Here's a delicious side dish I turn to often. Vegetarians can make it into a main dish by simply adding vegetables to the pasta.
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This dish is a change from the regular casserole. It is a great side for many different meats.-Beth Koehler, Mansfield, Pennsylvania
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A quick and delicious vegetable side dish recipe. Tender, crisp, colourful French green beans get a flavour boost from the addition of garlic and ginger.
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A Parmesan cheese and basil coating provides these "homegrown" fries with their pleasant taste. "Seasoned with garlic powder and baked in the oven, they're a zippy alternative to deep-fat fried potatoes,"...
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You'll never suspect that this creamy, cheesy potato casserole has been lightened up with healthier ingredients!
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Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he always requests it for his special birthday dinner! -Angie Rorick of Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Just a few simple seasonings are all that's needed to dress up these fresh vegetables. For the best flavor, saute them just until crisp-tender.
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My mother-in-law gave me this fantastic recipe, and I like it even more every time I taste it. Vanilla and almond extract add a new twist to a classic dish.-Elizabeth Hill, Dalton, Georgia
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Nila also sends along her recipe for Apple-Stuffed Squash, which will give any meal a real taste of autumn.
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Finding recipe to please all at a potluck is sometime hard to do but this recipe is a favorite for all. They are so full of flavor and will disappear fast.-Jane Carlovsky, Sebring, Florida
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This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my potato salad! -Kathleen Rabe, Kiel, Wisconsin
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I like to peel the husks back and rub ears of sweet corn with delicious dill butter before putting them on the grill. The butter melts over the golden kernels as the corn steams inside the husk. -Jeannie...
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These wedges taste like baked potatoes but are faster to make because they cook in the microwave. The simple seasoning makes them crispy and golden.-Dorothy Umberger, Ceres, Virginia
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After tasting a delicious mix of vegetables that a friend threw together and grilled, I went home and came up with a similar medley that I really like. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste.
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I've added unconventional ingredients to these collards that make them unique and exquisite on the palate and on the plate. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish an attention-getter, and it only takes five ingredients to prepare! "To make...
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The mild flavor of the crisp-tender green beans and mushrooms in this side dish is sure to appeal to the whole family.
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These fries are "skinny" since they bake to a crisp in the oven, without submerging the potatoes in oil or fat. They're great with a meal or as a snack. -Ann Janis, Tucson, Arizona
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"This is my family's all-time favorite corn dish. The buttery cornflake topping and chopped green peppers inside give it a different twist," writes Nancy McDonald from Burns, Wyoming. "It is always a success...
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Jim MacNeal of Waterloo, New York invented this recipe while looking for a different way to cook broccoli that was lower in fat and sodium. Quick, colorful and tasty, it makes a quick and easy accompaniment...
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Squash makes the perfect holiday side dish, especially when it's Hasselback butternut squash! The thin slits cut into each half allow the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and ground chipotle mixture to...
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I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip,...
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Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions," she...
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My dad has made these easy and delicious potatoes since I was little. The bacon adds to the smoky, grilled taste. -Shannon Talmage, Alexandria, Indiana
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Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish with any main, or enjoy them solo topped with some homemade applesauce. They will not...
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"We raise spaghetti squash in our garden, and I enjoy coming up with different ways to use it," writes Wanda Ivan of Salina, Kansas. "We like the colorful mix of tomatoes, carrot, broccoli and snow peas...
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With its creamy dressing and colorful vegetables, this salad is lovely and refreshing. Make it before you head out caroling, and when you return, guests' compliments will be music to your ears. -Mary Anne...
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When my husband and I visit family in North Dakota, I bring along the ingredients to make this casserole. It gets rave reviews every time I make it. -Ronica Skarphol Brownson, Madison, Wisconsin
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"These are a real family favorite-especially when Vidalias are in season," says Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky. "You can boost the flavor even more with seasoned breadcrumbs or a shake or two of...
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The must-try medley is a breeze to make in the microwave. Guests are surprised that this quick dish is so flavorful.-Linda Bernhagen, Plainfield, Illinois
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Crispy mashed potatoes deep fried to a crunchy golden delight.
Author: Christina Conte
I've found that this flavorful side dish complements almost any main course, from chicken to fish. If you like, use half yellow summer squash for a colorful variation on classic zucchini recipes. -Teresa...
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Says Rosadene Herold of Lakeville, Indiana, "My family thinks my Herbed Potatoes and ONions is a tasty alternative to fried potatoes. It's also quick."
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I enjoy dishes that are salty and sweet, so I changed a recipe to create this version which I can make in the microwave.-Julie A. Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin
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Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I've had so much amazing Caribbean food, but tostones have always been a favorite of mine. Traditionally they are deep fried, but this version of air-fryer plantains gives...
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This tastes just like the roasted potatoes served at the neighborhood Greek restaurant.
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Every year, my husband clears space in the garden to plant turnips. He likes to eat them right out of the garden or in a variety of dishes, including this one I created just for him.
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This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in itself. No wonder it won first prize in a local recipe...
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Bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the healthful frozen veggie mix we dressed up in a little parsley and garlic. A versatile a special side from our Test Kitchen.
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I'm always on the lookout for side dishes that go with nearly any main meal. This medley of peas, onions and mushrooms fills the bill.-John Davis, Mobile, Alabama
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My Aunt Nannette shared this smooth and refreshing salad as a convenient do-ahead dish. The mango and apricot flavors go well with pork, chicken and beef. -Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona
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To keep our wedding simple and fun, Joe and I asked our guests to bring their favorite covered dish and a copy of the recipe (I wanted to put together a wedding cookbook later). We ended up with an outstanding...
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Carrots are the iconic glazed vegetable, but the tarragon here is an update that offsets their intense sweetness. These are a great accompaniment for just about anything.
Author: Michael Ruhlman
For a different spin on a pea side dish, I added fresh mushrooms. They add so much flavor and it is so simple to whip up.-Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
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"This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist," says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. "I double the recipe for potluck dinners."
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Just a few simple ingredients add up to one versatile side dish that's bursting with flavor and goes together in minutes! Jeannie Klugh - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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I find it's difficult to cook beans from scratch, so this recipe, using canned beans, is especially valuable to me. The beans turn out great every time. Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario
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Here is an easy black bean salsa recipe that can be made year round. Make this black bean salsa recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a healthy snack through out the day.
Author: Sarah Mock