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Orange Rosemary Carrots

Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a delicious recipe to use them both together. -Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

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Microwave Herbed Green Beans

Rosemary and basil complement green beans, celery and onion in this savory side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Peck, Idaho. "My mother always cooked with fresh herbs from her garden," she writes. "Now I find...

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

This air-fryer sweet potato chips recipe is so quick and easy. Be sure to give the sweet potato slices a quick soak in cold water to help remove some of the excess starch. -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago,...

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Breaded Eggplant Slices

"These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas." Even folks who aren't fond of eggplant like it fixed this way."

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Savory Zucchini Bread Pudding

I've been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don't have day-old bread in your pantry, simply slice fresh bread and bake it at 300° for 10 minutes. -Mary Ann Dell,...

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Seasoned Potato Fries

"Here's an easy side dish for two that can be made in minutes from scratch. I think these fries rival frozen french fries for flavor," relates Peggy Hinnah of Fulton, Missouri. "We love snacking on these...

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Swift Strawberry Salad

A simple blend of syrup, orange juice and caramel topping forms the light dressing for the fresh berries and the crunchy cashews found in this sensational salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Asiago Mashed Cauliflower

Asiago and fresh parsley help turn this mashed potato alternative into a flavorful side dish that won't leave you feeling guilty or completely stuffed. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

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Winter Root Vegetables

Christmas dinner wouldn't be the same without this colorful side dish. We love the interesting combination of vegetables including red potatoes, brussels sprouts and parsnips covered with a zippy sauce....

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Supreme Green Vegetable Bake

My paternal grandmother passed this recipe down to me. She also offered comments on different ways to prepare this dish, "so as not to become bored with the same old dish over and over." She was a great...

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Maple Apple Sweet Potato Bake

Vicki Schurk from Hamden, Connecticut shares this slightly sweet side dish that's perfect for fall. Apples and sweet potatoes are topped with brown sugar, oats, maple syrup and a sprinkling of spices for...

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Microwave Rice Pilaf

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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

I order cauliflower mash every time we're at our favorite restaurant. Lucky us; one night, I figured out how to make it at home. It was so easy! -Jean Keiser, West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Creamy Squash Casserole

This is so easy to prepare. With squash, carrots and stuffing mix, it's an excellent holiday side dish.-Sue Moore, Columbiana, Ohio

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Walnut Broccoli Bake

A friend shared this recipe with me years ago and it instantly became a family favorite. When I make it for potluck luncheons, there are no leftovers. -Carolyn Bosetti, LaSalle, Ontario

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Contest Winning Curried Rice Salad

Rice is truly one of the world's most versatile foods. Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the country, so this recipe surely represents our region.

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Sweet Potatoes on Pineapple Rings

"This side dish is easy to prepare, fun to serve and delicious to eat," states North Canton, Ohio's Donna Gonda. "It's a staple at my Thanksgiving dinner. I pop it in the oven and let it cook while I'm...

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Pepper Parmesan Beans

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Pat's Mushroom Saute

My son-in-law makes the best sauteed mushrooms; and now, so do I! Eat them hot out of the pan; they don't reheat well.

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Never Fail Egg Noodles

Some 30 years ago, the small church I attended held a chicken and noodles fund-raiser supper. I was put in charge of noodles for 200 people! A dear lady shared this recipe and said it had been tried and...

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Mallow Sweet Potato Bake

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Thai Cucumber Salad

Ready in 15 minutes and with minimal effort, this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe is as easy as it is delicious! And easy side dish for busy days.

Author: Sarah Bond

Chicken Taco Macaroni Salad

I like to give macaroni salad a taco twist. Rotisserie chicken makes it quick. I'll often serve this dish as a main course since it's so hearty. -Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama

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Easy Squash Stuffing

My friends just rave about this creamy side dish. It's a snap to jazz up summer squash, carrots and onion with canned soup and stuffing mix. -Pamela Thorson, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Smoky Tempeh Bacon

This meatless tempeh bacon recipe gets its smoky flavor from liquid smoke and smoked paprika. Eat it alone or use it on a sandwich or salad. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Cranberry Apple Butternut Squash

"This easy casserole is a wonderful accompaniment for fall and winter dinners," writes Pat Waymire from Yellow Springs, Ohio. "The preserves and marmalade sweeten the cranberries and give the dish a fine...

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Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach and Cheese

If you've never had stuffed tomatoes, you're in for a treat! My stuffed tomatoes recipe is filled with spinach and cheese, but there are so many variations below too.

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Deluxe Mashed Potatoes

When it comes to mashed potatoes recipes, this is one of my favorites because they can be made ahead, refrigerated and then popped into the oven just prior to dinnertime. When my grandchildren come for...

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Broccoli Rice Bake

We start thinking about creamy casseroles like this when the seasons start to change. It's warming and comforting, plus getting it ready for the oven takes only minutes.-Naomi Cross, Owenton, Kentucky

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Sweet Potato Pear Casserole

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Acorn Spiced Squash

When fall comes to Horsham, Pennsylvania, George Mankin likes to prepare this wonderful, cinnamon-and-maple flavored squash recipe. It's so quick and easy in the microwave and also, a good source of vitamins...

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Cranberry Dressing

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

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Quick Rosemary Rice

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mary Ann Kosmas cooks up this light and lemony rice dish flecked with pretty carrot shreds. "I have an herb garden, so I prepare this with fresh rosemary in summer," she jots....

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Spicy Grilled Broccoli

My kids eat this spiced broccoli without cheese; it's that good. It transports easily to the beach, the park or tailgate parties and also works on an indoor grill. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley,...

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Hash Brown Potato Salad

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Oven Baked Country Fries

Looking for an alternative to french fries? Try these lightly crisp potato wedges. You can have fun with the coating-add some garlic powder, Cajun seasoning of whatever spices your family prefers. -LaDonna...

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Aztec Vegetables

Demonstrator Lesa Newman offers this tasty side dish that incorporates fresh produce from the fall harvest.-Taste of Home Cooking School

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Contest Winning Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

When I prepare these sweet potatoes, I like to serve them with ham. Those two different tastes always team really well. -Miriam Christophel, Battle Creek, Michigan

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Makeover Hash Brown Casserole

I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while nixing a lot of the fat. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

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Fruited Rice Pilaf

I'm always trying to get fruit into our menus. I stirred some into plain rice pilaf one night, and it was a hit!-Lucille M. Gendron, Pelham, New Hampshire

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Golden Corn Puff

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. It's something different and very simple to make. My husband, Rich, and I especially like it because corn is our favorite vegetable.

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Spaghetti Squash with Sweet Peppers

"For a dish with harvesttime appeal, you can't go wrong with this veggie medley I created," assures Julie Varilek of Box Elder, South Dakota. "Served with breadsticks, it makes a satisfying main dish or...

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Buttery Brussels Sprouts

Polly Heer of Cabot, Arkansas brings us this special side dish. A hint of wine, while not necessary, boosts the sprouts flavor and gives them that extra little kick.

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Fresh Garden Medley

Kim Wenzel of Jefferson, Oregon tosses sauteed carrots, red pepper, zucchini and yellow squash with seasonings and dressing for a side dish filled with fresh flavors. "This combination is not only tasty...

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Fresh Tomato Soup with Basil

This Fresh Tomato Soup recipe uses garden-ripe tomatoes and fresh ingredients (no cans or pastes here)! It's such an easy homemade tomato soup that's perfect for using up those tomatoes.

Author: Sarah Bond

Sherried Mushroom Baked Potatoes

Each week my husband and I have steak with a potato variation, like these tangy baked spuds. How can you go wrong with mushrooms and sherry? -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

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Olive and Red Pepper Linguine

With 16 grandchildren, I find that someone is always hungry. This is a quick dish to fix when I'm busy. I sometimes serve it along with garlic bread for an easy meatless meal. -Betty Carpenter, Hookstown,...

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Sweet Potato & Andouille Hash

When my husband trained for the Senior Olympics, I looked for healthier recipes like these spicy sweet potatoes. Whip up some eggs and serve together. -Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Cheesy leeks

Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken - especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters. This recipe makes enough for a generous supper for two or a vegetable accompaniment...

Author: Justine Pattison

Broccolini with Shallots

Shallots and garlic are a nice complement to the peppery bite of the Broccolini.

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