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Slow Cooked Cajun Corn

My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend...

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Tomato Mushroom Bow Tie Pasta

"With fresh mushrooms, plum tomatoes and herbs to spice up its flavor, this dish tastes like summertime to me," says Jacqueline Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Chock-full of garden goodness, the chunky...

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Carrot Parsnip Puree

The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this good-tasting, good-for-you side dish that's a nice change from mashed potatoes. The natural sweetness of the parsnips and carrots is complemented...

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Grilled Pineapple

Fresh pineapple adds an elegant touch to a barbecue when grilled, topped with butter and maple syrup and sprinkled with nuts. - Polly Heer, Cabot, Arkansas

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Hash Brown Casserole for One

This is a scaled-down version of a wonderful casserole I traditionally serve at family get-togethers and holidays.

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Grandma's Scalloped Corn

"This is a recipe near and dear to my heart," Connie Hoffa, from Okatie, South Carolina says about this colorful, comforting dish. "Even today, it's a favorite with our grown children."

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Tomato Feta Bow Ties

"This is an easy variation on a spaghetti recipe," writes Ryan Wilcox of Rochester, Minnesota. "It can be used as a side dish, or as an entree when combined with cooked chicken or shrimp."

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Quick Broccoli with Orange Sauce

As a busy working mother, I was looking for a good broccoli recipe that didn't take very long to make. This one, adapted from an old cookbook, can be whipped up in a hurry. I think you'll find it complements...

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Fresh Cucumber Salad

Crisp, garden-fresh cukes are always in season when we hold our family reunion, and they really shine in this simple salad. The recipe can easily be expanded to make large quantities, too. -Betsy Carlson,...

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Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf

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Fresh Artichokes with Lemon Yogurt Dip

Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them. Many people dip the petals in melted butter or mayonnaise, but I think you'll love my tangy...

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Baked Italian Zucchini Boats

The tantalizing aroma of this savory side dish baking in the oven is sure to whet your appetite. Mom scoops the pulp out of zucchini halves and mixes it with tomato, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and parsley....

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Brussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce

Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends together - but watch out for fights over who gets the last of the sauce. -Liz Koschoreck, Berea, Kentucky

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Roasted Veggie Sandwiches

Looking for a delicious way to use a variety of veggies? Our Test Kitchen home economists recommend tucking your garden harvest into this hearty sandwich. The pleasant flavor of eggplant, red pepper, onion,...

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Hearty Black Eyed Peas

In Simpsonville, South Carolina, Pauletta Anderson prepares this hearty herb-seasoned combination of sausage, black-eyed peas, tomatoes and green pepper. "Even my sister, who doesn't like black-eyed peas,...

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Barbecued Beans

Most members of my family would agree that no picnic is complete until these delicious beans have made their appearance. Preparing them in a slow cooker makes them easy to transport to any gathering. -Diane...

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Dill & Chive Peas

Growing my own vegetables and herbs helps keep things fresh in the kitchen, but frozen peas make this side is a breeze to prepare. -Tanna Richard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Sauteed Radishes with Green Beans

I've heard radishes are the only vegetable you don't cook, but a cookbook from the 1950s disagrees. Green beans and wax beans round out this dish. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

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Green Beans with Bacon and Tomatoes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve larger crowds. Garlic salt can be substituted for the seasoned salt if you like.-Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

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Brenda's Baked Beans

When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a main dish by adding sliced hot dogs. -Brenda Brooks, Bowie, Maryland

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Corn with a Kick

I love this zesty summer side dish because it's great with canned, frozen or leftover corn. Tomato and green peppers add bright color and a lot of great summer flavor. -Nancy McDonald, Burns, Wyoming

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Vegetable Swiss Casserole

With four different vegetables, this creamy and comforting casserole has something for everyone. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd.-Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois

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Corn 'n' Celery Saute

Phyllis Groves of Ukiah, California, says, "This light but different vegetable combination goes well with almost any main dish."

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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and herbs from my garden. -Laura Mast, Defiance, Ohio

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Fruit & Nut Andouille Stuffing

This special stuffing recipe has been a Thanksgiving tradition with our family for many years. It reminds us of home, family, and all the things that make the holiday season so special. -Kathleen Specht,...

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Scalloped Pineapple

This comforting side dish is a special treat for holidays, especially Christmas. It's golden and delicious.-Janet Pensabene, Annadale, Virginia

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Peas in Cheese Sauce

Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.

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Brown Rice Casserole

As a new bride, I knew how to make scrambled eggs and bran muffins. Unfortunately, you can only live on love for so long. My dear husband held his tongue and ate the many flops that come with being a beginning...

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Grilled Cherry Tomatoes

This tasty side dish is seasoned with herbs and butter. Just tuck the foil packet beside any meat you happen to be grilling.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

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Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Butter

For a delicious autumn spin on an Italian classic, try this hearty, seasonal gnocchi. Sage and garlic butter sauce complements the pumpkin wonderfully. -Donna Mosca Kahler, Jupiter, Florida

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Corn and Berry Couscous

"My husband, Doug, wowed me with Confetti Couscous the first time he cooked for me while we were dating. It's still one of my favorite dishes," relates Laurel Porterfield from Bristow, Virginia.

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Creamed Onions and Carrots

Preparing this side dish a day ahead of time gives the pleasant flavors time to meld, plus it makes the holiday itself easier on me!-Ardis Rollefson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Apricot Ginger Acorn Squash

Sweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It's a treat-but has hardly any butter, and low sodium. For less sugar, we like to use all-fruit apricot...

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Spicy Spanish Rice

This is a tasty dish perk up any "ho-hum" dinner. We especially like it with chicken enchiladas. I also prepare it for potlucks and family get-togethers. It's a little different to bake rice, but it's...

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Spiced Carrots with Pistachios

Satisfy everyone during the holidays with this side that mixes carrots with pistachios and raisins. It's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Easy Baked Corn

This simple side dish featuring corn will be requested often by your family.-Kim McLaughlin, New Concord, Ohio

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Orange Glazed Carrots

"I'm a 78-year-old who does my own cooking," writes Robert Wahlfeldt. The Danville, Illinois cook shares this colorful microwave side dish ideal for casual meals. It gets its zest from a tart yet sweet...

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Barley and Corn Casserole

This hearty colorful casserole goes well with pork, chicken or fish. For convenience, it can be made ahead and refrigerated before serving.-Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

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Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad

This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes may also be used.-Maxine Foreman, Columbus, Nebraska

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Makeover Creamy Broccoli Casserole

I have to watch my fat intake, so I'm always looking for ways to make my cooking as healthy as possible. I adapted a family recipe to fit my diet. The better-for-you broccoli bake takes advantage of several...

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Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

I couldn't shake my mashed potato habit-until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own, and my family loves it. -Meredith Howard, Franklin, Kentucky

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Baked Potatoes with Topping

Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It's easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It makes potatoes a little more special. For added zip, I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise....

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Steamed Veggie Bundles

"In late summer, when we have an abundance of garden produce, we enjoy this medley of fresh veggies," says Terri Mulé from Angola, New York. "Usually, we pop the packets on the grill, alongside our main...

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Golden Harvest Potato Bake

Pat Tomkins of Sooke, British Columbia shares the recipe for this brightly-colored casserole featuring two kinds of potatoes. "It fits well with any holiday entree," notes Pat.

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Old Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple

My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It's also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! -Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois

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Moist Poultry Dressing

Tasty mushrooms and onions complement the big herb flavor in this amazing stuffing. This dressing stays so moist because it's made in the slow cooker. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

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Veggie Stuffed Tomatoes

This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it's also filling enough for a whole meal. - Scott Szekretar, Islip, New...

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Crunchy Honey Glazed Butternut Squash

I'm now required to bring this to every family gathering during the holidays because it's so awesome! Why not start a new tradition for your family? -Sarah Farmer, Culinary Director, Taste of Home

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Sweet Squash

Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.

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