This thick creamy mixture has the flavor of ranch dressing and is a breeze to blend together. Use it to top mixed greens or as a dip for raw vegetables. -Vickie Floden of Story City, Iowa
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I wanted to up my veggie game, so I smothered Brussels sprouts with garlic and goat cheese. It's really a side dish, but I love to eat it for lunch! -Brenda Williams, Santa Maria, California
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This delicious pasta dish reminds me of a cross between spaghetti and cheese pizza. I appreciate this quick-to-make meal on busy weeknights.-Christopher Gordon, Springfield, Missouri
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A light dressing makes this salad a nice complement to any meal. Feta cheese and olives are a fun addition.
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Roasting cauliflower transforms it into a delectable snack. Your family will eat it up just like it's popcorn. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Celeriac remoulade is one of the simplest salads you will ever come across, perfect as a side dish or with some leaves for a healthy light lunch.
Author: Mary Berry
Caramelized potatoes: a surprising and straightforward Icelandic recipe, a perfect side dish for roasted lamb or other roasted pieces of meat.
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I used to make this dish with lots of butter, brown sugar and cream. I slimmed it down and this low-fat version is just as delicious-my family loves it," writes Shannon Abdollmohammadi from Woodinville,...
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These green beans with pomegranate seeds are one of the simplest dishes to make. I made them for Rosh Hashanah this year and they were a hit. Nobody believed there were just 5 ingredients! —Dalya...
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This colorful veggie casserole combines packaged au gratin potatoes with just three other kitchen staples. "I enjoy it most with ham," relates Terry Hayford of La Mesa, California.
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It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior,...
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Corn is a popular side dish at our family gatherings, and this deliciously different recipe may be why! So colorful and zesty, it's a blue-ribbon winner and a time-tested treasure.
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When making this casserole, I use tart apples to offset the sweetness of the maple syrup and brown sugar. Serve it as a side dish or even a dessert.
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Essentially a giant latke, rösti potatoes are the Swiss version of the classic potato pancake. Serve it topped with smoked salmon, sour cream with chives, or braised Savoy cabbage. See the article for...
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This easy side makes the perfect accompaniment to any Southwestern meal. The bright colors and refreshing flavors guarantee second helpings. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa
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We love fried potatoes and experimented with several recipes until we came up with this grilled version. Using a disposable foil pan means easy cleanup.-Annette Frahmann, Shelton, Washington
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When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. I toss in cumin and chili powder to bring out the natural sweetness of carrots and squash. -Courtney Stultz, Columbus,...
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This African recipe comes from BeadforLife, an organization that, through the sales of hand-crafted beaded jewelry, helps teach Ugandan women business skills so they can support their families. Matoke,...
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Change out your traditional sweet potato recipe with this new version. The fruit sauce provides a bright, but not too sweet accent to the sweet potatoes. This side is sure to be enjoyed.-Maureen Akins,...
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Baked pineapple is good with ham, as a side dish, or with ice cream for dessert.
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Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple shell," says Cecelia Bodden of Burnaby, British Columbia. "And it tastes as good...
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This rich and creamy onion casserole would be great alongside any roasted meat. Feel free to use frozen pearl onions (and skip the first step of the recipe) if you're pressed for time. -Sandra Law, Tucson,...
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I created this side dish to make use of the great maple syrup we have here in Vermont. My family loves this recipe, and it's so easy to prepare.
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All of my family loves vegetables, and in the summer when squash is plentiful, I serve this dish frequently. It is truly my husband's favorite and can serve as a complete dinner for him.
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We first made this side dish for a beef cook-off my sister-in-law entered-our beef didn't win, but we won best sides! -Jennifer Kuehn, Avon, Illinois
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Because it's easy and delicious and healthy. It tastes like those Chinese green beans you get at China Buffet, but a little better, 'cause it's broccoli
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Give sweet potatoes the good stuff like pear, bacon, honey and fresh tarragon. If Gorgonzola isn't your thing, just substitute plain or smoked Gouda. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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"When a friend and I decided to grow zucchini, we had no idea what the results would be," details Rose LaCore of Elizabeth, Minnesota. "We made everything we could think of to use up our crop. This recipe,...
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Brussels sprouts get dressed up for the holidays when I make this flavorful dish. Lemon and dill season the buttery sauce, and chopped walnuts add just the right crunch.
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This recipe combines two of my family's favorite foods-peas and rice. The ingredients may be simple, but the colorful combination is unbeatable.
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I've been making this casserole for a few years now. It's rich, creamy and comforting.
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During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple veggie choice into a simple grilled side dish. For spicier sprouts, season with red pepper flakes...
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When Sandy Moyer of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania asked Light & Tasty to trim down her favorite site dish, we happily obliged. Boasting 106 fewer calories and almost 60% less fat, Makeover Pineapple Casserole...
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Whipped up by our Test Kitchen, this colorful combination of beans, summer squash, tomatoes and spinach makes a bright addition to any meal. Topped with roasted almonds and served warm, this tasty side...
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This super-easy Asian Sugar Snap Peas recipe is ready in 5 minutes - a perfect side dish for busy nights! Also try it chilled or reheated for meal prep! • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Make Ahead •...
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My sister created this recipe and shared it with me. She has a huge vegetable garden and each year works with her abundant yield, combining her vegetables in many different ways. Somehow, she always seems...
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"I first tasted this three-ingredient side dish at my aunt's house," relates Karen Wren from Freedom, Maine. "I thought they were the sweetest, most tender carrots I'd ever had. I make them all the time...
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Everyone always enjoys the combination of unique ingredients in this recipe. The currants and raisins give it a nice, sweet flavor.
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This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a side dish or as a light and healthy way to end an outdoor meal with friends. Mix and match fruit with what's in season. -Paula...
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If you like pairing pineapple with your Christmas ham, you'll love this side dish. It's also a great choice for potlucks and church suppers. -Diana Loewen, Benton Harbor, Michigan
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"When I prepare a rather plain entree like baked chicken for dinner, I try to make an interesting side dish like this one," writes Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois. "The crisp-tender veggies, seasoned with...
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This side dish is a tasty way to use extra zucchini. The tomatoes and corn add color, while the oregano adds great flavor. Plus, it's so quick and easy to make.
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You can play with the flavor of this recipe by changing the type of blue cheese you use-from sharp Stilton to saltier Gorgonzola.-Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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I came up with this dish by downsizing my recipe for a crowd. I experimented with amounts, adding and deleting until I got it just right. This is a great side dish that goes well with any meat.
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Rich and decadent describe this deliciously different vegetable side dish featuring three kinds of cheese.
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If you're looking for new ways to prepare the many carrots coming from your garden, this should do the trick. The carrot flavor really comes through.
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A friend gave me this recipe years ago. It's a marvelous dish to go with any meat...also a vegetable dish that will "keep" if your dinner party happens to be running late!
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I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I can't put my fork down. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Warm and comforting, this old-fashioned side dish is a great way to use up garden bounty. From West Salem, Wisconsin, Norma Pipe says, "I lightened the original recipe by using less butter and flour and...
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