This savory dish is a hit at every church dinner. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make the recipe your own. -Amy Inman, Hiddenite, North Carolina
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Here's a different treatment for zucchini that's a favorite in our home. Even though the creamy Parmesan sauce is homemade, the recipe's cooking time is short. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey
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This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles can be substituted, but I prefer homemade noodles...and so does everyone else. -Kathleen...
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These hearty potatoes are fully loaded. They can be changed up a zillion different ways, but this is my favorite, featuring three kinds of cheese plus cream cheese and cottage cheese. -Kathleen Gill, Pahrump,...
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The flavors really blend well in this casserole. The crunch of the cornflakes adds to the texture contrast.
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My family loves stuffing. It occurred to me that if the traditional seasonings could be incorporated into the bread itself, I wouldn't have to start with plain bread cubes to make my stuffing. So I came...
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I came up with this ranch pasta after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it's easy to throw...
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This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer potlucks and picnics, or to pair up with a wide variety of entrees. You'll love the...
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Roasting vegetables like broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts is a great way to serve them, and almost any veggie combo works. - Suzan Crouch, Grand Prairie, Texas
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Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This is an amazing side dish, but if you slice the fennel a bit smaller, it also makes a great stuffing...
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The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They're a must on my family's Christmas menu. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina
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As retired farmers, my husband and I enjoy delicious, down-home foods. These onions and beets have just the right amount of sweetness, so they complement a variety of main dishes.-Violet Klause, Onoway,...
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Panko bread crumbs have a coarser texture than ordinary bread crumbs, which you can also use to coat the tomatoes. However, the panko crumbs will give them a uniquely light and crispy texture. -Jacquelynne...
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While broccoli florets and chunks of red pepper give these stir-fry vegetables plenty of color, it's the fresh gingerroot, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil that round out the flavor. -Mary Relyea, Canastota,...
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My husband has become a gourmet cook and these sliced baked potatoes are a part of his favorite meal. It is easy to assemble and delicious with its simple ingredients.
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These tangy spears make a great addition to a relish tray. Field editor Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada, shares her easy recipe.
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My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add a tasty touch.
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My husband is a rancher who loves a hearty potato dish, so consider these spuds with cheddar and spinach cowboy-approved. My crowd never leaves leftovers. -Jody Augustyn, Loup City, Nebraska
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While the entree cooks, fix a speedy stovetop side dish of Spicy Carrots. "After my sister brought the carrots to a family gathering, my husband begged me to asked for the recipe," recalls Dawn Flanigan...
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Ann Dockendorf of Clearwater, Minnesota coats pasta with a succulent blend of lemon and herbs, then sprinkles it with Parmesan cheese. "Serve it as a versatile side dish...or dress it up with cooked chicken...
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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen...
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This side dish is a winner. Not only do I like the flavor, I love the fact that it's so easy.
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I've taken this dish to many church dinners and receive good comments every time. If your children won't eat cabbage, try making this recipe for them (but don't tell them what's in it!).
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I love this recipe because it combines the freshness of garden green beans with a warm and tangy dressing. It's a wonderful, quick and easy side. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
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The Eagle Cap wilderness is a beautiful area in the nearby Wallowa Mountains where wild mushrooms are abundant in spring. Guests enjoy the distinctive flavors of the homemade sauce infused with Marsala...
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You won't miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It's well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy. This dish is always a hit at potlucks. -Nan Rickey,...
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The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! -Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon
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This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture and additional flavor and protein, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts just before...
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My family begs me to make mashed sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love this recipe because it can be made a day ahead and warmed up before the big meal. -Senja Merrill, Sandy, Utah
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Here's an especially versatile side dish, showcasing Italian seasonings.
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Living on this beautiful Canadian island, we often grill out, so we can eat while enjoying the scenery. This tempting veggie dish is the perfect accompaniment to any barbecue fare. To make the recipe even...
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These grill-friendly veggies make it a cinch to offer a healthful variety of produce in one dish. Their robust flavors play off each other beautifully.-Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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This savory side dish from Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California is reason enough to give zucchini extra space in your garden. "I like to serve these veggie-stuffed boats with a loaf of homemade bread...
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My mom got a garlic roaster and soon my kitchen was overflowing with heads of sweet, gooey, roasted garlic. This recipe, one of my many experiments, was a favorite of my family. The roasted garlic is mild...
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I began making this creamy side dish years ago as a way to get my kids to eat broccoli. They've since grown up, but still request this satisfying dish. It's truly a family favorite. -Barbara Uhl, Wesley...
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No holiday meal in our home is complete without this dish handed down by my Finnish grandmother. It makes an excellent complement to turkey, beef or ham. -Doris Hubert, East Killingly, Connecticut
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Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will complement just about any main course.
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Everyone who eats this dish raves about it. I love it when something so good is so easy to make.-Breta Soldat, Johnston, Iowa
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Don't be fooled by this recipe-it only looks complicated. long ago, one of our daughters passed it on along with squash from her first garden.-Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa
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Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask for the recipe. Sometimes I'll substitute broccoli for all or half the cauliflower, and the green veggie tastes just as...
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A co-worker from Louisiana shared hearty helpings of this delightful dressing (and copies of the recipe!) more than 20 years ago. It's been a "must" on my Thanksgiving menu ever since.
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Here's a sweet side dish my family loves. It's wonderful on its own, but you can use it to top pancakes or french toast for breakfast, too. -Shirley Heston, Pickerington, Ohio
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Dill and oregano do a nice job of dressing up this dish. It makes a great side with savory lamb or pork chops. -Laura Nurse, Lilburn, Georgia
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This recipe has great eye as well as stomach appeal. I like to serve it in a pretty glass bowl.
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"With rice and this mix on hand, you can whip up a tasty side dish whenever you need one," says Linnea Rein from Topeka, Kansas. "It goes with any meat and has superb flavor."
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After the turkey's done, I dial up the oven temp and roast carrots and squash for this yummy side. That frees me up to start the gravy. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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In Siloam Springs, Arkansas, David Bias adds bacon to this zippy rice dish for a flavorful change of pace. "Being big fans of Mexican food, my family loves this recipe," he shares.
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