This baked tomatoes recipe has been in our family for many years. My mother brought it with her when she came to the United States from Italy. When tomatoes are plentiful, this is a great way to serve...
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Many of my springtime menus include this dish, which can be made ahead, refrigerated and baked when ready.
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After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their...
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These beans are wonderful with tortillas or corn bread, and I'll often serve them with a salad for a main meal. I've made this recipe for more than 20 years, and it's always well received by friends and...
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Friends prepared the food, including these simple yet delicious baked beans, when our daughter, Briana, married Jerad Van Der Zwaag. Chili powder enhances canned beans for a rich crowd-pleasing dish.
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I roast veggies to bring out their sweetness, and it works wonders with onions and cabbage. The piquant vinegar-mustard sauce makes this dish similar to a slaw. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
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Lemony Greek potatoes are a traditional side dish for grilled chicken or steak. When they come out of the oven, we top with feta for a little melty goodness. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey
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People always go back for seconds whenever I serve this hashbrown casserole. It is a snap to fix using quick convenient packaged ingredients. It travels well, too. - Susan Auten, Dallas, Georgia
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"My brother made this stove top side dish as his contribution to Christmas dinner one year. We liked it so much that it became a mainstay in our household. -Gail Orsillo of Lynnwood, Washington
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One Thanksgiving, I lost the recipe I planned to use, so I threw this cranberry stuffing together. My cousin Sandy, a die-hard traditional stuffing fan, said this was the best stuffing she'd ever tasted!...
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With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
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Carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies. -Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
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A side of fragrant Almond Rice perfectly compliments most any dish. "When I serve this, I sprinkle the edges of a large serving platter with fresh parsley, add the Almond Rice and then top that with the...
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This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way for years-because my children eat it happily! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York
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The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest is to switch back and forth when grating the potatoes and onion in your food processor or box grater. -Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York
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I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into...
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Radishes aren't just for salads anymore. This abundant springtime veggie makes a colorful side to any meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Well coated with a tangy sour cream and celery seed dressing, these sweet-sour onions can sure dress up a juicy burger. My sister likes to serve them as a side salad when our family gets together in summer...
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Since asparagus is so abundant here in spring, I like to put it to use with this tasty roasted asparagus recipe. Not only does it come together quickly, but it calls for just a handful of items. We all...
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Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer,...
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This recipe is very easy and creates a very delicious side dish. The sweet potatoes and apples compliment each other well. -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington
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"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a savory side dish with any meat."
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A simple and delectable dish! Choose your own pasta and top with garlic, almost as simple as that! Use any sort of cheese you like.
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My daughter gave me this twice-baked potatoes recipe because she knows I love potatoes. The hearty casserole is loaded with a palate-pleasing combination of bacon, cheeses, green onions and sour cream....
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Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. -Dawn Legler, Fort Morgan, Colorado
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The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you're eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it's a great way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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Simply seasoned and flavored with garlic, this fantastic side dish will complement just about any entree. The colorful veggies are easy to prepare and look attractive on a holiday buffet...but you'll want...
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Using frozen hash browns makes these potato pancakes a snap to fix. They're a tasty companion to eggs for brunch. -Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota
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"Living in the Midwest, we anticipate spring treats like fresh asparagus all winter long," affirms Mickey Kelly, Burnsville, Minnesota. "Our three small children can't help but snitch a taste when this...
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This best-of-the-season dish adds to the beauty and bounty of any holiday spread. Whether served warm or cold, it's a delectable fruity treat for the taste buds as well as for the eyes when it's presented...
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This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make-or more delicious to eat! -Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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People ask me how to freeze corn on the cob because my frozen corn tastes as good as fresh! This way it stays crisp-tender and now I can have "fresh" corn any time of the year. -Judy Oudekerk, St. Michael,...
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Grilled mushrooms always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste even more fantastic. As the mother of two children, I love to cook entire meals on the grill. It's fun spending time outdoors...
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"No matter how many tomatoes I give to neighbors, I always have too many left for my family to eat," writes Kay Lunsford of Charlotte, North Carolina. "So I came up with this yummy recipe that helped us...
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Don't be afraid to bring out the roasted Brussels sprouts. Mellowed with mustard sauce, they may just delight even the most skeptical folks. -Becky Walch, Orland, California
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This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska
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With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food-easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. -Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a side dish, as an appetizer or spooned over a tossed salad," she writes from Mountain...
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Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking here in North Carolina. Combined with russet potatoes, this recipe makes simple mashed potatoes a very special treat.
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The fresh flavor of parsley is perfect with hot buttered potatoes-it adds a little extra zip. I used this recipe when I did all the cooking at our restaurant, and customers loved it.
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This recipe is a savory side dish with a fresh taste, even though it calls for convenient frozen peas.-Mary Dennis, Bryan, Ohio
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One of the first dishes my mom taught me is a tasty pairing of cauliflower, cheese and broccoli. It's absolutely my best side. -Devin Mulertt, Napa, California
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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. -Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
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