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Caraway Red Cabbage

"My family just loves this fresh-tasting red cabbage dish," writes Rosemarie Kondrk of Old Bridge, New Jersey. "It's low in fat, sugar and salt-and quick to prepare."

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Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon

Every time we take this super rich corn to a holiday potluck or work party, we leave with an empty slow cooker. It's decadent, homey and so worth the splurge. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia

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Parsley Smashed Potatoes

I love potatoes but hate all the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. I came up with a simple side dish that was made even easier thanks to my slow cooker. Save the leftover broth for...

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Golden Potato Casserole

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Simple Maple Baked Beans

I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday party. I dressed up canned beans with maple syrup and a few other ingredients to produce this sweet,...

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Chili Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

These are bound to become your new favorite side for sandwiches. A little chili powder adds a lot of flavor. -Toni Cordova, Pueblo, Colorado

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Almond Mushroom Wild Rice

The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic

When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up a notch with pancetta instead of bacon. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

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Caesar Orzo with Asparagus

Looking for something a little different to dress up pasta? This creamy side dish is a favorite with family and friends at Karen Hoyle's Excelsior, Minnesota home. "My teenage sons love it so much, they'll...

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Lemon Broccoli with Garlic

"This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That's what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing." -Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY

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Stuffed Celery Sticks

Cream cheese and soy sauce blend with peanut butter to give stuffed celery a rich, unique flavor. Kids will want to help squeeze it into the celery sticks before they start crunching away. -Opal Schmidt,...

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Zesty Coleslaw

This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as it sits. -Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota

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Broccoli Parmesan

Jessie Sarrazin of Livingston, Montana shares her oh-so-easy side dish that goes great with almost any entrée. Use less basil for a subtle flavor, and more for a stronger Italian taste.

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Orange Carrot Salad

This is a refreshing salad that adds a little zip to a festive dinner. Our state is second to Florida in production of oranges, so this recipe truly represents my area. I hope you get the chance to try...

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Baked Hash Browns

Mother always served these creamy, satisfying baked hash browns to company, and now I do, too. They taste especially good with steak or roast beef. -Julie Driskel, Magnolia, Arkansas

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Oven Fried Apples

I host a breakfast for ladies of my church during the holidays, and I often make this recipe to serve as a side dish. It's also good for topping waffles or ice cream.

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Green Beans and New Potatoes

This tasty side dish frees up your stove or oven. The vegetables come out tender, and the onion soup mix and onion add lots of flavor to the broth.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma

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Potato Packets

I usually fire up our grill four or five times a week. In addition to entrees, it's so easy to grill side dishes like this.-Stanley Pichon, Slidell, Louisiana

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts

What I love about this recipe is the mix of Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts. This flavorful combo is festive enough for a special occasion yet homey and easy enough for every day. -Gail Prather, Hastings,...

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Easy Grilled Squash

This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make it when I am grilling steak or chicken. -Esther Horst, Monterey, Tennessee

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Ranch Glazed Baby Carrots

There's no need to dip these flavor-packed carrots in a creamy dip-they're already sauteed in delicious ranch dressing mix. You and your crew will love 'em! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Strawberry Orange Spinach Salad

"Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served this colorful salad," says Donna Moorman of Stirling, Ontaion. "I begged for the recipe and have been...

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Cauliflower Lettuce Salad

This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one of my family's most-requested recipes.

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Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin

"This creamy mixture of sliced potatoes and spinach makes a pretty side dish," writes Edna Shaffer of Beulah, Michigan. "It may sound like it's labor-intensive, but it's not," she assures.

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Mom's Easy Bean Bake

"My mom's baked beans are the best I've ever tasted!" contends field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

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Winning Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake

This recipe is a different - and tasty - way to serve sweet potatoes. It goes well with ham, turkey or chicken.

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Southwest Skillet Corn

"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.

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Spicy Creamed Corn

"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy McDonald of Burns, Wyoming. "It tastes delicious and goes very well with turkey and chicken....

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Parsley Red Potatoes

These easy-to-prepare potatoes cook up tender and buttery on the stove, and they go so well with Mom's fried fish. I like using red potatoes because they have a little sweetness to them.

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Ham Potato Scallop

"It's simple to jazz up a box of scalloped potatoes and pop them in the oven while the kids are doing their homework," says Jennifer Skipper of Great Lakes, Illinois. "This meal disappears in a hurry whenever...

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Ham, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra homey touch, I make mine in my favorite hand-me-down casserole dish from my Grandma Laverne....

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Baked Sweet Onions

Baking enhances the natural sweetness of my family's favorite Vidalia onions. Perfect alongside beef entrees, this side dish has a similar taste to French onion soup.-Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma

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Grilled Sweet Corn

Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. -Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa,...

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Bacon & Egg Potato Salad

Vinegar and lemon juice add a slightly tangy taste to this creamy potato salad. It's wonderful with baked beans and barbecue. -Melissa Davies, Clermont, Florida

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Baked Tofu Bites

Tofu cubes are marinated and then baked in the oven. The tofu can be used as a hot or cold snack or used as salad topping. Don't forget the smoke flavoring, it really adds the special flavor.

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Slow Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese

I'm all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I've developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

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Stewed Okra

I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Friends always ask me when I'm going to cook my tomato and okra dish....

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Lemon Broccoli

Add a hint of citrus to your vegetables with an attractive side dish. Ideal with most any entree, this time-saving specialty dresses up broccoli, pimientos and onions with a dash of lemon. -Tonya Farmer,...

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Dad's Greek Salad

The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

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Fresh Thai Asparagus, Kale and Garlicky Mushrooms

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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Fiesta Potatoes

"I originally served this zippy filling on open-faced French rolls," writes Socorro Kimble of Bakersfield, California. "One day I added some of the leftover mixture to my baked potato at dinner. What a...

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Low Fat Italian Dressing

I found this recipe years ago and make it often. I prefer this homemade dressing to an store-bought variety.-Shonna Lee Leonard, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

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Elegant Green Beans

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. -Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota

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Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Looking for a new side dish for your holiday dinners? Try this recipe that combines tender rice, nutritious broccoli and savory cheese!- Karen Weavill, Johnston, Rhode Island

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German Potato Casserole

I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year. There are never any leftovers to bring home. -Dara Luburgh, Sparta, New Jersey

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Caramelized Onions in Mashed Potatoes

My husband came up with this recipe, and it is so delicious. The sweet onions, rich cream cheese and mashed potatoes make an irresistible trio. -Kristy McClellan, Phoenix, Arizona

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Mashed Potato 'n' Parsnip

"This favorite root vegetables recipe originated with my mother, who loved parsnips," recalls Doreen Saunders of Kingston, Ontario. "I've continued the tradition of serving it for special occasions or...

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Southern Okra

This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.

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Homemade Spanish Rice

Instant rice an convenient canned goods simplify the stovetop preparation of this tangy side dish from Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. Its traditional taste makes it a perfect accompaniment to the Mexican-style...

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