Slow-roasting, which caramelizes and intensifies the flavor of tomatoes and gives them a meatier, more robust texture, is a perfect way to preserve these summer gems. Once you've roasted the beefsteak...
Author: Susie Middleton
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish an attention-getter, and it only takes five ingredients to prepare! "To make...
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I tried this sweet and crunchy casserole out on my 80-year-old parents and they loved it! Butternut squash now has a place at our holiday table year after year. -Barbara Busch, Henrico, Virginia
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I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you...
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My Aunt Nannette shared this smooth and refreshing salad as a convenient do-ahead dish. The mango and apricot flavors go well with pork, chicken and beef. -Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona
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Sweet orange peppers add bright flavor to this simple, elegant side-a perfect pairing for any entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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"While the fish is marinating, I toss together a big bowl of Italian Spinach Salad," Judy relates. "Prepared Italian dressing makes this twist on traditional wilted spinach salad simple ti fix. I usually...
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From Shirley Saeger, this slightly sweet combination of glazed carrots and sliced onion makes a tasty change of pace. "It's popular everytime I serve it," she notes from her kitchen in Wisconsin Rapids,...
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Our family loves roasted green beans, but they can take a long time in the oven. I tried these air-fryer green beans and we loved them! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
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Sour cream and cream cheese add delicious dairy flavors to these potatoes. They can be prepared in advance and are special enough to serve guests. -Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania
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Ordinary rice is spiced up with zesty poultry seasoning. This pairs well with the Mediterranean Chicken Stew, but would also be a nice stand-alone side dish with any entree.
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A convenient packaged rice mix gives a jump start to this simple side dish from Helen Jacobs of Canton, Michigan. A bright blend of veggies adds color, and the cost - only 52 cents per serving - is easy...
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You can assemble this garlic-kissed veggie dish in advance, but wait to bake it until just before serving. The aroma from the oven will lure everyone in the house to the kitchen.-Paul VanSavage, Binghamton,...
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Baked Beans Recipe With Canned Beans is a quick and easy assemble baked beans recipe that is loaded with leftover ham from the holidays. This baked beans has two varieties of beans, rich sauce, and savory...
Author: Kelsey Apley
Bell peppers, andouille sausage, and cayenne give traditional cornbread stuffing a bit of Louisiana flavor.
Author: Jennifer Armentrout
This recipe features tender chunks of sweet potatoes coated with a brown sugar mix and a golden-brown streusel topping. Folks won't be able to get enough of this mouthwatering side dish. -Mary Meek, Toledo,...
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"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda Ivan of Salina, Kansas. "We like the colorful mix of tomatoes, carrot, broccoli and snow peas...
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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota shares this recipe for homemade flour and spinach tortillas. Use them when a recipe calls for the packaged variety, or try them in the Southwestern suppers Katie offers...
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Bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the healthful frozen veggie mix we dressed up in a little parsley and garlic. A versatile a special side from our Test Kitchen.
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"This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist," says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. "I double the recipe for potluck dinners."
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I've had this recipe forever and have tinkered with it over the years to perfect it. Now it's a family favorite. I serve it a lot during the holidays. -Karen Sheets, Shelton, Washington
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Meet the Cook: This recipe's one I had to learn to marry into my husband's family! It is the traditional Hinz Christmas Eve meal, served before going to church. My father was a pastor who was always too...
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Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking,...
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I FOUND this recipe in a farm newspaper, thought it sounded it good and it was. I have used it for years. I often fix it instead of potatoes. If the skin on the apples is a little tough, I peel the apples....
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This slow cooker dressing stays moist and delicious. My family enjoys it so much that I serve it alongside a variety of main meals. - Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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This rich side of fettuccine with spinach in a garlic-wine sauce will dress up any simple entree.-Andrea Larson, Puyallup, Washington
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Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake, a recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima beans have never been among my favorite foods. But I actually like them in this casserole, and their color...
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Pineapple and cheese aren't thought of as a perfect pairing, but they are. The taste is the proof.-Linda Keller, Sylvania, Ohio
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Brown sugar, bacon and cider vinegar season this simple side. I often make it for family and friends, and it never fails to please!-Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
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My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is wonderful with pork roast and so effortless due to the use of the slow cooker. -Roxanne Chan, Albany,...
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Our Test Kitchen created this flavorful rice medley that's sure to jazz up any entree. Golden raisins add sweetness to the blend of aromatic herbs.
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A special cooked sauce added to fresh green beans makes this a unique and hearty side dish and a pretty complement to any entree. -Hazel Holley, Samson, Alabama
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"I got this recipe from the captain of our fire department," shares Terri Frabotta of Sterling Heights, Michigan. The speedy side dish is nicely seasoned with garlic and basil and has a subtle sweetness...
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My mom, Lynda, is a marvelous cook. I'm proud to say she taught me everything she knows, especially during my teenage years when we spent long hours together in the kitchen. She often made these twice-baked...
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This comforting pasta dish is so easy to put together when time is tight. Try Pecorino Romano cheese for a new flavor sensation or toss in some frozen peas to add extra nutrition.-Geri Distefano, Nepean,...
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Roasting really brings out the flavor of butternut squash and zucchini. I drizzle them with lemon juice, oil, garlic and seasonings, then pop them in the oven. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
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HERE'S a side dish that's absolutely delicious. I've enjoyed making it for so many years that I don't recall where I got the recipe. This is a perfect accompaniment to most any entree because it's so attractive...
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Leslie Kvidal writes from Pascagoula, Mississippi, "The only way my daughter would eat zucchini was in a cake, until I came up with this Italian-style recipe one day. She had to have seconds!"
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This is an unusual way to serve baked potatoes, but if your family is like mine, they'll love it. It's a regular on our menu at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Lemon, garlic and Parmesan cheese are the perfect complement for brussels sprouts in this quick recipe from Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin.
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This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district's food service manager, and she asked for the recipe. I like to make the dressing the day before so the flavors...
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The garlic seasoning and Asiago really pack a punch, making this five-ingredient low-carb side dish a real weeknight winner. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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I've added unconventional ingredients to these collards that make them unique and exquisite on the palate and on the plate. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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My husband is a gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with produce. I developed this dish during an especially bountiful zucchini harvest.
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Marinated artichoke hearts are an unusual addition to these impressive packed potatoes from Jennifer Andrzejewski of Grizzly Flats, California. Bacon, cheese, sour cream and broccoli round out the savory...
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"I love to fix this saucy casserole for potluck dinners or when I need to feed a crowd," shares Janice Thompson of Martin, Michigan. "The zippy potatoes go well with grilled foods such as barbecued chicken...
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A touch of sugar gives this thyme-seasoned veggie side a slightly sweet flavor. Serve sprinkled with parsley. -Sharon Arendt Schaumburg, Illinois
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A Parmesan cheese and basil coating provides these "homegrown" fries with their pleasant taste. "Seasoned with garlic powder and baked in the oven, they're a zippy alternative to deep-fat fried potatoes,"...
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A combination of fine egg noodles and long grain rice makes this side dish a savory change-of-pace. Judy Barry of West Milford, New Jersey seasons the pilaf with minced garlic, fresh parsley and a little...
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