Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. "I serve this pilaf quite often as a change from potatoes. It complements any type of...
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I love Buffalo wings, but sometimes I'm looking for something a little different. Enter the cauliflower! This air-fryer Buffalo cauliflower is fantastic as an appetizer or as a side dish. -Emily Tyra,...
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Here's an easy way to add elegance and flavor to a plain vegetable. The combination of tender carrots and crunchy nuts is different and delightful. Plus, the touch of dill lends just the right "zip". -Carol...
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Chunks of apples and summer sausage bring a delicious, sweet-and-savory contrast to wild rice. My husband absolutely loves it, and the prep work takes only 15 minutes.-Rebecca McIntire, Manitou Springs,...
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After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched out and read up on what it was all about. This is one of the recipes I make that is really enjoyed...
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For snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your fork for this one. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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"I made these nicely seasoned potatoes all the time...they seem to go with anything," says Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonawanda, New York. Priced at 42ยข a serving, this side dish is sure to satisfy several...
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This dish was inspired by one served at a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless. It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with cornbread....
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A creamy, rich party-special alternative to potatoes. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
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This hearty potato dish keeps warm during our long Alaskan winters. Each summer, I make lots of homemade pesto and freeze it to enjoy throughout the year.
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Simple elegance best describes this fresh-tasting side dish. It's a wonderful way to use your late summer harvest. Thankfully, these veggies are available to buy year-round, so I can make it anytime! -Patty...
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I think the key to tasty veggies is simplicity: everyday ingredients combined to be fantastic. The bouillon has enough salt for most people, so taste before adding more. If portobello mushrooms are not...
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I frequently cooked this dish when I was on the cross-country team in college. We loved this veggie-packed bake so much I would have to make two! For a meaty version, substitute shredded chicken for half...
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Bursting with citrus flavor, this tender side dish complements special autumn dinners and weeknight suppers alike. Our home economists developed the five-ingredient recipe so you can spend less time in...
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This is a nice summery side that uses flavorful olive oil and tastes fresh, even though it uses canned beans. It's sure to perk up any picnic spread. Sandra Jackson - Mobile, AL
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The recipe for Dilly Mashed Potatoes comes for Theresa Evans of Spencerport, New York. "My grandmother has made these for me every time I've visited her for the past 24 years since she knows I love dill,"...
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I use paprika in much of my cooking...it gives food a nice, mild flavor and adds pretty color. These mushrooms are great alongside chicken or beef entrees. -Rosemarie Kondrk, Old Bridge, New Jersey
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This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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This soothing side dish is so much nicer than plain beans and potatoes. Mother relied on hearty downhome recipes such as this one. Now I also cook it for my family. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
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Spiced carrots would be a mouthwatering companion in the pan to the mushroom.-Hope Meece, Ambia, Indiana
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While this delicious potato skillet is a wonderful side dish, we find it satisfying enough to be a main course, too. The skillet preparation takes less time than it does to bake an au gratin casserole...
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Once you try this simple yet scrumptious side dish, you'll never serve plain carrots again!-Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee
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The cheese and noodles give this dish a unique flavor. I got the recipe from a cousin, who brought this casserole to a family reunion.
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Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and...
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This delicious medley is my favorite way to serve zucchini and squash. The bacon and onion add just the right amount of flavor and crunch. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
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This easy ginger potato dish is so flavorful. Make it even faster by cooking the potatoes ahead of time or using leftover potatoes. -Erin Kelkar, Norcross, Georgia
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Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of this in the fridge for family members to dig into when they need something...
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Here's a fun way to jazz up wild rice. Soy sauce and chicken bouillon add plenty of flavor, while celery, mushrooms and water chestnuts help dress it up. "My husband and two adult children love this delicious...
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A.G. Strickland of Marietta, Georgia dresses up canned baked beans in a jiffy...with green pepper, celery and canned tomatoes. With just a hint of sweetness and a touch of garlic, these beans are naturals...
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For a special holiday side dish, I dressed up an old recipe to give it a little more Texas character. Everyone loved the savory flavor and crunchy pecans. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, TX
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After tasting this side dish at a restaurant, I created a similar recipe by trial and error in my own kitchen. Since we have six beehives, I like to use honey in many of my recipes. -Jean Dandrea, Burkesville,...
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I received this recipe from my mother years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. Pork sausage really bulks up ordinary rice pilaf for fantastic flavor.
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This savory and flavorful butternut squash tart is perfect for the holiday season. It'll warm you right up. —Theresa Gutsch, Wausau, Wisconsin
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Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make 'em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoni and mozzarella cubes give it extra flavor and flair....
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This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. -Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan
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I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne pepper lends zippy flavor that's not overpowering. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia
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When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the dish still makes me think Greek. —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina
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When our son was young, corn was the only vegetable he'd eat. My husband and I soon got bored with the simple salt and butter topping, so I stirred in some lemon juice and chives.-Sue Kirsch, Eden Pairie,...
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When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes. Just smelling it cook made me feel better, along with her tender loving care.-Viola Stutz, Greenwood, Delaware
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There's a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them so much that I had to make my own version. You can use fresh or frozen green...
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"I've been serving this dill-seasoned side dish for more than 30 years," shares Agarita Vaughan of Fairbury, Illinois. "I fix it frequently in the summer using vegetables from our garden."
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