Tangy Carrot Coins give a popular nutritious vegetable a new twist, remarks Lois Stephen from Mt. Morris, Michigan. "This colorful side dish is as easy to fix as plain carrots, but the light, creamy coating...
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Here's a new flavor spin on the traditional cobbler. A medley of delicious veggies, this warm and savory treat is topped with a delicious cornbread mixture.- Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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My family enjoys chilled soups during the hot summer months. I came up with this spicy blend when trying to use up our garden zucchini. It's a hit with friends whenever I serve it, too. -Julie Wilson of...
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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.
Author: Eve Felder
This African recipe comes from BeadforLife, an organization that, through the sales of hand-crafted beaded jewelry, helps teach Ugandan women business skills so they can support their families. Matoke,...
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Because it's easy and delicious and healthy. It tastes like those Chinese green beans you get at China Buffet, but a little better, 'cause it's broccoli
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I created this side dish to make use of the great maple syrup we have here in Vermont. My family loves this recipe, and it's so easy to prepare.
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Nothing beats this comforting side dish to go with Mom's meat loaf. The peas and potatoes combined with a creamy white sauce make a hearty dish that also adds appealing color to the meal. -Linda Nilsen,...
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This simple side from Heather Sauter of Silver Spring, Maryland is a welcome alternative to green beans, and the pea pods look so pretty tossed with chopped onion. "This dish is a snap to make and tastes...
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"This may sound like an unusual combination, but it's really delicious," promises Valerie McInroy of Waterloo, Iowa. "It's a tasty way to get my husband and son to eat broccoli."
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This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa
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This recipe combines two of my family's favorite foods-peas and rice. The ingredients may be simple, but the colorful combination is unbeatable.
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"I usually serve this spicy rice side dish alongside chicken enchiladas or tacos for a great Mexican meal," writes Sarah Rodefeld of Maud, Oklahoma.
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Meet the Cook: If you follow the recipe directions, you should end up with firm tomatoes. It's been a tried-and-true method for me. I started cooking as a teenager. My first meal was spaghetti, and it...
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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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Brussels sprouts get dressed up for the holidays when I make this flavorful dish. Lemon and dill season the buttery sauce, and chopped walnuts add just the right crunch.
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This colorful veggie casserole combines packaged au gratin potatoes with just three other kitchen staples. "I enjoy it most with ham," relates Terry Hayford of La Mesa, California.
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"I first tasted this three-ingredient side dish at my aunt's house," relates Karen Wren from Freedom, Maine. "I thought they were the sweetest, most tender carrots I'd ever had. I make them all the time...
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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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This super-easy Asian Sugar Snap Peas recipe is ready in 5 minutes - a perfect side dish for busy nights! Also try it chilled or reheated for meal prep! • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Make Ahead •...
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This rich and creamy onion casserole would be great alongside any roasted meat. Feel free to use frozen pearl onions (and skip the first step of the recipe) if you're pressed for time. -Sandra Law, Tucson,...
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This recipe has a nice flavor and golden color, and is especially good served with enchiladas, which we New Mexicans enjoy during any season.
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Here's an easy recipe that's best prepared in the microwave versus a conventional oven. A colorful blend of spices livens up the delicate strands of squash.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula...
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Essentially a giant latke, rösti potatoes are the Swiss version of the classic potato pancake. Serve it topped with smoked salmon, sour cream with chives, or braised Savoy cabbage. See the article for...
Author: Martha Holmberg
Give sweet potatoes the good stuff like pear, bacon, honey and fresh tarragon. If Gorgonzola isn't your thing, just substitute plain or smoked Gouda. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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Whipped up by our Test Kitchen, this colorful combination of beans, summer squash, tomatoes and spinach makes a bright addition to any meal. Topped with roasted almonds and served warm, this tasty side...
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Add a few simple herbs to this microwave-fast recipe for a nutritious veggie side dish. Melissa Just - Minneapolis, Minnesota
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This thick creamy mixture has the flavor of ranch dressing and is a breeze to blend together. Use it to top mixed greens or as a dip for raw vegetables. -Vickie Floden of Story City, Iowa
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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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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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Everyone always enjoys the combination of unique ingredients in this recipe. The currants and raisins give it a nice, sweet flavor.
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My sister created this recipe and shared it with me. She has a huge vegetable garden and each year works with her abundant yield, combining her vegetables in many different ways. Somehow, she always seems...
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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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Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple shell," says Cecelia Bodden of Burnaby, British Columbia. "And it tastes as good...
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Change out your traditional sweet potato recipe with this new version. The fruit sauce provides a bright, but not too sweet accent to the sweet potatoes. This side is sure to be enjoyed.-Maureen Akins,...
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We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois
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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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A unique and special presentation for broccoli, these timbales are real crowd-pleasers. -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Comforting and filling, these tangy potatoes will warm up any meal, especially one with a German flair. They're a fitting accompaniment to sausages like bratwurst. -Alena Horn, Austin, Texas
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I came up with this dish by downsizing my recipe for a crowd. I experimented with amounts, adding and deleting until I got it just right. This is a great side dish that goes well with any meat.
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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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During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple veggie choice into a simple grilled side dish. For spicier sprouts, season with red pepper flakes...
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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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Celeriac remoulade is one of the simplest salads you will ever come across, perfect as a side dish or with some leaves for a healthy light lunch.
Author: Mary Berry
It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior,...
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A friend gave me this recipe years ago. It's a marvelous dish to go with any meat...also a vegetable dish that will "keep" if your dinner party happens to be running late!
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