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Sauteed Baby Carrot Medley

Convenient baby-cut carrots star in this colorful, quick-to-fix side dish from Lisa McNeece of Bakersfield, California. Lisa's on staff at Grimmway Farms, top grower and processor of baby-cut carrots.

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Healthy Scalloped Tomatoes

Warm and comforting, this old-fashioned side dish is a great way to use up garden bounty. From West Salem, Wisconsin, Norma Pipe says, "I lightened the original recipe by using less butter and flour and...

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Festive Rice

My mom and I transformed plain rice by adding feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and cayenne. We wound up with a sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas

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Instant Pot® Khichdi

Two types of legumes, brown basmati rice, and goda masala are cooked in an Instant Pot® for a traditionally flavored Indian classic. Goda masala is a coconut-based seasoning, which gives this dish a fragrant...

Author: Buckwheat Queen

Potatoes with Crab Sauce

Corene Thorsen, from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, adds crab to the creamy and comforting sauce she pours over spuds. "The mild sauce allows the delicate flavor of the crab to shine through," she declares. "This...

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Six Bean Casserole

I like starting out with recipe ideas and adding ingredients to make them mine. This bean dish, passed to our family by a friend, got a double-dash of barbecue sauce flavor from me. I have all sons-no...

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Lemon Pepper Vegetables

Our Test Kitchen tossed together this colorful side dish that's sure to brighten up any dinner table. The mild seasoning lets the veggies' fresh flavors shine.

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Scalloped Corn with Vegetables

You'll hear an earful from guests when you offer this creamy corn dish at Thanksgiving dinner -or any other occasion. "My mother made this recipe all the time when I was young," recollects Kathy Smith...

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Polenta Fries with Blue Cheese Dip

These fries are a great alternative to traditional ones made with potatoes. They bake up crispy and golden in the oven, too.-Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

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Fancy Green Beans

What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Stuffing

Every family seems to have a favorite stuffing recipe. My family and I have been making this one for many years. It's so delicious that no gravy is required! -Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York

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Makeover Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole

Scott Jones' family will sure be delighted when they taste this delicious makeover at their next gathering. Scott wrote to us for help lightening this dish. We decreased the fat by half and the cholesterol...

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Kale Caesar Salad

I love Caesar salad recipes, so I created this kale Caesar salad. It's perfect paired with chicken or steak for a light weeknight meal. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Parsleyed Rice Pilaf

Kathy also sent the recipe for Parsleyed Rice Pilaf, noting, "While the salmon bakes, I dress up instant rice with bouillon, minced onion and parsley."

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Zucchini Rice Pilaf

I created this colorful rice and veggie side dish one night by combining a few ingredients I had on hand. My husband, Robert, loved it and I have been making it ever since.-Lori Blevins, Douglasville,...

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Quick French Peas Recipe

Bright green and festive for Easter, this side dish has a slightly sweet flavor everyone will favor. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch. "A friend shared this tasty recipe," pens Pat Walter from Pine Island,...

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Confetti Beet Salad

Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need a quick dish to round out a meal.-Elaina Pacella, Sewaren, New Jersey

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Hearty Twice Baked Potatoes

Everyone raves about these extra-special spuds that are perfect for meat-and-potato lovers. The creamy, nicely seasoned potatoes are a great accompaniment to grilled chicken, but hearty enough to serve...

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Artichokes and Green Beans

This easy and elegant treatment for vegetables complements a variety of main courses. "Whenever I make it, someone always asks for a recipe," Carole Boys writes from Wheaton, Illinois.

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Strawberry Glazed Fruit Salad

I first tasted this delightful salad at a friend's house when she served it with dinner. It tastes so good made with fresh strawberries. After sampling it, no one would ever believe how incredibly easy...

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Vegetable Rice Mix

In Alamosa, Colorado, Marjorie Carey puts together this easy rice mixture flavored with vegetable soup mix. Each batch makes a pretty side dish when you're in a hurry.

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Wonton Recipe | Homemade Pork Wontons

Enjoy delicious Homemade Pork Wontons without having to leave the house! Get all the deliciousness of takeout wontons in the comfort of your own home!

Author: Urvashi

Savory Mediterranean Orzo

If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you'll love this Mediterranean side. The yellow summer squash, roasted red peppers and spinach yield specks of eye-popping...

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Italian Roasted Vegetables

Harvest veggies become a warm, comforting side dish with this easy recipe from our Test Kitchen pros. Experiment with adding any other vegetables you have on hand, too. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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Pit Stop Potatoes

We love fried potatoes and experimented with several recipes until we came up with this grilled version. Using a disposable foil pan means easy cleanup.-Annette Frahmann, Shelton, Washington

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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...

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Easy Sauteed Spinach for Two

Here's a light, lively side to complement almost any entree you put on the table. A little test kitchen know-how helps to dress up everyday spinach with garlic, onion, a lick of sherry and a sprinkling...

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Sweet Potato Apple Dressing

This dressing is simply the greatest. It's easy to make, creates a heavenly aroma when baking and combines two traditional favorites -- sweet potatoes and dressing-- into one special dish. Folks always...

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Squash and Cornbread Casserole

Yellow summer squash combine with convenient cornbread mix, sour cream, and onion for a side-dish casserole to accompany your weeknight dinners.

Author: Lana Stuart

Carrots on the Grill

Family and friends are surprised when I tell them these carrots are prepared on the grill. The soy sauce and ginger flavors complement a variety of meaty entrees.

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Spiced Garlic Carrots

This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic Jewish homes. The natural sweetness of the carrots tempers the garlic and balances the sizzle of...

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Chinese Restaurant Style Sautéed Green Beans Recipe

This quick side dish of green beans glazed with a sweet, garlicky soy sauce makes a fabulous partner for any takeout-at-home-type main course, including Kung Pao Chicken, Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp, and Fried...

Author: Susie Middleton

Triple Bean Bake with Bacon

Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of horseradish. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Slow Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs

These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love the walk-away convenience. -Rashanda Cobbins, Taste of Home Food Editor

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Twice Baked Red Potatoes

Before my baby was born, I was in nesting mode and made lots of freezable recipes like these creamy red potatoes. The yogurt is a healthy swap for sour cream. -Valerie Cox, Secretary, Maryland

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Primavera Noodles

Pasta and vegetables in creamy ranch sauce. This easy dish is a hit with everyone. Very versatile: you can use any pasta and veggies you have on hand.

Author: BECKARIAH

Cauliflower Dill Kugel

I enjoy cauliflower and kugel, so it made sense to combine the two into one special dish. The ricotta cheese adds a distinctive creaminess and lightness. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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Spicy Green Bean Saute

Perk up everyday green beans with this snappy saute recipe from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. "It's great alongside thinly sliced beef or chicken," she writes.

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Creamy Hash Brown Bake

My mother always insisted on a sit-down dinner with the whole family every night so I use many of her recipe when my family sits down for a meal.-Yvonne Nave, Lyons, Kansas

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Italian Green Beans and Mushrooms

Enhance your menu anytime using this flavorful recipe. Toasted almonds add crunch to the medley of green beans and mushrooms.

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Finnish Cauliflower

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Broccoli Pasta Side Dish

I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta is a tasty way to get kids to eat their veggies. -Judi Lacourse, Mesa, Arizona

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Pineapple Sweet Potato Boats

Crushed pineapple adds a tasty twist to these twice-baked sweet potatoes. Mini-marshmallows can be used in place of the pineapple if you prefer.

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Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash

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Vegetarian Penne

"My husband and I love pasta and vegetables," relates Gail Cawsey of Geneseo, Illinois. "I created this dish several years ago. It serves as dinner for the two of us or as an impressive side dish when...

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Mushroom Marsala with Barley

This filling vegetarian recipe is a tasty mashup of chicken Marsala and mushroom barley soup. It's great as a main dish, but it can also be served, with or without the barley, as a side. -Arlene Erlbach,...

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South Indian Style Egg Curry

Learn how to make south indian style egg curry, inspired by Kerala cuisine. Easy, comforting and creamy egg curry recipe!

Author: Richa

Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower

You can change the cheese in this recipe to suit your tastes. I use whatever I have on hand. Cheddar adds a nice flavor.

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Home Style Mashed Potatoes

Leaving the tender skins on the spuds not only saves time, it sparks the taste and adds color to these hearty mashed potatoes. They're perfect with the pork roast and versatile enough to go well with other...

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Lattice Corn Pie

This unique side dish is full of old-fashioned goodness, with tender diced potatoes and a fresh, sweet corn flavor. Once you've tasted this delicious pie, you'll never want to serve corn any other way!...

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