This recipe, combining fresh herbs and other seasonings, is very flavorful-a healthy, easy and quick way to make french fries without frying in deep fat.
Author: Taste of Home
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.
Author: URVASHI PITRE
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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My relatives claim to hate Brussels sprouts, which I took as a challenge to come up with a recipe they'd love. When I served this at my Christmas buffet, there wasn't a sprout left in the bowl! -Carol...
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With sauerkraut, cabbage, onion and egg noodles, this dish has all the flavor of traditional pierogi but without all the work of making the dumplings. Just combine the ingredients in a skillet and let...
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If you like crab cakes, try this unusual version made from zucchini. "Maryland is famous for its crab cakes, but this recipe can sure fool you," says Pat Tillman of Pylesville, Maryland. They're easy and...
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You'll love the great flavor and easy preparation of Trisha Kruse's fresh side dish. The Eagle, Idaho cook tosses bright green beans in a sweet sauce with a subtle kick.
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With this good-for-you steamed kale, it's easy to eat healthy and get out of the kitchen quick. A wonderful accompaniment to most any entree, it is packed with vitamins and is a snap to prepare. I use...
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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.
Author: LANNI
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
Author: Taste of Home
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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"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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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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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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When my husband was a missionary kid in Switzerland, his mom learned to make cheese fondue. I thought of combining that favorite with one of mine-macaroni and cheese!-Kathy Lee, Elk Rapids, Michigan
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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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Here's a nice substitute to plain green bean casserole. The well-seasoned cheese sauce adds extra zip to this familiar dish. -Heather Campbell, Lawrence, Kansas
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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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"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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"I came up with this recipe trying to replace a microwave Spanish rice. This quick recipe has fewer calories and less sodium!" Susan LeBrun - Sulphur, Louisiana
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A New Year's tradition, this mildly flavored rice dish is a great accompaniment to almost any meat entree. Beth Wall of Inman, South Carolina sent in the recipe. -Beth Wall, Inman, South Carolina
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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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MY HUSBAND is the gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with the produce. This dish is the result of one of my efforts during an especially bountiful zucchini harvest. -Nettie Gornick...
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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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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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I've shared this recipe with many people, and all agree-it never fails. The light, tender dumplings are cut into strips like wide noodles.
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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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Tired of the same old sweet potato recipe? Try this spicy-sweet side. It's a great way to add this nutritious veggie to your diet any time of year. -Kim Jones, Mount Juliet, Tennessee
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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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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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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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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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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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A wife and husband who both love to cook, Anne and Jesse Foust of Bluefield, West Virginia share this easy-to-fix side dish. After a taste, you're sure to agree that their recipe takes plain green beans...
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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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This special dish is a wonderful first course for a small gathering of friends around the holidays. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma
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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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The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Who can resist a plate of golden, crisp, freshly cooked chips? Cooking them three times at different temperatures is the way to perfection: it's not difficult and is totally worth it! You will need: a...
Author: The Hairy Bikers
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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"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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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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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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This dish from Rose Harman of Hays, KS is as easy as sautéing some simple ingredients and tossing in cooked instant rice. And it pairs well with lots of main courses. "It's an especially good accompaniment...
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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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