Apples and dried cherries add a sweet-tart flavor to my homemade stuffing. It makes a holiday dinner one to remember. -Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin
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Julienned carrots and broccoli florets brighten this delectable dish from Kris Lundberg of Baldwin, Wisconsin. "This is a guilt-free meal," she informs. "The fat content is minimal, there's no reason not...
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I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.
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Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make this when I have extra cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice on hand. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville,...
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I FOUND that beans, basil and tomatoes make a very tasty combination of flavors, especially in summer, when all these ingredients can be garden fresh. I like to serve this pretty vegetable dish when entertaining....
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These fluffy mashed potatoes, with a mild broccoli flavor, make a colorful side dish for any entree.
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Meet the Cook: Especially during fall and winter, this recipe is a favorite. With its red color, it looks great served at Christmastime. It's nice for taking to potlucks as well. My husband and I have...
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My quick rice dish gets a zippy twist from lemon-pepper seasoning. It complements chicken and many other types of Mexican dishes quite nicely.-Patty Burk, Nanaimo, British Columbia
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My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of different recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting backyard barbecues in the summer. She would make her famous ribs, baked beans and...
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This is an excellent way to provide an easy, nutrition-packed side dish with any meal. It's a personal favorite since I grew Swiss chard in my garden.-Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana
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With a little up-front preparation, you can include this delicious, colorful side dish on a holiday buffet without any last-minutes fuss.-Cathryn J White, Newark, Delaware
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Getting our son and daughter to eat squash was out of the question until a friend suggested I try this recipe. These puffs are similar to hush puppies, which my kids love. Now they love these!-Constance...
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This creamy, tangy macaroni salad is inspired by the many wonderful flavors of the Middle East. The za'atar seasoning gives it an earthy (and delicious!) taste. -Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic,...
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Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there's no last-minute mashing required. -Trudy Vincent, Valles...
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Bail, parsley and onion salt dress up this simple veggie medley in moments. It has so much flavor, you'd never guess it could be that easy! -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota
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For old-fashioned flavor, try these scalloped potatoes. They cook up tender, creamy and comforting and chopped ham adds a hearty touch. -Elaine Kane, Keizer, Oregon
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Jan Stone of Cincinnati, Ohio jazzes up her mashed potatoes with feta cheese and garlic. "I don't peel the potatoes, because my family likes the texture better. But feel free to peel them if desired,"...
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My husband never cared for sweet potatoes until he married me. I tell him it must be my cooking! He can't resist dipping into a bowl of these crunchy chips. They're a nice change from regular potato chips.-Janelle...
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A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will please even the pickiest veggie-phobics. It uses vegetables that are available year-round,...
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"This popular recipe began as herb focaccia but gradually came to include our favorite vegetables," writes Michele Fairchok of Throop, Pennsylvania. "There's no cheese because my husband can't have dairy...
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Here's a low fat way to dress up vegetables. Carrots and peas are so pretty on the table, -Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California
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I updated this green bean holiday side dish by adding a touch of white wine, fresh thyme and green onions. It's delicious, easy to make and my family loves it! -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and flavor combination confuse you-the salty prosciutto and mellow mozzarella are beautifully...
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"This colorful, quick side dish is a great pair with any meat or fish," advises Jackie Horridge from Nashville, Tennessee. "Sometimes I like to top it with toasted pine nuts, sliced almonds or crumbled...
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This Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to present those same greens in a way that would retain their nutrient content. You can...
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I think mashed potatoes are a little bland-so I came up with my own version, adding cheese, garlic and rosemary. - Dawn Miller, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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I DEVISED this recipe when I needed a quick and easy casserole to take to a friend's birthday party. I opened a bag of this and a can of that and came up with a dish my family and friends love. Luckily,...
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When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish. My German grandmother would be impressed, I think! The colorful side dish is just right with...
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I like to put this side into the oven to roast with the main dish. The artichokes give it a gourmet appeal. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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Have you ever thought of having roasted leeks as a side dish? You definitely should!
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Thyme and tarragon provide the pleasant seasoning in this colorful side dish of potatoes, carrots, red peppers and zucchini. The recipe is a snap to assemble and makes two big pans, so it's great for a...
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Pair this simple side with any grilled entree for a fabulous hot-and-cold combination you're sure to love. -Marlene Kroll, Chicago, Illinois
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Since I'm originally from New England, this was a regular side dish in our home. Now that I live in the West, I've introduced it to all my friends, and they love it! It goes especially well with a holiday...
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Bread stuffing recipes are endlessly customizable. All you have to do is change up the bread, the herbs, and/or the liquid. But if a classic recipe is what you're after, you've found it, though even this...
Author: Molly Stevens
My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina
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A neighbor served this wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I've since experimented with many ingredient combinations, but this one draws the most compliments. I took it to a baby shower, and not a seed...
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It's love at first bite when you get a delectable burst of sweet-and-salty flavor with just the right amount of garlic in this simple side. Just trim the asparagus, and it's ready to eat in the blink of...
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Says Julia Daubresse of Sun City Center, Florida: "I received this recipe from my sister some 60 years ago and so many people have requested it since then! The potatoes are rich, creamy and taste like...
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I enjoyed this stuffing when I spent my first Thanksgiving with my husband, Mike. It's a family recipe his mother has been making for years. Italian seasoning and chestnuts add flavor and texture. -Sharon...
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There's no need to eat plain old boiled carrots when this recipe is so easy to fix. The slightly sweet orange glaze makes the carrots taste much better.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba
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This is a copycat recipe for the discontinued Kraft's Italian Pasta Salad boxed meal that used to be sold in stores. It's made with tri-color rotini, Zesty Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic,...
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The lemon juice gives this easy Waldorf salad quite a zip and the apples and nuts offer a nice crunch. It's light, refreshing and effortless to assemble. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio
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My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate...
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Be it Thanksgiving or Christmas; no holiday is complete without this Paula Deen sweet potato casserole! Make it once, and you'll never look back.
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This is a great way to use fresh garden vegetable on a large scale with only minimal preparation. It's colorful, flavorful and good for you.-JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah
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Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. -Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York
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