This comforting and colorful side is likely to become one of those versatile supper standbys-quick enough for busy weeknights, special enough to serve company! Josie Smith - Winamac, IN
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I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years; my family requests this dish all the time, even when it's not a holiday! Happy, cherished family memories. -Vickie West, Long...
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I love when an entire meal can be cooked outside on the grill and I don't need to heat up the kitchen. These grilled sweet potatoes meet that requirement and are healthy, too! -Natalie Knowlton, Kamas,...
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I still enjoy the superb combination of bacon and rice in this dish. The peas add color and a bit of crunch. It's so easy to make, and so good. - Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
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This creamy rice dish is a nice addition to a spicy meal. When I first tried it at a church potluck, I knew I had to have the recipe.-Laurie Fisher, Greeley, Colorado
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Glazed carrots are a classic side dish for all kinds of special occasions. They're the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of main entrees. This recipe is very easy to put together, leaving your oven and...
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Turning plain potatoes into spectacular spuds is what happens whenever I follow this recipe. The cheese and seasonings make them rich and flavorful.
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Here's an easy and delicious recipe from Janice McCloskey in Howard, Pennsylvania. "I often double it because it's so good reheated later in the week," she explains.
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This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and salty treat that can be served as a side dish or...
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I wouldn't dream of making my favorite chicken recipe without making these potatoes, too. -Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
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I love autumn, when butternut squash is at its peak. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The squash is tender, and the creamy pecan filling is fabulous. -Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas
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Bulgur Pilaf is a Middle Eastern dish made with vegetables and spices. It's made in three easy steps and takes less than 25 minutes!
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I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot of risotto. My Ninja Foodi gave me the opportunity to marry my love of Mexican and creamy risotto, no muss no fuss....
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Here's a fresh and fancy accompaniment to any summer buffet sent in by Lena Post of St. Albert in Alberta. It goes nicely with most meat and fish entrees, Lena says, and is a great way to dress up cauliflower...
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For a nifty way to spice up plain old potatoes, try Tressa Surdick's recipe. To make them, she slices the spuds, then seasons them before baking. "Just before they're done, I sprinkle cheese on top of...
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This is a side dish commonly served with roasted chicken for Friday night (Shabbat) dinner. It doesn't have to accompany chicken only, but, as my mother once told us, when she was a child, chicken and...
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Creamy and comforting, these savory spuds will complement many entrees. "Stir in extra broth to get the texture you desire," suggests Leslie Cain of Starkville, Mississippi.
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This tasty combination appears on my table often, especially when zucchini is so abundant. -Gladys De Boer, Castleford, Idaho
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This recipe is from my mom's fabulous collection. Without fail, I serve it every holiday and the dish gets emptied every time. It's a clever way to get kids to eat broccoli. -Marilyn Rockwell, Lynden,...
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I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks-they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra flavor of lentils in the ban mix. The recipe can be made ahead and heated before...
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This recipe is a family favorite. It is a great side dish to any meal and it fast to make.-Barbara Clouse, Blacksburg, Virginia
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Even folks who say they don't like roasted beets will think this simple treatment is a winner. An easy glaze gives them great taste...and a little zip! -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts
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For old-fashioned goodness, there's nothing like a casserole. For this one, Mom dresses up nutritious broccoli with two kinds of cheese and, golden bread crumbs.-Kimberly Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin
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Our family absolutely loves broccoli, so I'm so happy there's finally a slaw mix in stores that uses broccoli stems. I like this slaw best after 20 minutes or so to allow the flavors to meld. -Donna Marie...
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When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine
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These moist dumplings are an extra-special way to serve potatoes. The bread centers add a comforting touch, and the potato taste really comes through. They go so well with the Beef Rouladen and gravy....
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Years ago, I discovered this handwritten recipe on a note card and decided to give it a try. It's deliciously different from the usual green bean casserole and quickly became a favorite. -Carol Conn, Aurora,...
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I like to think of myself as a "recipe tinkerer". It's fun to take a recipe, add ingredients (like shredded potato to a traditional dumpling) and make the final result my very own. -Shawn Asiala, Boca...
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Once you taste this version of an all-time favorite comfort food, you may never make the regular kind again. It's my most-requested recipe. -Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana
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This recipe is a great favorite at our house. We use it on all of our garden salads because it blends so well with fresh fruits and vegetables. We enjoy sharing it with others, too, and have received many...
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"I never ate carrots before this, but this is a hit with my family and me. It's great for entertaining, too." Harriett Lee - Glasgow, MT
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This casserole works equally well as a side dish or meatless entree. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys it, especially with a loaf of crusty French bread.-Elizabeth Erwin, Syracuse, New York
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This is a great side dish for the holidays. Grandma always served this with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Goes well with turkey and dressing.
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"My aunt served this when we stopped in on short notice," recalls Kathy Troyer from Gladys, Virginia. The microwave hurries along preparation of these easy cheesy potatoes. "Our four children enjoy this...
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If you like oranges, you'll enjoy this citrusy sauce I adopted when looking for more interesting way to serve broccoli. It's also nice as a dipping sauce for pork chops and chicken. -Estelle Hardin of...
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Are you looking for an appetizing way to enhance a nutritious vegetable? Try this eye-catching stir-fry. The broccoli keeps its bright color and crispness, while ginger and soy sauce help to spice it up...
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This is one of my favorite recipes because it uses items from the garden. Milk and Parmesan cheese give this side dish a creaminess everyone's sure to enjoy. -Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee
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"Power foods-broccoli, walnuts and cherries-star in this delicious, easy recipe." Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia
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No more plain white mashed potatoes for us! I swirl fresh pumpkin into potatoes for a little extra holiday color. - Michelle Medley, Dallas, Texas
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A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to...
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Carrots sport a light brandy sauce for a beautiful side with mass appeal. -Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi
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Ivy Fitzjohn of Winnipeg, Manitoba shared this fun way to serve rutabaga, which is sweetened with apple, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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This is an easy way to prepare fennel bulbs. Fennel tastes great pan-fried and you don't need a lot of seasoning as fennel has so much flavor on its own, which just intensifies while sauteeing.
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Hot, crispy potato latkes are such a treat, but who wants to deal with all the oil and grease? I tried making air-fryer latkes and they came out just as good without all the cleanup. -Nancy Salinas, Grand...
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When my garden produced a bumper crop of butternut squash, I made multiple new dishes to use up my bounty! This is a tasty, easy side with pretty colors, and it makes plenty to fill your hungry family....
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I adapted an oven recipe to cook itself while I'm away. It's ready to serve when I get home, making it a real winner in my book! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
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Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach. -Julie Dixon, Hazelwood, Missouri
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