Try a tasty shortcut to full-roasted flavor with this versatile, down-home side dish from Amelia Sunderland in Nashville, Tennessee.
Author: Taste of Home
I'm always looking to switch things up during the holiday season. This brown rice with cranberries and almonds dish is just the ticket. It is on the lighter side and uses ingredients I always have on hand....
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Homemade Sausage Stuffing with sausage, celery, onion and bread makes a perfect, delicious made from scratch stuffing from Turkey to Plate. Easy sausage and herb stuffing recipe that is simple to prepare...
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish
This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.
Author: Jennifer Torrey
Anything can be in a rice pilaf. Adding peas and baby portobello mushrooms gives it a springlike burst of color and a variety of textures. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
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Classic Santa Maria-style beans are made with a special variety of pink beans called pinquitos. These 'little pink' beans are prepared in a spicy, smoky, tomato/chili sauce that's spiked with not one,...
Author: Chef John
This recipe has great eye as well as stomach appeal. I like to serve it in a pretty glass bowl.
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This pasta dish is not really risotto; it only refers to the similar technique used in that famous Italian dish. Like the grains of Arborio rice, pieces of broken pasta are tossed in hot butter or oil...
Author: Chef John
Tired of leftover mashed potatoes? Learn how to scale them down with creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Two!
Author: Carla Cardello
This make ahead Broccoli Salad is the best! An updated twist on a classic recipe, it's creamy, light and refreshing, featuring an easy to make tangy, lemon-y Caesar Dressing. Perfect for your next BBQ,...
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My grandma always grew beets then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. I like these roasted beets in the winter but they can be enjoyed all year with the addition of fresh...
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If you like pairing pineapple with your Christmas ham, you'll love this side dish. It's also a great choice for potlucks and church suppers. -Diana Loewen, Benton Harbor, Michigan
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"Curry gives bold flavor to sweet baby carrots in this quick-and-easy side dish," notes Margaret Haugh Heilman of Houston, Texas.
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CRUNCHY and colorful, this side dish has the flavor and texture of creamy coleslaw, but it's served warm. It's a nice change from typical vegetable dishes. I serve it often with any meat entree. -Bernice...
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Instead of reaching for a box of Mexican rice, round out the Southwestern menu with this cilantro-spinach dish from our Test Kitchen.
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This easy pumpkin risotto tastes like fall and gets a flavor boost from the curry. -Andrea Reaves, Stephens City, Virginia
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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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My family looks forward to this side dish every holiday. I add sliced almonds for crunch and garlic for a little kick. -Cheryl Wittman, Bergen, New York
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The mild, minty flavor and almond crunch make this nice side dish for a meal with lamb. People will likely be impressed when you prepare this different and palate-pleasing rice casserole. -Ann Eastman...
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Apple jelly lightly glazes this bright medley of fresh and frozen fruits. "Since I'm diabetic, I use either low-sugar or sugar-free jelly, then add a packet of artificial sweetener before I serve it,"...
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Basil livens up polenta and beans in this colorful, meatless supper from Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas. Add a salad and fresh fruit to complete the nice, light meal.
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Collard Greens simmered to melting tenderness, giving their flavorful liquid as a Pot Liquor bonus.
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We packed these potato salads with as much flavor as possible by seasoning them in three different stages.
Author: America's Test Kitchen
Kimchi Fried Rice is deliciously flavorful and quick to prepare! Day old rice is tossed with garlic, ginger, kimchi and gochujang for a slightly spicy yet majorly addictive fried rice.
Author: Laurie McNamara
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With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is so hearty and comforting. We love the dumplings covered in sauerbraten...
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Round out any meal with the natural sweetness of these quick and easy roasted vegetables. "Whole grape tomatoes, onions, peppers, green beans, halved Brussels sprouts and whole cloves of garlic also make...
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I made this side dish for the first time on a cold, snowy night, and it was the perfect comfort food. The apple cider adds just a hint of sweetness, and the rosemary and sage add that wintery flavor we...
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The skins of red potatoes are very thin and tender, so cooks often choose to leave them on not only for the color but for the extra vitamins. This side dish cooks basically unattended, allowing you to...
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This lively dish is a way for my family to eat salsa, which we all enjoy, without tortilla chips.-Kim Lintner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This cauliflower dish from Becky Oliver of Fairplay, Colorado is creamy, tasty and has the appearance and texture of mashed potatoes. The onions on top are a really nice, sweet addition that contrasts...
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This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos when you place these potatoes on your table. —Cynthia Boberskyj Rochester, NY
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This is the classic noodle kugel that my mom always made for Shabbat dinner. It is incredibly easy to make and tastes so good!
Author: Jewish Soul Food
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to eat canned black-eyed peas again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken,...
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I used to make this dish with lots of butter, brown sugar and cream. I slimmed it down and this low-fat version is just as delicious-my family loves it," writes Shannon Abdollmohammadi from Woodinville,...
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This is an authentic Taiwanese side dish my vegetarian mother prepares. Tastes great with rice and other vegetables. Note: This is not a saucy dish.
Author: Jeankat
I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The richness of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of pomegranate and orange elevate the sprouts...
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Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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These potatoes are nicely seasoned. The just bake in the oven when you are preparing the rest of your meal.-Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts
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Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal. The fish sauce gives it a wonderful depth of flavor without much effort. -Julie Peterson, Crofton,...
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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 potatoes were an instant hit with my family and are requested often. I like that they're so quick and easy to prepare.-Gloria Mumm, Staples, Minnesota
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This dressing makes a great side dish at Christmas. It complements many main dishes but my favorite is roast pork.-Judy Been, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Don't turn away from this recipe because of its name. It's a creamy, comforting dish I know your family will come to love as much as mine does.-Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota
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I'm the one who brings the vegetables to my relatives' holiday festivities. This one was handed down from my mother and is a family classic.-Lana Buelow, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
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This recipe is perfect for company and get delicious, delicate flavor from the rosemary.
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