This is my favorite dish to bring to church dinners, and whenever we have a carry-in at work, I'm asked to make it. I discovered the recipe several years ago. The rich creamy taste keeps it on my list...
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I had the idea to make a savory version of the family-favorite brown betty using vegetables in place of fruit, while keeping the classic crunchy bread crumb topping. The result is a creamy, decadent side...
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This pretty Herb Vegetable Medley is dressed for company or a special at-home dinner with flecks of basil and thyme. It makes the perfect side for grilled chicken, fish or almost any entree! Taryn Kuebelbeck...
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I LOVE POTATOES prepared in any way. I came up with this recipe by combining two recipes for broccoli and potato "latkes". These are easy to prepare and make a delicious side dish. -Patricia Kile Plymouth...
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This recipe is a real winner. Not only does my family like it, but it's popular at potlucks. It's also great to make ahead for a company dinner. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Mary...
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I like to mix things up and make meatless main dishes for a change of pace. This one has become a monthly mainstay for my family. Fill green peppers with a flavorful combination of cooked rice, kidney...
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Lima beans combine nicely with broccoli in this veggie casserole. Water chestnuts and a cereal topping add fun crunch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
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You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper, the zippy paper-thin chips are surefire crowd-pleasers. -Sue...
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Carolyn Woodall of Roxboro, North Carolina combines convenient frozen veggies with crunchy water chestnuts and chopped celery in this cheesy side dish topped with cracker crumbs.
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This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat from the cake-and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves! The dash of vanilla extract...
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The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor. It's delicious and beautiful, and tastes best when butternut squash is in season....
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This casserole is great for a potluck or anytime you need to make a dish ahead of time, then bake before serving. Corn is a favorite at our house-when we had this at Thanksgiving it was a big hit.-Roy...
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This homey potato side dish harks back to my ranch kitchen in Montana, where my husband and I raised four sons and a daughter. Hearty eaters, they always spooned up big servings of this casserole. Cutting...
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These potatoes are always a hit when I serve them. I grow the garlic and chives in my own garden.- Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada
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Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the winter, I bake them in the oven. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
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"I came up with this recipe trying to replace a microwave Spanish rice. This quick recipe has fewer calories and less sodium!" Susan LeBrun - Sulphur, Louisiana
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Try this swift skillet sensation when you're strapped for time. "This vegetable side dish goes with practically any meal," notes Pauletta Bushnell of Lebanon, Oregon. For more south-of-the-border flavor,...
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This rich and creamy spinach dish takes minutes to make. If I'm expecting guests, I'll double or triple the recipe. -Leann Ross, San Tan Valley, Arizona
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In Gansevoort, New York, Janice Arnold makes the most of leftover mashed potatoes to create these creamy stuffed potatoes. "You can enjoy two and store the other two in the freezer," she explains. "They...
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I enjoy entertaining and always look for recipes that can be made ahead of time. I got this comforting potato recipe from my mother-in-law. It's wonderful because I can prepare it the night before. It...
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Nicely seasoned Cracker Dressing is a simple alternative to recipes that call for bread crumbs or cubes, suggests Jan Woodruff of Chandler, Arizona.
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I like to serve this colorful vegetable and rice side dish when I'm hosting a buffet luncheon.
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This tangy, hearty salad is a refreshing dish to serve at a summertime picnic. Mild spices blend nicely with the beans and garden ingredients. Be prepared to bring home an empty bowl. -Linda Ault, Newberry,...
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You'll love the great flavor and easy preparation of Trisha Kruse's fresh side dish. The Eagle, Idaho cook tosses bright green beans in a sweet sauce with a subtle kick.
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A hint of balsamic vinegar gives a fresh taste to this simple side shared by Glenda Malan. "Sliced almonds dress up green beans tastefully when company's coming," she relates from Lake Forest, California....
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MY HUSBAND is the gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with the produce. This dish is the result of one of my efforts during an especially bountiful zucchini harvest. -Nettie Gornick...
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The next time you have the hungries, don't reach for high-fat junk food. Instead, spend a few minutes preparing these oven-baked sweet potato slices from our Test Kitchen.
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A New Year's tradition, this mildly flavored rice dish is a great accompaniment to almost any meat entree. Beth Wall of Inman, South Carolina sent in the recipe. -Beth Wall, Inman, South Carolina
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Giving containers filled with homemade goodies is my merry habit. This zesty rice side dish is a particular favorite.
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I love to use parsley in many dishes, and it suits the fresh taste of small red potatoes well. Even though they're easy to prepare, they look fancy and go great with baked ham. -Eunice Stoen, Decorah,...
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With sauerkraut, cabbage, onion and egg noodles, this dish has all the flavor of traditional pierogi but without all the work of making the dumplings. Just combine the ingredients in a skillet and let...
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This fresh, colorful side perks up just about any main dish. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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It was the morning of our family potluck, and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe while drinking my morning coffee. By the end of the gathering, the beans were all gone and someone...
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My relatives claim to hate Brussels sprouts, which I took as a challenge to come up with a recipe they'd love. When I served this at my Christmas buffet, there wasn't a sprout left in the bowl! -Carol...
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In this no-fuss side dish, green peppers, cauliflower and broccoli share the stage with brown rice that's mildly flavored with soy sauce. We eat a lot of fresh vegetables, so this versatile combination...
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Here's a nice substitute to plain green bean casserole. The well-seasoned cheese sauce adds extra zip to this familiar dish. -Heather Campbell, Lawrence, Kansas
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Grandma's spinach dish is flavored with her Austrian heritage. It's tasty and always looks so pretty on the plate. We children never had to be told to eat our spinach at Grandma's house! -Joan Hutter,...
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I'm not sure where my love of cooking comes from, but I speculate it's because I like to eat! This recipe from a treasured cookbook is a wonderfully different way to serve carrots. They do with most any...
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Slightly sweet apples blend beautifully with savory ground beef and baked beans. You can easily double the recipe for a potluck.
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With this good-for-you steamed kale, it's easy to eat healthy and get out of the kitchen quick. A wonderful accompaniment to most any entree, it is packed with vitamins and is a snap to prepare. I use...
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Since my husband's a Navy meteorologist, we've sampled food all over the world. I adapted this recipe from one I was given while we were stationed on the Aleutian Islands. Fresh meat was difficult to obtain...
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This creamy cheesy Tater Tot casserole takes potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness.
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When my husband was a missionary kid in Switzerland, his mom learned to make cheese fondue. I thought of combining that favorite with one of mine-macaroni and cheese!-Kathy Lee, Elk Rapids, Michigan
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"A co-worker who was born in Cuba helped me perfect the recipe for this hearty dish," reports Helen Simms of Lyons, Michigan. "Now it's one of our family's favorites. It's also a great way to use up leftover...
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Use some of your garden bounty to whip up this zesty quiche-like casserole that teams zucchini with cheese, onion, egg and jalapeno pepper. Dolores Kitzinger of Appleton, Wisconsin sent in the recipe....
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This simple side dish is made extra-special with the addition of bacon, two kinds of cheese and seasonings. My bumper crop of zucchini disappears quickly when this is the featured fare.-Diana Nutter, Mount...
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Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this recipe for my family growing up. Now, it's become one of our most popular German sides in our restaurant,...
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