This nicely spiced cabbage-and-apple medley has always been a favorite side dish on our holiday dinner table. We love the sweet-tangy flavor and eye-catching color. -Paul Tackman Sr., North Las Vegas,...
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WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements...
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This fresh-tasting mixture is so pretty and tasty-and a great way to enjoy your garden's bounty. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a pleasant crunch to the savory saute. I love to cook and find...
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These elegant, stuffed mushroom caps make a lovely special-occasion side dish perfect for the holidays. Green and red sweet peppers add festive color to the creamy and tender risotto.-Christie Szabo, Helotes,...
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When ruby-red tomatoes appear on the vines in the garden, my family requests these cheesy topped tomatoes as a side dish. I also enjoy these by themselves for a light lunch.
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With a buttery cracker topping and lots of cheese, this lightened up classic casserole from Lisa Eldridge of Topeka, Kansas makes a guilt-free side dish at any meal. "I got the original recipe from a friend,"...
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Beets, nectarines and feta cheese make for scrumptious additions to mixed greens. While the combination of ingredients may seem unlikely, I guarantee it will become a favorite salad on your home menu....
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This is the perfect dish for a cool winter evening. It uses a grain which is usually reserved for baking but it is perfect in this casserole.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Mild and crunchy, bok choy makes a great base for this flavorful stir-fry that also features baby corn, snow peas and carrots.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Round out any meal with these delightful potatoes. Sandi Guettler of Bay City, Michigan adds a bit of cottage cheese to give it a creamy texture.
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I've been serving this lovely creamed side dish for many years. It starts with convenient frozen corn and gets garden-fresh taste from green pepper, tomato and onion.-Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio
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I love to mix different vegetables together and use unexpected herbs and spices to change things up. If you can't find apple sausage for this skillet, a good mild Italian sausage would work just fine....
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I can't wait for my husband to get our garden ready each year. Cucumber seeds are the first to be planted. My grandchildren love to help me make these pickles and proudly carry a big jar home.-Sandra Jones,...
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Complement the sauce-topped steaks with this vibrant side dish that cooks in the microwave in mere minutes. Fresh sugar snap peas get extra color from a jar of pimientos, which eliminates the need to chop...
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This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I can have the soup cooking in my crock pot, and when I get home from work, I can quickly make the dumplings...
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When a coleslaw recipe is this easy, you need never buy it ready-made again. Feel free to try adding other crunchy veg like fennel, celery or celeriac. You can stir in fresh herbs or swap the mustard for...
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I have no trouble getting my kids to eat their vegetables. I exposed them to a variety of vegetables at an early age helped. They love these tender brussels sprouts, which have just the right amount of...
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With just a few ingredients, you can transform these potatoes into a savory side dish or a complete meal.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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"I first sampled this tempting treatment for celery when a friend brought it to a 4-H covered dish dinner," recalls Michelle Garretson of Newcomerstown, Ohio. "We could not believe how good it tastes or...
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This rice recipe has been in our family for years. It's handy when you're in a hurry for a side dish to complement almost any main dish, not just Tex-Mex fare. -Sharon Donat of Kalispell, Montana
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I used to avoid sweet potatoes as a child, mostly because they came out of a can. When I heard of the many health benefits, I began trying fresh sweet potatoes with my husband. Now we enjoy fries topped...
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You could use this flavor combination with green beans as well. Either way, cut the vegetable into small, angled pieces. Hoisin sauce, rice wine, and toasted sesame oil are all now available at most grocery...
Author: Susie Middleton
This is a traditional middle eastern salad which is mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce, sumac spices and olive oil.
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"This casserole is hearty and delicious. A friend of mine gave me the recipe when I was compiling healthier recipes." This colorful medley has 'good-for-you' written all over it. Melanie Blair - Warsaw,...
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These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. -Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.
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"My sister gave me the recipe for this side dish years ago, and it's become a favorite in our household," writes Betty Brown from Buckley, Washington. Chock-full of colorful veggies, it's delicious and...
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"My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't believe how easy it is!" -Lisa Denson of Decatur, Alabama
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My green-thumb neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all. -Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia
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The real way to make restaurant style French fries in your deep fryer. A little work is all you need to turn a simple potato into something amazing.
Author: Katie Shaw
A rich blend of spices adds flavor to tender, nutritious bulgur and garbanzo beans in this tangy stew that has just the right amount of heat. A hint of sweetness from golden raisins is the perfect accent....
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Take advantage of convenience items in this simple side dish that's only pennies a serving-and a great addition to any meal.
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Mandarin oranges and a warm glaze transform canned beets into a super side dish. Lemon juice provides a bit of tartness. If your family doesn't like the tart flavor, I suggest adding a little more sugar....
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While combing through my grandmother's recipes, I ran across something I hadn't seen since childhood. Wishing to revive my memories of Sunday dinners past, I prepared what Grandma called her "pretty pilaf."...
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What an easy recipe! Not only does this go well with almost any meal, but the pepper, celery and onion add to its nutritional value. -Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida
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Cathy Dwyer came across this squash casserole years ago. The recipe pairs perfectly with pork or chicken, so she serves it often.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire
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These beans are a perfect side dish to almost any meal. Try serving them with your favorite grilled meat! -Pat Turner, Seneca, South Carolina
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Onions, garlic, tomatoes, green pepper and several herbs and spices give a hearty punch to Pamela Ulrich's cheesy bean dish. "These are the only beans my family will eat anymore," says the Charlottesville,...
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Golden brown crumbs add a pretty look to baked tomatoes. When your gang cuts into them, they will be delighted to find a savory spinach filling. They look special, but are very easy to make, and are always...
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Chive Carrots have such rich garden-fresh flavor, you'd never guess how inexpensive this dish is to prepare. Relates Dorothy Pritchett, field editor from Wills Point, Texas, "My husband and I both love...
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Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. They also cook up nicely in a slow cooker.
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Cheesy potatoes are a staple for holidays, potlucks, funerals, and parties in the Midwest. Found on every table, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this recipe is easy to make, delicious...
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Walnuts and dried apricots jazz up brown rice for a tasty, earthy side with loads of flavor. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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With its mild flavor, acorn squash is the perfect base for crunchy walnuts and sweet apricots. I like to double the sauce so I can serve it with my breakfast oatmeal. -Judy Parker, Moore, Oklahoma
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Homemade chunky applesauce with ground cinnamon and brown sugar is so easy you may never go back to store bought applesauce again! Apples provide their own sweetness and create such a delicious side dish...
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish
At church socials and family reunions, this satisfying dressing has always been well received. It's a favorite with our family, too. I cut back on the recipe to serve a smaller group. -Ruth Hayward, Lake...
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Golden brown sweet potatoes make these cakes pretty to look at and even better to eat. The green onions and thyme add an extra boost. -Amy Short, Milton, West Virginia
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Garden-variety peas really shine in this simple side dish shared by Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois. Dressed up with sauteed celery and a creamy white sauce, the peas are a perfect way to round out...
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