After our two children became adults and left home, I continued to cook meals as usual. Soon we became tired of having to eat the same leftovers several days in a row, so I sat down and came up with this...
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Fresh, filling and packed with flavor, this is a great make-ahead idea for a snack or mini meal you can enjoy all weekend! -Keith Dreitlein, Cranston, Rhode Island
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I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta is a tasty way to get kids to eat their veggies. -Judi Lacourse, Mesa, Arizona
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It only takes five ingredients to create this sweet potato side dish. I find it's a great way to free up my oven for other dishes. The recipe is on the sweet side, and the granola adds extra crunch.
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I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata....
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Before serving, you may want to add some more chopped nuts over the top of each potato. -Mary Davis, Montrose, Iowa
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Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the sane without this fruity casserole. I think you'll agree it's an attractive addition to any autumn meal.
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This delicious cheesy casserole is made with the bounty from my garden. The dish includes a sunny medley of summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. It's so nice to cook with those abundant...
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We love it when side dishes pop with color, like the bright pepper accents you'll see in this light and fluffy couscous. It's a scrumptious and welcome switch from baked potatoes or rice. -Taste of Home...
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EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them. These puffs are fun for a holiday meal and easy to prepare for any...
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"Ginger adds extra zing to this bright orange side dish," relates Joyce Guth of Mohnton, Pennsylvania. "It goes especially well with a ham dinner."
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A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church meeting, shower or any potluck event-it's always a hit. Whenever I serve this salad, people ask for the...
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"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "This quick-to-fix recipe makes a wonderful after-work meal served with...
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Here's a great way to use up that often overabundant vegetable-zucchini! Perfect for potlucks and everyday dinners, it's sure to become a recipe you reach for frequently.
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Serve this slaw as a side dish to any meal, or use it to top your favorite fish taco recipe instead of lettuce and the usual toppings. -Christi Dalton, Hartsville, Tennessee
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I CLIPPED this recipe many years ago, and it remains one of our favorites. My husband and I love all the ingredients in it, plus it doesn't require a lot of time to prepare. With a simple green salad,...
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I'VE USED this recipe since I was married, 47 years ago. Both my husband and I worked, and we liked to have hearty, hot meals when we came home in the evening. This was easy and quick to make on busy days....
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The crushed red pepper comes through in these zippy potatoes shared by Marilyn Weaver of Sparks, Maryland. "This dish is good with or without the onion," she promises. "Either way, you're not likely to...
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If your family likes vegetables as much as mine does, you'll like this recipe. Vegetables are so flexible, too, that you can substitute your family's favorites for those in this recipe. In our family,...
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My mom and I transformed plain rice by adding feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and cayenne. We wound up with a sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
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Rice lovers won't be able to get enough of this creamy, comforting casserole. Substitute a mushroom Alfredo or three-cheese sauce for equally delicious results.-Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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Yellow squash, green asparagus and red onion help usher in the flavors of springtime. For an Asian flavor twist, substitute soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar (reducing the salt due to the soy sauce)....
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Pie isn't just for dessert anymore. Stacking thinly sliced potatoes with layers of minced jalapenos and crumbled Cotija cheese helps turn ordinary spuds into something truly spectacular...especially when...
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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida
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This fast-and-fresh side dish is courtesy of Judy Harris of Brainerd, Minnesota.
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Even people who typically shy away from beets will polish these off. This healthy canned vegetable recipe is quick to make, too, since you start with canned beets. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
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"Whenever I'm invited to a potluck, I'm specifically asked to bring this warm crumb-topped side dish," explains Vicki Wrona from Grand Prairie, Texas. "No one realizes how nutritious it is."
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Harvest veggies become a warm, comforting side dish with this easy recipe from our Test Kitchen pros. Experiment with adding any other vegetables you have on hand, too. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
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I like starting out with recipe ideas and adding ingredients to make them mine. This bean dish, passed to our family by a friend, got a double-dash of barbecue sauce flavor from me. I have all sons-no...
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In Alamosa, Colorado, Marjorie Carey puts together this easy rice mixture flavored with vegetable soup mix. Each batch makes a pretty side dish when you're in a hurry.
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This authentic Polish vegetable salad called Jarzynowa Salad is made in every Polish household for celebrations and Christmas. It's really easy to make at home!
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This dish works best with thinly sliced cabbage, so it is best not to use a shredder.
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Family and friends are surprised when I tell them these carrots are prepared on the grill. The soy sauce and ginger flavors complement a variety of meaty entrees.
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I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and often experiment with flavors compatible to the many vegetables I prepare. My nephew, who lived with me for a year while going to graduate school, thought this...
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A friend once told me about a potato dish her mother used to make. She remembered that Swiss cheese and butter were standouts. Here's my re-creation-and my friend actually liked it better than her mom's...
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This is a fantastic meatless dinner or an amazing side dish. It works well with a variety of sheet-pan-roasted vegetables. We enjoy using zucchini or squash in the summer, and you can also change up the...
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A unique and special presentation for broccoli, these timbales are real crowd-pleasers. -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Every family seems to have a favorite stuffing recipe. My family and I have been making this one for many years. It's so delicious that no gravy is required! -Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York
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These fries are a great alternative to traditional ones made with potatoes. They bake up crispy and golden in the oven, too.-Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
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The extra butter added at the end helps emulsify the sauce, but you can get away with less, if you like.
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Sundra also includes her recipe for Dilled Zucchini. "These super squash couldn't be easier to prepare, and their mild flavor goes so well with chicken," she says.
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This pasta puttanesca recipe is great for a big gathering. It works well as a starter dish or as a main dish for a smaller group. One peeled, diced carrot may be used in place of the sugar for a milder,...
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What's a family gathering or potluck without at least one pasta salad? This one's great freshly made or for several days after. We like it warm or cold. -Karen Hentges, Bakersfield, California
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Scott Jones' family will sure be delighted when they taste this delicious makeover at their next gathering. Scott wrote to us for help lightening this dish. We decreased the fat by half and the cholesterol...
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I created this colorful rice and veggie side dish one night by combining a few ingredients I had on hand. My husband, Robert, loved it and I have been making it ever since.-Lori Blevins, Douglasville,...
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A lot of celery is grown in this area, and this recipe is one of my favorites that features our "star crop". It's a very colorful dish and is perfect for get-togethers.
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My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. -Carol Gillespie,...
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Our Test Kitchen tossed together this colorful side dish that's sure to brighten up any dinner table. The mild seasoning lets the veggies' fresh flavors shine.
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