This light dish is perfect for hot summer days when you want something cool and flavorful on the side. Make it a filling main dish by adding vegetables and meat.
Author: Eileen Lee
I love to plant a garden every year, and I always have a lot of green beans to use. My family loves green beans this way. -Paula Broadway-Jones, Cambridge, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
Chock-full of raisins, apples and veggies with a touch of cinnamon, this comforting rice dish has real autumn appeal. For crunch, Nancy Jensen of Hamilton, Washington adds sunflower kernels.
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My mom made this salad often, and I have made it for my family. The bread is delicious dipped in the dressing. It's something you can enjoy all summer. -Maryalice Kieffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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My kids love the creamy, rich sauce on these tortellinis so much but they don't even know pumpkin is inside. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best, nutty and delicious flavor. -Trisha Kruse,...
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When I pull fresh carrots from the garden, my mouth waters just thinking about how this simple recipe enhances their flavor with brown sugar and a hint of lemon. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
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Even folks who say they don't like beets will think this simple treatment is a winner. An easy glaze gives them great taste...and a little zip. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts
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I love to cook for big crowds, and I do a lot of outdoor entertaining during the summer. In winter, when it's too cold for outdoor eating, I still invite people over for meals indoors. I save elegant dishes...
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These appealing carrots from Veronica Callaghan of Glastonbury, Connecticut are simple, yet savory. Just steam and toss with Veronica's homemade rosemary butter. Voila!
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Are you looking for a savory side dish but watching your carb intake? Try our baked cheesy cauliflower casserole recipe.
Author: Cheryl Najafi
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the versatile root vegetable-the sweet potato. Building on traditional recipes used by my mother and grandmother, I've added maple syrup, brown sugar, dried apricots...
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If you are looking to bring a new side dish to the table, try this recipe. I hate to throw out the crushed chips at the bottom of potato chip bags so they make a savory crunch topping for this hearty favorite.-Debra...
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Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are delicious served with baked ham or grilled salmon," she writes from Abingdon,...
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My homegrown carrots are sweet and tender. When I have a bumper crop, I use this recipe to make the most of them. Warm curry spice and crunchy peanutty topping make this a no-leftovers dish. If you want...
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"These simple-to-fix potato wedges are great with burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish and other entrees," says Barbara Trautmann from Ham Lake, Minnesota.
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I came up with this family favorite when I needed to use up leftover baked Potatoes and extra produce from our garden. It's a great-tasting side dish. My husband requests it all the time and brags about...
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This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great and goes with everything from hamburgers to steaks.
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Prepare these dressed-up microwave Brussels sprouts when your conventional oven is filled with the main dish. I think you will agree the cheese topping makes these sprouts special enough to include in...
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Want a change of pace from traditional stuffing? Try this savory bread pudding loaded with spinach and cremini mushrooms. It's easy to prepare and a great way to use up leftover bread.
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This salad is easy to make, and very fresh looking. The warm potatoes seem to temper the herb's flavor, so it's a good way to introduce newcomers to cilantro.
Author: Ruth Lively
Mother knew these rich, hearty potatoes are excellent on a cold day since the cayenne pepper warms you up. Once the first of us eight kids picked up this dish, it didn't hit the table again until we all...
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Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter of Elmore, Minnesota. Deanna recommends making this traditional favorite the day...
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Add a burst of color and garden-fresh flavor to the plate with this tasty side. "I usually serve this in a bowl with a spoon because the vegetables produce their own wonderfully nutritious and tasty broth-no...
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This tasty side dish has become a family favorite at Thanksgiving, as well as throughout the year. A creamy sauce and water chestnuts give the sprouts a nice lift. -Genelle Smith Hanover, Pennsylvania
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Even my son will eat brussels sprouts when I make this side dish. I use pecans, but this English recipe is traditionally made with chestnuts.
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Bright asparagus, yellow summer squash and other vegetables get flame-broiled treatment in this must-try side dish. The grilled specialty gets a flavor boost from red wine vinegar, basil and a sprinkling...
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Family and friends say these cheesy potato pancakes are among the best they've ever tasted. Have them at breakfast or dinner. -Cathy Hall, Lyndhurst, Virginia
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Acorn squash are such a treat this time of year, especially when dressed up for the holidays with a special stuffing. I found this recipe in an old cookbook that was handed down to me.
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Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish is quick to make and nicely complements the turkey.
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All you'll need for this corn salsa recipe is corn and pico de gallo-a simple and effective solution for last-minute guests. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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A great twist on boringly normal coleslaw! Spice it up with this super easy recipe.
Author: Christina Conte
We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.-MacKenzie Severson, Germantown,...
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With just 4 ingredients plus water you can have this amazing chunky applesauce brimming with chunks of tender apples and flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
Author: Crock-Pot Ladies
As is true with most families, food is an important part of all our celebrations. That's why I know everyone at your table will savor this delicious dressing.
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Easy Sautéed Squash and Zucchini Recipe with onions and butter for a rich and delicious keto side dish the whole family loves.
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Fresh pineapple sprinkled with Tajin® is one of my favorite snacks, and I also love grilled pineapple, so I decided to combine the two ideas and the result was delicious! If you like things extra spicy,...
Author: France C
Fit for the finest holiday table, dried cranberries plumped in a mixture of honey and lemon juice guarantee a sweet-tart glaze for tender carrots. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
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Instant Pot black beans are the key to a lot of my family's meals, whether for a weekend breakfast or for taco salads and burritos throughout the week. For years, I've tried to find a homemade recipe as...
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I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix in at the potluck. Works perfectly every time. -Joan Hallford, North Richland...
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This recipe makes an easy, yet well-flavored side that goes well with a variety of main courses. "I make this about once a month. It's a modification on a recipe I found in a cookbook." Cassie Conrad -...
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Every time I make this simple Asian-style side dish starring cauliflower I get request for the recipe. No one can believe how easy it is to make.-Carol Krueger, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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This is a very flavorful dish that my brothers named Death By Garlic. Warning: If one person has this, you'd better all have some! Beautiful flavor and zest. (I like to brown kielbasa sausage and toss...
Author: Terry Stirling
Besides being frugal, this side dish from our test kitchen is fast. That's because it calls for quick-cooking barley, which only takes 10-12 minutes to prepare.
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This air-fryer cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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We use seasonings like adobo, Sazon, fresh parsley and minced chives when we grill potatoes. We have even smoked the potatoes in our portable smoker before grilling. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Green beans blend nicely with the broccoli, carrots, red onion and sweet potato in this well-seasoned side dish. "I created this colorful combination from the last remaining items in our refrigerator before...
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Use our best stuffing recipe to make classic sage and onion stuffing balls with no "box" flavour. This stuffing is great for vegetarians or to stuff your turkey this Christmas.
Author: BBC Food