I'm a freelance writer who sometimes needs a break from a long session of working on a story. That's when I escape to the kitchen to whip up something that's good to eat, yet easy to prepare. This is one...
Author: Taste of Home
THIS is a dish I've tried a few times for my husband and me. Since we both love Brussel sprouts, I often experiment with different combinations to enhance the taste. We found leeks give the sprouts a special...
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As a working Mom, anything I can do to cut time spent in the kitchen is helpful. Through the years, I've tried different ways to liven up canned and frozen vegetables so that the family will continue to...
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I found this recipe in the local paper, and I love that it puts a twist on basic Brussels sprouts. Components of the recipe can be prepared the day before then completed the day of your meal. -Maureen...
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If you need a show-stopper to bring to the next potluck, this ramen noodle Asian salad is the dish to choose. It's refreshing, colorful, and loaded with texture.
Author: insanelygood
Tender spiced air fryer carrots with crispy edges is a simple side dish perfect for any meal made in just 20 minutes.
Author: Gina Matsoukas
Pasta and vegetables in creamy ranch sauce. This easy dish is a hit with everyone. Very versatile: you can use any pasta and veggies you have on hand.
Author: BECKARIAH
I created this recipe one summer when I had an abundance of green peppers in my garden. This spicy recipe is a great companion for any meat dish. It's also delicious served over rice. When I take it to...
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"This recipe was originally an entree with chicken and linguini," notes Barbara Spitzer of Lodi, California. "I keep changing the ingredients to go with whatever else I'm serving for dinner, but my husband...
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Don't be fooled by the green color-this vegan potato salad is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for potlucks and for those with dietary restrictions. -Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California
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Jim MacNeal of Waterloo, New York invented this recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat and sodium. Quick, colorful and tasty, it makes a quick and easy accompaniment...
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This comforting and savory side is spiced with a pleasant combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and mace.-Eleanor Davis, Sun Lakes, Arizona
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This sweet-tart casserole is a fun change of pace from traditional vegetable side dishes. It's super-quick to prepare if you use a food processor to slice the apples and carrots. The unique combination...
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This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts to suit your taste-it's impossible to go wrong! -Lynn Heisel, Jackson, Missouri
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Enjoy delicious Homemade Pork Wontons without having to leave the house! Get all the deliciousness of takeout wontons in the comfort of your own home!
Author: Urvashi
Try this tasty side made with roasted fresh asparagus drizzled with orange juice, garlic and poppy seeds for a wonderful treat! Donna Bardocz - Howell, Michigan
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Served with salsa on the side, these fluffy corn cakes from our Test Kitchen make a fantastic side for nearly any main dish, especially those with southwestern flair. Try serving them with sour cream on...
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I FOUND this pretty rice dish in a salad oil ad in the Ladies' Home Journal back in 1948. It's a favorite not only for its good taste, but for its simplicity of preparation. A potluck and picnic pleaser,...
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"Because this recipe is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious, it has become the only way I make green beans," says Clara Saxe of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The versatile beans feature plenty of garlic...
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It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without potatoes. The herbs make these extra tasty. -Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa
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This is a delicious veggie accompaniment to most meals. A combination of lemon and dill offers an elegant taste that's simple to achieve. The colorful medley is great for special occasions or weeknight...
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Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she...
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In her Howell, Michigan kitchen, Ann Berger dresses up quick-cooking couscous with mushrooms, green onions and carrot. Seasoned with white wine, thyme and garlic, it's a comforting menu addition that complements...
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My family just loves this chicken stuffed with delicious sage dressing. They always ask for seconds.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon
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Casseroles are a staple in my home. This one is great to serve in the fall with any main dish.-Jackie Willingham, Pasadena, Texas
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I always end up with lots of rhubarb each summer, but many of the recipes use a lot of sugar. This one lets the fruit sweeten up the rhubarb instead. I refrigerate the sauce overnight to help the flavors...
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Here's a delicious side dish I turn to often. Vegetarians can make it into a main dish by simply adding vegetables to the pasta.
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Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. -Howard Levine of Arleta, California
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"I serve this dish quite often," Nella says. "It tastes delicious with just about any meal, and it can easily be reheated in the microwave."
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Mom concocted this creative salad with a few simple ingredients. Chopped olives, celery and garlic are drizzled with oil, tossed and chilled for a cool and refreshing side dish that's perfect with any...
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Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana
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"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at holidays," says field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas.
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Just a few simple seasonings are all that's needed to dress up these fresh vegetables. For the best flavor, saute them just until crisp-tender.
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After tasting a delicious mix of vegetables that a friend threw together and grilled, I went home and came up with a similar medley that I really like. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste.
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Since I enjoy spending time with my guests rather than alone in the kitchen, this one's a favorite dish...I've served it with ham, pork and turkey. With its color and eye appeal, I call on it on special...
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If you're like me, you're always searching for easy side dishes. This vegetable medley in a creamy cheese sauce couldn't be simpler. It uses ingredients you likely have on hand and costs 24¢ a serving....
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Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish, especially when it's Hasselback butternut squash! The thin slits cut into each half allow the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and ground chipotle mixture to...
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This Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish recipe is legendary! Deeply flavorful: even people who don't like spicy foods love it! Try it on almost EVERYTHING! • Freezable • Make Ahead • Vegan (and Vegetarian)...
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My children often request this dish. It also adds a great "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.-Andria Peckham, Lowell, Michigan
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This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my potato salad! -Kathleen Rabe, Kiel, Wisconsin
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Nila also sends along her recipe for Apple-Stuffed Squash, which will give any meal a real taste of autumn.
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This casserole is easy to make and goes well with any meat without having days of leftovers.-Lucy Holland, Derby Line, Vermont
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With its creamy dressing and colorful vegetables, this salad is lovely and refreshing. Make it before you head out caroling, and when you return, guests' compliments will be music to your ears. -Mary Anne...
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Perfect sauce to put on steaks like Steak Diane, baked fish, flounder, fried fish or crab cakes and stuffed crab.
Author: Jane Hebert
This side dish makes a winner out of any meal. Red potatoes and green peas add color to the table, and the herbs add zing to garden vegetables.-Gail Buss, Westminster, Maryland
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The mild flavor of the crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms in this side dish is sure to appeal to the whole family.
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I worked in an Italian restaurant that served angel hair pasta with olive oil, garlic and a sprinkling of walnuts. I enjoyed the medley so much that I developed this recipe for an important dinner, and...
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We think you'll feel good about serving this fabulous brunch dish, now that it's lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. -Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington
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This tastes just like the roasted potatoes served at the neighborhood Greek restaurant.
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