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Potluck Potatoes

Finding recipe to please all at a potluck is sometime hard to do but this recipe is a favorite for all. They are so full of flavor and will disappear fast.-Jane Carlovsky, Sebring, Florida

Author: Taste of Home

Herbed Potatoes and Onions

Says Rosadene Herold of Lakeville, Indiana, "My family thinks my Herbed Potatoes and ONions is a tasty alternative to fried potatoes. It's also quick."

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Mushroom Veggie Couscous

In her Howell, Michigan kitchen, Ann Berger dresses up quick-cooking couscous with mushrooms, green onions and carrot. Seasoned with white wine, thyme and garlic, it's a comforting menu addition that complements...

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Sausage & Rice Stuffed Pumpkins

My children often request this dish. It also adds a great "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.-Andria Peckham, Lowell, Michigan

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Savory Asparagus

Fresh asparagus dresses up a weeknight meal with aromatic tarragon. Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli for a twist.

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Potato Croquettes (Crispy Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes!)

Crispy mashed potatoes deep fried to a crunchy golden delight.

Author: Christina Conte

Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes

My mother-in-law gave me this fantastic recipe, and I like it even more every time I taste it. Vanilla and almond extract add a new twist to a classic dish.-Elizabeth Hill, Dalton, Georgia

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Festive Tomato Wedges

Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I found this simple recipe in a magazine years ago and it quickly became a favorite at family...

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Baked Basil Fries

A Parmesan cheese and basil coating provides these "homegrown" fries with their pleasant taste. "Seasoned with garlic powder and baked in the oven, they're a zippy alternative to deep-fat fried potatoes,"...

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Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts

I found this recipe in the local paper, and I love that it puts a twist on basic Brussels sprouts. Components of the recipe can be prepared the day before then completed the day of your meal. -Maureen...

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Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin

This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts to suit your taste-it's impossible to go wrong! -Lynn Heisel, Jackson, Missouri

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Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish an attention-getter, and it only takes five ingredients to prepare! "To make...

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Garden Medley

Just a few simple seasonings are all that's needed to dress up these fresh vegetables. For the best flavor, saute them just until crisp-tender.

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Broccoli Saute

Jim MacNeal of Waterloo, New York invented this recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat and sodium. Quick, colorful and tasty, it makes a quick and easy accompaniment...

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Apple Stuffed Squash

Nila also sends along her recipe for Apple-Stuffed Squash, which will give any meal a real taste of autumn.

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Grilled Summer Veggies

After tasting a delicious mix of vegetables that a friend threw together and grilled, I went home and came up with a similar medley that I really like. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste.

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Baked Sweet Onion Rings

"These are a real family favorite-especially when Vidalias are in season," says Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky. "You can boost the flavor even more with seasoned breadcrumbs or a shake or two of...

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Green Beans with Seasoning

The mild flavor of the crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms in this side dish is sure to appeal to the whole family.

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Spaghetti Squash Medley

"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda Ivan of Salina, Kansas. "We like the colorful mix of tomatoes, carrot, broccoli and snow peas...

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Red Cabbage Casserole

Since I enjoy spending time with my guests rather than alone in the kitchen, this one's a favorite dish...I've served it with ham, pork and turkey. With its color and eye appeal, I call on it on special...

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Garlic Ginger Green Beans

A quick and delicious vegetable side dish recipe. Tender, crisp, colourful French green beans get a flavour boost from the addition of garlic and ginger.

Author: Marie

Grilled Corn with Dill

I like to peel the husks back and rub ears of sweet corn with delicious dill butter before putting them on the grill. The butter melts over the golden kernels as the corn steams inside the husk. -Jeannie...

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Bohemian Collards

I've added unconventional ingredients to these collards that make them unique and exquisite on the palate and on the plate. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Golden Pineapple Casserole Side Dish

This dish is a change from the regular casserole. It is a great side for many different meats.-Beth Koehler, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

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Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

"This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist," says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. "I double the recipe for potluck dinners."

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Easy Scalloped Corn Casserole

"This is my family's all-time favorite corn dish. The buttery cornflake topping and chopped green peppers inside give it a different twist," writes Nancy McDonald from Burns, Wyoming. "It is always a success...

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Microwave Green Beans with Bacon

I enjoy dishes that are salty and sweet, so I changed a recipe to create this version which I can make in the microwave.-Julie A. Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

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Greenbrier's Potatoes

These popular potatoes are served at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The old-fashioned scalloped potatoes set up firmly and cut into individual servings.-Cassa Norris, Douglasville,...

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Bacon Vegetable Medley

Bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the healthful frozen veggie mix we dressed up in a little parsley and garlic. A versatile a special side from our Test Kitchen.

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Lemon Pepper Veggies

The must-try medley is a breeze to make in the microwave. Guests are surprised that this quick dish is so flavorful.-Linda Bernhagen, Plainfield, Illinois

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Skinny Fries

These fries are "skinny" since they bake to a crisp in the oven, without submerging the potatoes in oil or fat. They're great with a meal or as a snack. -Ann Janis, Tucson, Arizona

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Hasselback Butternut Squash

Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish, especially when it's Hasselback butternut squash! The thin slits cut into each half allow the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and ground chipotle mixture to...

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Savory Lemon Limas

Lima beans get a lemony lift with this treatment from Cathy Attig of Jacobus, Pennsylvania. "If you are a lima ban lover like I am, this recipe just makes them even more delicious," she affirms. "If you...

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Cheese Potato Packet

My dad has made these easy and delicious potatoes since I was little. The bacon adds to the smoky, grilled taste. -Shannon Talmage, Alexandria, Indiana

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Glazed Carrots with Tarragon

Carrots are the iconic glazed vegetable, but the tarragon here is an update that offsets their intense sweetness. These are a great accompaniment for just about anything.

Author: Michael Ruhlman

Dutch Vegetable Soup with Meatballs

Dutch Vegetable Soup with Meatballs or groentesoep met balletjes is a healthy, simple soup with vegetables, vermicelli pasta, small beef meatballs, and fresh herbs. One-pot and ready in 30 minutes!

Author: Marie

Almond Cranberry Squash Bake

When my husband and I visit family in North Dakota, I bring along the ingredients to make this casserole. It gets rave reviews every time I make it. -Ronica Skarphol Brownson, Madison, Wisconsin

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French Peas

I'm always on the lookout for side dishes that go with nearly any main meal. This medley of peas, onions and mushrooms fills the bill.-John Davis, Mobile, Alabama

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Harissa Sweet Potato Fritters

I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you...

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Mango Gelatin Salad

My Aunt Nannette shared this smooth and refreshing salad as a convenient do-ahead dish. The mango and apricot flavors go well with pork, chicken and beef. -Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona

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Christmas Crunch Salad

With its creamy dressing and colorful vegetables, this salad is lovely and refreshing. Make it before you head out caroling, and when you return, guests' compliments will be music to your ears. -Mary Anne...

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Cajun Cornbread Stuffing

Bell peppers, andouille sausage, and cayenne give traditional cornbread stuffing a bit of Louisiana flavor.

Author: Jennifer Armentrout

Pronto Potato Pancakes

Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish with any main, or enjoy them solo topped with some homemade applesauce. They will not...

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Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip,...

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Garlic Oregano Zucchini

I've found that this flavorful side dish complements almost any main course, from chicken to fish. If you like, use half yellow summer squash for a colorful variation on classic zucchini recipes. -Teresa...

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Turnips, Taters and Ham

Every year, my husband clears space in the garden to plant turnips. He likes to eat them right out of the garden or in a variety of dishes, including this one I created just for him.

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Black Bean Corn Mango Salsa

Here is an easy black bean salsa recipe that can be made year round. Make this black bean salsa recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a healthy snack through out the day.

Author: Sarah Mock

Oregano Cubed Potatoes

This tastes just like the roasted potatoes served at the neighborhood Greek restaurant.

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Swedish Rice Ring

This recipe, which originated in Sweden, is famous at church suppers with our Minnesota neighbors. It's a delicious addition at family gatherings and parties, too. I usually make a double batch because...

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Crispy Air Fried Tofu

No cornstarch needed to make this deliciously crispy tofu recipe! This vegan air fried tofu tastes like it's straight from the deep fryer (while being way lower in fat).

Author: Sarah Bond