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Pretzel Topped Sweet Potatoes

Friends I've shared this recipe with say it's their favorite way to serve sweet potatoes. I like to make it for brunch as a colorful go-with dish. The mingled sweet, tart and salty tastes are an unusual...

Author: Taste of Home

Herbed Vegetable Bake

My husband has high cholesterol, so I've had to revise some of his favorite recipes," says Sandra Cooper of Calgary, Alberta. "I've found that adding herbs to vegetables is a good way to replace some of...

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Skillet Irish Potato Bread Recipe

Give your breakfast an Irish twist this week! This Skillet Irish Potato Bread is perfect for breakfast, as a snack or anytime.

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Easy Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese

Although this does not taste like the the traditional mac 'n cheese recipes most of us grew up with, it will satisfy your comfort food craving while helping you avoid preservatives, dyes, meat, and dairy....

Author: Mesa Mom

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes...

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Stir Fried Asparagus with Water Chestnuts

This sauce dish, with crisp-tender asparagus and crunchy water chestnuts, can be served as a meatless entree or side. Rochelle Higgins of Woodbridge, Virginia shared the recipe.

Author: Taste of Home

Homemade Mashed Potato Bake

A co-worker gave me this recipe. Once my family tasted it, we all agreed it was a keeper! Speckled with ham and flavored with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, it's a little different.-Gail Buss, Westminster,...

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Hearty Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

These cheesy potatoes are so hearty, my husband and I often eat them as a main dish.-Patricia Richardson, Bend, Oregon

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Quick Vegetable Couscous

We love couscous, especially when we tire of potatoes, rice or pasta.

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Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes

My family loves potatoes and considers this dressed-up version a real favorite. Mouthwatering flavor comes from roasted garlic and rosemary. These fluffy, pleasing potatoes make a standout side dish for...

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Tabouli Primavera

Tabouli is a Middle Eastern vegetarian salad, primarily made with bulgur, lemon juice, tomato and herbs. This version is delicious! -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas)

Kasha is actually buckwheat and is a whole grain. It is mixed with onions and egg noodles to make this very simple and traditional Western European side dish. It is a staple at our holiday table and delicious...

Author: Lobbylady

Homemade Gravy

How often do you open a jar to get your gravy? It's something we all do, but making homemade gravy is so much easier than you realize. Tastes better too!

Author: Crayons and Cravings

Bacon, Corn and Kale Sauté

Sweet corn, smoky bacon and bright and healthy-nutritious kale will round out any meal.

Author: Laurie McNamara

Nacho Cheese Crackers

A microwaveable cheesy type cracker that is low carb and tastes great.

Author: Mjgh06

Candy Bar Apple Salad

This creamy, sweet salad with crisp apple crunch is a real people-pleaser. It makes a lot, which is good, because it will go fast! -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Author: Taste of Home

Curry Fries with Chive Mayonnaise

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Fettuccini with Basil and Brie

Tomatoes and basil together are a sure hit! Very flavorful. For cheese lovers, try a stronger Brie cheese, otherwise a medium blend will do. Great served warm or cold.

Author: LISA DELANNOY

Savory Sprouts

Cream of chicken soup creates the easy sauce that coats these tender sprouts from Daphne Blandford of Gander, Newfoundland. Seasoned with thyme and sprinkled with sliced almonds, this side dish is special...

Author: Taste of Home

Cheese Soup in Squash Bowls

This unique recipe combines two dishes in one-cheese soup and baked squash. It's so hearty you could almost serve it as a meatless meal!

Author: Taste of Home

Mexican Drunken Beans

Freshly cooked beans with bacon, ham, tomato, and Mexican beer. A recipe courtesy of my good friend Pepe from Tequila, Jalisco.

Author: gem

Creamy Potatoes 'n' Peas

This recipe has great eye as well as stomach appeal. I like to serve it in a pretty glass bowl.

Author: Taste of Home

Nutty Garlic Brussels Sprouts

I had never made brussels sprouts before and my husband didn't like them, but for the sake of variety I tried several different ways to prepare them. I came up with these few ingredients to enhance them....

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Veggie Rice Casserole

As an avid gardener and occasional cook, I use fresh vegetables and herbs when trying out new recipes on my wife and children. This zesty rice dish always pleases.

Author: Taste of Home

Holiday Apricot Kugel

I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe...

Author: 440DartRacer

Quick and Flavorful Creamed Spinach

"This flavorful side dish is so tasty you'll forget that it features nutritious spinach," says Elizabeth Hunter from Flower Mound, Texas. "It's a family favorite for holidays and special occasions. It...

Author: Taste of Home

Portobello and Chickpea Sheet Pan Supper

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...

Author: Taste of Home

Giant couscous with spinach

A delicious spicy side dish that could also be cooled and eaten as a salad served with cheese and shredded vegetables.

Author: Cyrus Todiwala

Ranch Style Baked Lentils

The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the World". I serve this as a main dish, or as a side dish for picnics and barbecues. I've used...

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Spice Baked Rice

A close family friend shared this recipe with me years ago. It makes a filling main course or serve it as a side dish with a meaty entree.-Kim Kolb Dague, Huntsville, Alabama

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Creamy Pearl Onions

"Not only is this dish delicious, but it's a favorite of family and company alike," writes Suzan Wiener from Spring Hill, Florida. "Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to prepare."

Author: Taste of Home

Southwestern Squash Medley

Canned green chilies give mild-flavored squash a little zip in this flavorful side dish. -Martha Schaub, Lake Leelanau, Michigan

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Orzo with Feta and Almonds

Quick-cooking orzo pasta is the secret to getting this side dish on the table in a jiffy. It pairs well with a variety of entrees.-Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Peppered Corn

This peppy side dish is always the first to disappear whenever I take it to a potluck.-Kim Garner, Batesville, Arkansas

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Stir Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds

"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps the texture crisp but tender; lemon and soy sauce make for a...

Author: Taste of Home

Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

Hazel Holley of Samson, Alabama teams up canned corn with chopped green pepper and onion to create a fresh-tasting salad with light mayonnaise coating. The pretty mixture is especially appealing presented...

Author: Taste of Home

Soba Noodles with Ginger Sesame Dressing

We love it when opposites attract. A sweet-and-sour gingery dressing goes hand in hand with soft soba noodles, edamame and crunchy slaw. Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein-packed finish. -Mandy...

Author: Taste of Home

Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms

Sautéed green beans and mushrooms are quick and easy to make. Serve them as a fresh holiday side dish or with a weeknight meal. Light, vegan side dish that everyone will love!

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Walleye Chowder

Author: cancooker

Cheesy Zucchini Medley

My family can hardly wait for zucchini to ripen in summer so I can make this casserole. With rice, sausage and vegetables, it's a hearty meal-in-one.

Author: Taste of Home

Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

The flavorful and simple butter, Parmesan cheese and parsley topping gives plain rice a tasty twist the whole family enjoys.-Joy Beck, Cinncinnati, Ohio

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Ginger & Spice Butternut Squash

I came up with this side dish one year while cooking Christmas dinner with my mom. The spiced-up squash is sweet and comforting.

Author: Taste of Home

Skillet Seasoned Rice

I recently put together a special cookbook for folks who cook for themselves. One of my favorite recipes inside the book is this nicely seasoned rice.

Author: Taste of Home

Veggie Risotto

Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain rice to use.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

Hearty Tomato Zucchini Pasta

The hearty taste of fresh ingredients makes this delicious as any you'll find in a fancy restaurant. I'm sure your family will love it as much as mine does!

Author: Taste of Home

Cheesy Swiss Potato Bake

This dish not only tastes good, it looks good, too. I serve it with sliced beef or pork.

Author: Taste of Home

Paleo Applesauce Pancakes

A simple and guilt-free breakfast. Tapioca flour gives these pancakes elasticity and applesauce combined with a bit of cinnamon give them a pleasant, homey aroma. Serve drizzled with honey and lemon juice...

Author: PiePony

Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Quick, rich and delicious, this macaroni and cheese takes only 7 minutes once your pressure cooker has built up pressure. My family requests this at least once a week. Serve immediately or use pressure...

Author: ehamilton1256

Corn on the Cob with Lemon Pepper Butter

Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did...

Author: Taste of Home