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Dried Fruit and Sausage Dressing

This recipe was developed by one of our freelance food stylists, Suzanne Breckenridge. I make it every Thanksgiving, and my husband always hopes for leftovers! -Stephanie Marchese

Author: Taste of Home

Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

A lovely and creamy side dish of cheesy Au-Gratin potatoes made simple in your slow cooker. These potatoes are great at the holidays or any special occasion. Or just make them when you are craving a cheesy...

Author: Crock-Pot Ladies

Zucchini & Corn with Cilantro

This crisp and cool side dish is perfect with any Southwestern-themed meal, from tacos to tostadas. -Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Potato Rosettes

"When I make these attractive mashed potato rosettes. I usually double or triple the recipe so I have more to freeze," reports Florence Arbes from Courtland, Minnesota. "It's easy to pull out only as many...

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Crab Corn Pudding

This special dish is a wonderful first course for a small gathering of friends around the holidays. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma

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Dutch Potato Poultry Stuffing

For as far as we can trace, all my ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch. Add to that the fact my father was a potato farmer, and you see why we never had a holiday dinner without potato "filling" (Pennsylvania...

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Garlic Roasted Potatoes

This is a wonderful dish to make for company, since the aroma of garlic gets everyone anxious to taste it-and they're never disappointed! I like all kinds of cooking, but I especially enjoy trying Italian...

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Lemony Green Onion Rice

This dish from Rose Harman of Hays, KS is as easy as sautéing some simple ingredients and tossing in cooked instant rice. And it pairs well with lots of main courses. "It's an especially good accompaniment...

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Supreme Green Vegetable Bake

My paternal grandmother passed this recipe down to me. She also offered comments on different ways to prepare this dish, "so as not to become bored with the same old dish over and over." She was a great...

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Golden Corn Puff

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. It's something different and very simple to make. My husband, Rich, and I especially like it because corn is our favorite vegetable.

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Smoky Tempeh Bacon

This meatless tempeh bacon recipe gets its smoky flavor from liquid smoke and smoked paprika. Eat it alone or use it on a sandwich or salad. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Makeover Hash Brown Casserole

I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while nixing a lot of the fat. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

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Fresh Garden Medley

Kim Wenzel of Jefferson, Oregon tosses sauteed carrots, red pepper, zucchini and yellow squash with seasonings and dressing for a side dish filled with fresh flavors. "This combination is not only tasty...

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Make Ahead Creamy Potatoes

For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put together these creamy potatoes the night before and simply bake the day of to save precious holiday...

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Nutty Sweet Potato Bake

Even people who say they don't like traditional sweet potato dishes come back for more of this yummy casserole.

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Cheese Topped Roasted Vegetables

This recipe is a great addition to any meal. If your family aren't veggie loves, try this. The cheese adds extra flavor everyone will love.-Meredith Holman, Silver Spring, Maryland

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Hoppin' John

A New Year's tradition, this mildly flavored rice dish is a great accompaniment to almost any meat entree. Beth Wall of Inman, South Carolina sent in the recipe. -Beth Wall, Inman, South Carolina

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Swiss and Onion Casserole

If you like French onion soup, you'll love this dish. It's perfect to serve with a Sunday roast beef dinner. -Beth Perry, Jacksonville, Florida.

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Brown and Wild Rice Medley

"I got the idea for this dish at a Mongolian restaurant here in Bogota. It's a versatile recipe as you can add any vegetable or amount of vegetables you want." Sharon Fleming - Bogota, Colombia

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Spiced Glazed Carrots

Packed with beta-carotene, these carrots flavored with honey, apple juice and cinnamon are hard to turn down. They boast a little kick that brings big flavor to your table! Nancy Zimmerman - Cape May Court...

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Cranberry Nut Wild Rice

It's amazing that just a few ingredients can result in such a great-tasting dish. This recipe is a real bonus on busy holidays.#151;Janneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

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Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip

This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a brain-try adding spiders and spiderwebs to your table setting. You can also serve it on Thanksgiving...

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Sesame Steamed Zucchini

Here's a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. Asian flavor and sesame seed crunch make this side dish a treat to eat! Tip Idea: Yellow summer squash could...

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Spicy Grilled Broccoli

My kids eat this spiced broccoli without cheese; it's that good. It transports easily to the beach, the park or tailgate parties and also works on an indoor grill. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley,...

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Creamy Red Pepper Veggie Dip

I received this, my go-to veggie dip recipe, from a college roommate. Thick and creamy with just a touch of sweetness, it's always a winner. -Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California

Author: Taste of Home

Cheesy leeks

Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken - especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters. This recipe makes enough for a generous supper for two or a vegetable accompaniment...

Author: Justine Pattison

Squash Apple Bake

This is my mother-in-law's recipe, but I've made it so often I feel as though it's my own! Squash and apples are representative of New England in the fall, and taste even better when baked together. It's...

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Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Apple Bake

This easy-to-make side bakes up bubbly and golden brown. It comes together in a flash with canned sweet potatoes and apple pie filling, making it the perfect comfort food to serve during the busy holiday...

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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

Here's a skinny alternative to mashed potatoes. With the addition of sour cream and Parmesan cheese this dish is delicious.-Amy Green, Carrollton, Texas

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Sweet Onion Rice Casserole

We pared down this creamy onion casserole from Julie Rea of Battle Ground, Washington. It's warm, comforting and perfect for a cool evening. "Everyone who tries it, loves it," Julie says.

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Maple Miso Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. -Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana

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Savory Green Beans with Mushrooms

When we have family get-togethers, this is the dish I'm always asked to bring.

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Stir Fried Asparagus with Water Chestnuts

This sauce dish, with crisp-tender asparagus and crunchy water chestnuts, can be served as a meatless entree or side. Rochelle Higgins of Woodbridge, Virginia shared the recipe.

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Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

The secret to a good scalloped potato dish is to make sure it has plenty of creamy sauce, which this recipe has. My husband and sons rate this simply delicious potato casserole the "best ever" and request...

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Slow Roasted Root Vegetables

When she was a little girl growing up in Italy, my Aunt Virginia learned to make a dish called "Noodles and Nuts." I tried the topping on carrots and parsnips instead of noodles and haven't looked back....

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Triple cooked chips

Who can resist a plate of golden, crisp, freshly cooked chips? Cooking them three times at different temperatures is the way to perfection: it's not difficult and is totally worth it! You will need: a...

Author: The Hairy Bikers

Breaded Eggplant Slices

"These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas." Even folks who aren't fond of eggplant like it fixed this way."

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Hazelnut & Honey Roasted Squash

I enjoy both winter squash and nuts and combined them to make this tasty variation on baked acorn squash. I added apples to give it an extra level of flavor. It will go well with most hearty entrees.-Gloria...

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Slow Cooker Corn Pudding

Sweet and creamy, my corn pudding couldn't be simpler to prepare. It's so satisfying with so little effort-this dish never disappoints! -Kay Chon, Sherwood, Arkansas

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Pistachio Orange Asparagus

We're so pleased to have finally gotten an asparagus bed established! Now when I have a bounty of those tender spears, I pull out this recipe. Orange and pistachios complement the asparagus beautifully....

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Broccoli Rabe with Tuscan Crumbs

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Lemon Herb Quinoa

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Savory Brussels Sprouts

"This is a family favorite that's fast and easy!" Brussels sprouts are treated to a creamy, guilt-free sauce in this delicious recipe. Paula J. Michaud - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Southwest Rice

This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

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Braised Brussels Sprouts

Caraway, onion, bacon and chicken broth dress up these wonderful brussels sprouts.-Yvonne Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio

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Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes

It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. -Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland

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Picnic Baked Beans

I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned flavor and are a real crowd-pleaser. I like to make them for potlucks, picnics or as part...

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Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes for Two

Leftover baked potatoes were the inspiration for this impromptu meal. The bacon and sausage combo make it a hearty breakfast dish, but it makes a filling lunch or dinner as well. -William Brock, Amelia,...

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Easy Squash Stuffing

My friends just rave about this creamy side dish. It's a snap to jazz up summer squash, carrots and onion with canned soup and stuffing mix. -Pamela Thorson, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Two Tone Baked Potatoes

One potato...two potato...this recipe is doubly wonderful as far as spud lovers are concerned. I have a reputation at home and at work for trying out new recipes. Everyone is glad I took a chance on this...

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