I came up with this recipe one day when I wanted to add some "zip" to plain peas. This recipe did the trick! Everyone commented on the great flavor and festive color.
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A co-worker gave me this stuffing recipe years ago. I added cinnamon and raisins for even more flavor. It accompanies ham dinners throughout the year.
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Corn is a popular side dish at our family gatherings, and this deliciously different recipe may be why! So colorful and zesty, it's a blue-ribbon winner and a time-tested treasure.
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Even picky eaters will devour these tangy veggies. With only 15 minutes of prep, they leave you plenty of hands-free time. -Aims62, TasteofHome.com Community
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I have been making this dish for years. It is a great way to dress up broccoli, a colorful side dish with any roasted meats. I often steam the broccoli ahead of time, cool it quickly in cold water, drain...
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This is an all-time favorite Saturday night snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious...
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Cheesy Creamed Corn has a delicious combination of buttery corn mixed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasonings.
Author: Zona
This easy corn dish is sure to dress up almost any entree. I added the crunch of water chestnuts, red pepper and chopped carrot-along with extra nutrition. -Glenda Watts, Charleston, Illinois
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This unusual combination of pearl onions and cranberries is surprisingly delicious. There's plenty of thick, dark red sauce, and the onions have a sweet-tangy taste. They'll melt in your mouth! -Lesley...
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"Crunchy glazed snow peas and carrots go together so well," writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. "They make a colorful and delicious side dish for a wide variety of entrees."
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Thanks to Ed Fleming, owner of The Polenta Company, for permission to adapt the recipe printed on bags of Golden Pheasant brand polenta. Use only water and no milk if you're making polenta to use a few...
Author: Paula Wolfert
How about pie for dinner? This savory staple is a wonderful way to accentuate summer's abundance of tomatoes from the garden or farm stand. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
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"The tangy lemon glaze and toasted almonds make this easy vegetable dish popular at my table," explains Trisha Kruse from her kitchen in Boise, Idaho. "It even pleases those who say they don't care for...
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The combination of sour cream and dill makes this a delicious variation of traditional green bean casserole. I've had the recipe for more than 25 years. -LaVerne Hulden, Darien, Illinois
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"My son-in-law, who is very creative, came up with these potatoes," says Pat Pennell of El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Use only one jalapeno or serve these fiery potatoes with sour cream to cool them off...
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I am crazy for potatoes, especially when they're roasted and toasted. Toss them with fresh herbs and green onions for a bold finish. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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This air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish-healthy, easy and very quick to make. I usually season my turkey with fresh rosemary, then use leftover herbs for this standout....
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Fancy enough for company, these baked potatoes look like you fussed but are really simple to fix. Our home economists sliced each one into a fan, covering them with cheese, bacon and savory seasonings....
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Here's a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. -Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia
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"I needed a before-dinner snack, so I conjured this up with ingredients that I had at home," remarks Rita Weaver of Lakewood, Washington. "It was enjoyed by all." Rich wedges also would make a nice brunch...
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Fresh vegetables and beans in a tasty tomato sauce make a hearty main dish. As an alternative, serve over pasta instead of in pastry shells.
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My son and husband love this hearty side dish that is quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too...
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For an autumn feel at any meal, serve this distinctive side dish starring wild rice. The recipe comes from Antonia Seguin of Westlock, Alberta.
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With sliced hot dogs and several types of beans in the mixture, this hearty dish could be a meal in itself. It was very popular at my son's cowboy theme party. We turned our kitchen peninsula into a "covered...
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Make beans from dried to refried in less than an hour through the courtesy of your Instant Pot®.
Author: Tim Unger
Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. -Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix and Parmesan cheese. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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This is such a great-tasting, good-for-you bok choy recipe. The simple dish capitalizes on the flavors of spring. -Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas
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Salty, savory and sprinkled with Parmesan, even people who don't like brussels sprouts love this dish. The onions and garlic add tremendous flavor.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 140 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 331 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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I like to take this side dish to potlucks because it is easy to make and is always popular with everyone who tries it. -Karen Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Alabama
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With their jewel tones and tangy glaze, these beets take center stage, reports field editor Emily Chaney of Penobscot, Maine. "They always earn rave reviews!"
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We enjoy the tart, peppery taste of capers. No one likes a bland veggie, and caper butter helps peppers, squash and zucchini shine. -Danyelle Crum, Indian Trail, North Carolina
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My father's favorite of our family's Hungarian recipes is so tasty and easy to prepare. Try it. You'll be surprised!
Author: ABOC
My great-aunt gave me the original recipe to be used as a side dish, but I changed it to work as a vegetarian main dish. We enjoy it often with salad and bread.
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It's a toss-up which ingredient tickles the taste buds most in this attractive apple mint salad. The mix of refreshing ingredients blend perfectly. -Louise Barnum, Edwardsburg, Michigan
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This simple and delicious vegan meal can be eaten as a side or a vegetable main dish. It is very popular in Romania. Eggplants are combined with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions and baked with olive...
Author: Nini
Cooking on the grill is a year-round treat in the South. We use our grill for side dishes, like these onions, in addition to meats. This recipe usually doesn't require a trip to the grocery store, and...
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I love having pints of these spicy tomatoes in the freezer to use in place of canned stewed tomatoes with green chilies in my favorite recipes. Beside, home-grown is always much better than store-bought.-Cathy...
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I wanted to make dinner in a hurry and I remembered this recipe in an old cookbook. I made it for my family and my husband now requests it often.-Jean Matuszak, Madison, Wisconsin
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A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this healthy fruit salad. Amy Short, Lesage, WV
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Basil and parsley, plus a generous dash of lemon, help perk up the flavors in this pretty and appealing side dish from Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. Starring both pasta and potatoes, it's a hearty...
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This colorful side dish has proven itself the best rice recipe with family and friends. One of my late son's friends always requested 'that rice' when he came over for dinner. It's delicious served with...
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Merrill Powers from Spearville, Kansas uses her microwave to fix this full-flavored side dish. Since most any leftover meat, poultry or seafood can be added to the rice, it's versatile as well.
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I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata....
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A light dressing makes this salad a nice complement to any meal. Feta cheese and olives are a fun addition.
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