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Quick Carrots

This recipe is a versatile colorful side dish. The carrots and green onions are a flavorful combination your family is sure to enjoy.-Florence Jacoby, Granite Falls, Minnesota

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Spicy Garlic Green Beans

I created this recipe while trying to reproduce a dish served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. These come very close and use just a few handy ingredients.-Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas

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Slow Cooked Potatoes with Spring Onions

I love the simplicity of this recipe, as well as the ease of preparation with my slow cooker. And everyone always likes roasted potatoes, even my pickiest child! If desired, top with shredded or crumbled...

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Swiss Chard with Beets

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Baked Fontina Orzo

The pasta orzo makes a nice alternative to rice. If you like, use 1/2 cup blanched, diced asparagus for the roasted peppers.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

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Lentil Bread

Lentils pack a little extra protein and fiber to this fragrant and flavorful brad shared by Mike Buescher from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Writes Mike, "I grew up on a farm where bread was baked weekly...and have...

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Potato Spinach Pie

I combined two recipes to come up with this dish that's terrific for either brunch or dinner. Reduced-fat cheese, egg whites and a shredded-potato crust help lighten it up. &$151;Lola Kauffmann of Goshen,...

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Savory Green Bean Casserole

If you want a slimmed down version on the classic. This recipe calls for calls for frozen green beans instead of canned, a from-scratch sauce in place of a can of soup and a homemade onion topping. The...

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Onion Barley Casserole

MY HUSBAND and I grew up on plain hearty foods, and we both learned early on that simple food, well prepared, maintains good health. I always felt I was giving my family the best when I prepared this dish....

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Microwave Potato Salad

Microwaving potatoes for this tasty side is a handy timesaver-especially in warm weather. I found the original recipe in an old cookbook and added roasted peppers and olives for color and zip. Chop your...

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Broccoli Orzo Bake

Orzo pasta makes this bake a sensational alternative to the classic broccoli casserole. There's a nice blend of cheese and a hint of mustard in the dish.-Shana Conradt, Greenville, Wisconsin

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Parmesan Pasta and Corn

This side dish is simple to make and can be easily doubled for a large group. I especially like it with fresh corn. Frank Hilliard, East Liverpool, Ohio

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Slow Cooker Spinach & Rice

I started making this in the slow cooker to save oven space during the holidays. It's so convenient, I no longer reserve it for special occasions!-Erica Polly, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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Festive Corn

For a deluxe side dish that's easy yet has big impact, I whip up this recipe. It features corn and peppers in a comforting cream cheese sauce.

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Hash Brown Supreme

"This is a great way to use up leftover fresh vegetables. In addition to the potatoes, use whatever you have on hand to make this recipe bright. We like to serve it with a garnish of sour cream." -Jennifer...

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Portobello Mushroom Saute

It's guaranteed this festive vegetable medley will have guests asking for seconds. The portobello's intense flavor and firm texture make the nutritious saute top-notch.-Leona Ryynanen, Houghton, MI

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Zucchini Garlic Pasta

My Italian neighbor gave me the ingredients for this salad, but he didn't have the measurements written down. I experimented and came up with this recipe, which is a nice side dish with many meals. There...

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Walnut Rice

"I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus." -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland

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Orange & Mint Snap Peas

This classic steaming method produces vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables. The sweet taste of snap peas is accented with orange, sugar and mint. Yum! Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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Tomato Stuffed Zucchini

"This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of Sun City, California. "It has such a nice Italian flavor that sometimes I double or triple the...

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Herbed Potatoes

No one will ever suspect that this rosemary-seasoned side dish starts with canned potatoes. "Fast ideas are a big part of my recipe file, and these buttery potatoes are a favorite," writes Jane Symens...

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Scalloped Taters

This creamy and comforting slow-cooked side tastes great with almost any main dish and is a snap to assemble with convenient frozen hash browns. It's a good way to make potatoes when your oven is busy...

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Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce with zucchini or roasted cauliflower. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Frozen Cherry Salad

Pretty slices of this refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look. The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet like some frozen cherry recipes. Prepared in advance and frozen,...

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Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Our children refused to eat broccoli, then I discovered this simple recipe. It has tender rice in a cheese sauce. The kids hardly notice the broccoli.-Dawn Trapp, West Fargo, North Dakota

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Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

Our family loves these creamy and comforting potatoes. Garlic and other herbs make them so mouthwatering, I serve them just plain-no gravy is needed. For an extra-buttery taste, I'd suggest using Yukon...

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Tropical Sweet Potato Bake

Pineapple turns this comforting casserole into a side dish with a tropical twist. It's sure to be a big hit during the holidays when served along with roasted poultry or a festive baked ham.

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Mozzarella Potato Skillet

please mention in romance: this is a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes

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Colorful Rice Medley

"I found this recipe while searching for something with peas that was different from what I usually serve guests," says Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. "It's colorful, tasty and could go with...

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Potato Wedges with Dip

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Lemon Pepper Pasta

Our home economists cut down this pretty pasta recipe with peppers and lemon from Jolinda Whittle of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania for two to enjoy.

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Confetti Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes make a beautiful side dish for any meal. Onion, peppers and cheese add color and flavor to the potatoes. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

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Biscuit Cornbread Dressing

"This mouthwatering and slightly sweet recipe was my mother's, so it has to be at least 65-70 years old," writes Karen Andrews from Arlington, Texas. "It's just not Christmas at our house without this...

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Walnut Cranberry Orzo

I came up with this delightful side dish after becoming fascinated by the tiny pasta. With red pepper, cranberries, walnuts and Parmesan, it's as colorful as it is flavorful. -Judith Comstock, Salado,...

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Sweet and Sour Beans

"This bean dish is surprisingly low in fat, even with the bacon in it. I adapted it from a higher-calorie version that used ground beef," offers Carla Specht from Annawan, Illinios. "This is great served...

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Harvest Stuffing

Chock-full of veggies and studded with colorful dried fruits, this unique stuffing boasts the very best of autumn's harvest, says Ruth Hastings in Louisville, Illinois. It's also delicious served with...

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Louisiana Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe is a hand-me-down from my mother. My dad used to plant a lot of sweet potatoes, so Mother became quite creative in preparing them. It's our annual holiday dish with turkey and trimmings, but...

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Zucchini Cakes

If you like crab cakes, try this unusual version made from zucchini. "Maryland is famous for its crab cakes, but this recipe can sure fool you," says Pat Tillman of Pylesville, Maryland. They're easy and...

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Parmesan Potato Balls

• Add a dash of fun to weeknight meals with Parmesan Potato Balls from Pat Habiger, a field editor in Spearville, Kansas. The well-seasoned mashed potato bites have a crispy cornmeal coating that young...

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Veggie Topped Polenta Slices

This amazing side dish recipe came from a stroke of genius when I didn't have many ingredients on hand. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

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Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob

For a July Fourth barbecue, I whipped up a butter and horseradish topping for grilled corn. People actually formed a line to get seconds. -Trish Loewen, Bakersfield, California

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Seasoned Baked Potatoes

Her friends still remember these crisp, delicious potatoes brushed with basil, garlic and onion salt that Ruth Andrewson of Peck, Idaho used to make. Now they can pass on her recipe to their friends.

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Company Potato Casserole

Swiss cheese lends distinctive flavor to this rich, creamy potato casserole. Since it tastes wonderful and looks so lovely, this side dish is perfect for serving company or as part of a special holiday...

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Cilantro Ginger Carrots

Peppery-sweet ginger and cooling cilantro have starring roles in this colorful side of crisp-tender carrots. They go from pan to plate in a twinkling. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Herbed Egg Noodles

A seasoned butter sauce pleasantly coats tender noodles, making this perfect alongside Swedish Meatballs or any other meaty entree.

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Sweet Potato and Cranberry Bake

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Okra & Corn Saute

My family loves the fresh-from-the-garden taste of this dish. The combination of the peppered bacon and the Italian seasoning adds just the right amount of zesty flavor.-Karin Christian, Plano, Texas

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Microwave Scalloped Corn

This recipe earns big points for flavor and ease of preparation. It's the only corn scallop recipe I use anymore.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Corn and Bean Medley

Its tasty and colorful. Packed with nutrition and still tastes great! A pretty hearty side dish that can be served as a main course if you want a meatless meal.

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Sauteed Vegetables

Mary Lou Wayman of Salt Lake City, Utah sent in the recipe for Vegetable Trio with its pretty mix of garden-fresh green beans and carrots. It's a nice accompaniment with any meal.-Mary Lou Wayman, Salt...

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