange and cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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The sweetness of pears and tangy flavor of cranberries really complement the squash. This dish has become a favorite at family holiday meals.-Patty Baumann, Savannah, Missouri
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This is my version of an ultimate baked potato. Rich brie, crispy bacon and cremini mushrooms transform the humble baked potato into something really special. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
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When the weather turns cooler in fall, these baked apples from my mom are sure to warm you up. Our family enjoys them with turkey, pork...even meat loaf. My husband and I like to add a bit more horseradish...
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Roasted red sweet peppers add a dash of color to this hearty potato casserole. It has become a dinner tradition of ours at Christmas-time. -Sherri Jackson Chillicothe, Ohio
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"My family really likes these peas," says Kelly Gerhardt. They make an appearance at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa for holiday dinners. We've downsized the recipe for you to enjoy anytime!
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This wonderful vegetable dish, with a touch of curry, has been served in our home for the past decade on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even folks who say they don't like broccoli or cauliflower enjoy this...
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If you can't find ripe, juicy cherry tomatoes, substitute small wedges of ripe beefsteak tomatoes.
Author: Tasha DeSerio
"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra...
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Grape jelly is the "secret ingredient" that sweetens these beans! They're wonderful alongside burgers or other sandwiches and sure to be a hit at parties and family reunions, too. Jessie Sarrazin of Livingston,...
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My husband and I love this recipe as newlyweds, and now that our children are grown, we are enjoying it again. As soon as the weather turns cool, we get hungry for this squash dish, filled with savory...
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Colorful potatoes, a fun farmers market find, are flecked with home-grown herbs and have a peppery bite tamed by cool sour cream. Red potatoes will work in this recipe you won't be able to stop eating!...
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The recipe for this pretty medley comes from Elizabeth MacAulay in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. "Last spring, when asparagus was in the stores, my sister found this recipe, tried it and thought...
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Mushy peas are the perfect accompaniment for fish and chips! This classic British dish is made from dried marrowfat peas.
Author: Pat Nyswonger
"Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for my family without the buttery, pecan-topped sweet potato bake they've come to love with their turkey. Now with a third less cholesterol, 25 percent fewer calories...
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Crispy, delicious 5 Guys Cajun Fries are easy to make at home with cajun seasoning! Known for their heaping bag of french fry servings, this burger chain's has plenty of devoted fans. Usually deep fried,...
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"This comforting skillet side dish has been a huge hit with my family from the first time I served it," relates Anna Mary Beiler of Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
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"Because so many people are watching their weight nowadays, I came up with these light bites that everyone enjoys," writes Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri.
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A summery vegetarian side dish: artichoke risotto or Risotto ai Carciofi, with bright notes of zesty lemon, perfumed thyme and basil. Easily adapted to be vegan, can be made with fresh and steamed artichokes...
Author: Florentina
This is a side dish for everyone. Great taste and very versatile! You can change this recipe many different ways to suit your taste, for example, add slivered or shaved almonds, don't add mushrooms etc....
Author: Semigourmet
Hearty vegetables are flavored with honey and tahini, then roasted for this side dish from our Test Kitchen. It's perfect for light and bold entrees alike.
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As the caretaker for a private home, I sometimes cook for the young family who lives there. Although I'm an old-fashioned cook, my job has me trying new flavors. Everyone likes these grilled vegetables....
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"I created this when trying to recreate a fantastic dish we tried at a resort. It's a great source of fresh vegetables and is also low fat." Charlene Chambers - Ormond Beach, Florida
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Learnhow to make Nokedli or Hungarian dumplings, the perfect side dish forpaprikash, goulash, or pörkölt. A fool-proof nokedli recipe for the bestdumplings.
Author: Adina
"I was cooking summer squash for dinner when my grandchildren informed me they'd just had it the night before," writes Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "To disguise the vegetables, I added pasta,...
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