I created this recipe-and haven't had any complaints yet! The peppers can be served alone as a meal or alongside pork chops, steak, hamburgers, etc. I love to cook...outside the kitchen. I enjoy crafts...
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This is an excellent side dish to serve with pork chops and beans. It has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor and is a refreshing change from plain potatoes and other vegetables.
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Dawn Harvey of Danville, Pennsylvania writes, "This is a classic church-social casserole, which has become a family favorite, even with my extended family. I reduced fat in many of the ingredients and...
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When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for a dinner party, and that's exactly what happened! I like to use haricots verts,...
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"I was in a hurry the afternoon I made up this fast-to-fix potato casserole," comments Connie Clifton of Pegram, Tennessee. "I just mixed the sliced spuds with the rest of the ingredients and put them...
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This side dish has a nice sweet-and-sour balance, and bacon adds a tasty accent. Sprout lovers will definitely approve of this flavorful treatment. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
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These cheesy potatoes would be quite popular at holiday meals or potlucks. I like to serve it with my holiday ham.-Cathy Rau, Newport, Oregon
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I've tried other spaghetti squash recipes, but I like this one since it's so crisp, colorful and fun. Plus, it can be a side dish or a relish.-Patricia Aurand, Findlay, Ohio
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This simple dish is a good accompaniment for grilled chicken or tofu.
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This delicious creamy and cheesy side dish is too rich to serve often, so I save it for Christmas- as a kind of reward for good behavior all year long!
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Garden-fresh tomatoes and broccoli brighten this summertime salad with distinctive flavor and eye-catching color. My homemade dressing mixes up in a jiffy and complements the vegetables. -Marie Hoyer,...
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My husband, Michael, is the cook in our house and discovered this simple treatment for green beans. I hope you like its pleasant flavor as much as we do. -Kathy Jackson of Arlington, Virginia
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Red, yellow and green peppers lend a pleasant sweetness to Sandy's suggested side dish, Three-Pepper Pasta Toss. Ideal alongside the savory chops, this lightly coated medley complements most any meal....
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Even lifelong Brussels sprouts haters love these! For a heartier dish, sometimes I add crumbled bacon. -Jan Roberts, San Pedro, California
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Cooked spinach makes a perfect accompaniment to many entrees, especially salmon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. -Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona
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Good-for-you Lemon Green Beans dress up any entree with their vibrant color. "They're so simple. Just microwave them, throw in your seasoning and "poof" it's done. I've also made this on the stovetop with...
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Here's a golden-brown crusty loaf that will round out all kinds of dinners in just minutes! Talena Keeler - Siloam Springs, Arkansas
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With so many barbecues in the summer, I created this simple, tasty dish to complement any entree. I like to prepare it earlier in the day and let it marinate, then I just throw it on the grill.-Cathy Godberson,...
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Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special meal!-Barbara Waltz, Cinnaminson, New Jersey
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"Someone shared this zucchini recipe with me years ago. Light and refreshing, it complements any meat you serve it with," pens Sandi Laskowski of Rapid City, South Dakota. Reduced-fat sour cream helps...
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My mom had many "winning" recipes, and this was one of our family's favorites. I can still picture these Corn Stuffing Balls encircling the large meat platter piled high with one of her delicious entrees....
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"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my aunt, then shared it with me when she saw how much my husband enjoyed the dish. It's great to take...
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Rounding out the meal are Breaded Tomato Slices. Garden-fresh tomatoes are sliced, breaded and browned in a skillet for a flavorful change of pace. "They're crunchy and well seasoned," she adds. "The mozzarella...
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This is a fabulous-tasting dish that has an awesome aroma while baking. Tart apples add a fruity flavor. -Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona
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These slow-cooked beans have a little more zip than usual Boston baked beans, and the rum helps lighten the flavor. -Anne Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Colorful veggies combine with bay leaf and bacon in this zippy Southern-style side dish from field editor Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky.
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These Bavarian green beans are such a delicious vegetable side dish, even your pickiest eater will love them!
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This hearty side dish has a surprising Mediterranean flavor. With lots of color from red peppers and black olives, it's shared by Kelley Butler-Ludington of East Haven, Connecticut.
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"Our children never liked cauliflower until I started serving it this way," reports Stephanie Myers of Mobile, Alabama. "They love the colorful mustard sauce-there are never any leftovers."
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Potato chips are the fun topping that's sprinkled over this irresistible treatment for Tater Tots. With its garlic, onion and cheese flavors, you're not likely to have much left over. To cut preparation...
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What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them...
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A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the innovative idea but wanted to add my own spin by topping the biscuits with apple butter....
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While the chops bake, Chris speeds nicely seasoned Garlic Carrots to her skillet. She uses bite-sized carrots that don't need to be cut or peeled and keeps a jar of prepared minced garlic on hand to save...
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The beer and bacon in these delicious green beans makes them worthy of any main dish. -Lynn Thomas, London, Ontario
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Red beans and rice is classic, comforting fare from my hometown of New Orleans. Our Mardi Gras celebration isn't complete without it.
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My aunt once made potatoes like these for us. When I couldn't remember her exact recipe, I created this version. The lightly seasoned coating on the potatoes cooks to a pretty golden brown.
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A few modifications to our dear Great-aunt Bernice's easy mushroom rice pilaf recipe have made this an always-requested dish for potlucks, barbecues and family get-togethers. It'll become a slow cooker...
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It was at the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband's family that I tasted this for the first time. My mother-in-law shared the recipe. I serve it for special occasions, plus it's a main-stay...
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There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just five ingredients, this recipe is ready to serve in minutes. -Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmington,...
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Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash and zucchini are easy to cut using a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer.
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I'm always on the lookout for unusual recipes that are easy to make, and this is certainly one of those! A cooking teacher in the trade school I attended introduced me to Zesty Carrots. If you're a gardener,...
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Golden raisins add a slightly sweet flavor to this unique side dish featuring both couscous and carrots. -Jordan Sucher, Brooklyn, New York
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Our budget was tight when our children were small, so I cooked with ground beef often. Nowadays, I make this creative casserole simply because we love it! -Trudy Williams, Shannonville, Ontario
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This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an attractive base for the creamy cream cheese layer. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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This recipe was in my files for years before I finally tried it one Thanksgiving. My family loves the combination of orange and carrots.-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
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