Carrots, onion and peas, oh my! Tender veggies are tossed in a tasty honey-garlic mixture. Keep in mind that olive oil pours quickly, so it's a good idea to measure it-even an extra teaspoon adds 40 calories...
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THE rich, creamy sauce coats the pasta well and makes a satisfying, pleasant side dish. I also serve is as an entrée for the two of us. With a green salad and garlic bread, it makes a delicious homemade...
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Dress up canned corn with green pepper, cream of celery soup and cheddar cheese for a deluxe side dish. With a butter-flavored cracker coating, this comfort food is sure to disappear in a hurry. -Linda...
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Grated lemon peel brings delicate flavor to this rice side dish while pecans add a satisfying crunch. Cindie Ekstrand of Duarte, California sent the recipe for this crowd-pleaser that can be quickly prepared....
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I always seem to grow more squash than what I can use, so I decided I to come up with a recipe that could be used as a side dish. The smoky chipotle flavor and subtle sweetness from the maple syrup make...
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My mother used to make a version of this recipe using hominy and salmon. One day I substituted sausage and grits and decided I liked it better than the original.
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This is a great side dish. It is especially good with pork or ham, but we have had it with many different meals!
Author: Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Mild and crunchy, bok choy makes a great base for this flavorful stir-fry that also features baby corn, snow peas and carrots.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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A treasured recipe from my childhood! These semi-homemade baked beans are a staple with ham at Easter or serve at any summer cookout!
Author: Laurie McNamara
"This dish goes together quickly," reports Dorothy Collins of Winnsboro, Texas. "It's a good way to use up bits of frozen peppers."
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"The original recipe, which my mother acquired over 45 years ago, called for two bunches of small carrots so I had to guess how much to use. I eventually got the recipe amounts worked out to my liking,"...
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These potatoes are an excellent complement to chicken. We look forward to the tender cheesy potatoes, which also cook easily in foil.-Michelle Isenhoff, Wayland, Michigan
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When you want to cook okra without frying it, roast it with lemon juice for a lighter version. The smoked paprika gives it even more roasty oomph. -Lee Evans, Queen Creek, Arizona
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WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements...
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Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads. So I make mine often for many occasions. It's usually partially eaten before I can even...
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For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I take it, it always delivers on the wow factor. -Kaliska Russell, Talkeetna,...
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This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I can have the soup cooking in my crock pot, and when I get home from work, I can quickly make the dumplings...
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A citrusy splash of lemon brightens fresh Elegant Broccoli, a mouthwatering side dish from Sarah Smith of Edgewood, Kentucky. "It's extremely easy to throw together in a few microwave minutes, and that's...
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These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. -Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.
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"At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of La Marque, Texas. "I usually bake the squash with butter and honey, but decided to try something...
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With just a few ingredients, you can transform these potatoes into a savory side dish or a complete meal.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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You can embellish the basic method, adding peas or fava beans to make a spring vegetable mélange, or you can toss the sautéed asparagus with hot pasta. Or serve this as a side dish for roast chicken,...
Author: Janet Fletcher
Classic French Tomatoes Provencal is an easy and beautiful side dish of oven roasted tomatoes topped with crispy breadcrumbs and herbs.
Author: Lana Stuart
Roasted vegetables and pears are scrumptious paired with blue cheese and toasted hazelnuts and then drizzled with balsamic vinegar. -Susie Van Etten, Chapmansboro, Tennessee
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"Having lost weight with Weight Watchers, I'm always on the lookout for tasty low-calorie meals," writes Diane Toomey of Methuen, Massachusetts. "I found this recipe in a newspaper a few years ago. It's...
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I'm always on the lookout for filling but quick-to-prepare side dishes. I spotted this recipe on a package of bread crumbs. It's a tasty way to dress up broccoli spears!
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This is the accompaniment to the tasty burgers, the corn has a sweet honey flavor that's jazzed up with zippy cayenne pepper.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Everything's better with cheese, right? This cheesy two-potato mash is no exception. If you cube the cheese, you'll discover delicious pockets of melted cheese throughout the dish. -Shelby Goddard, Baton...
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A tangy dressing makes this refreshing vegetable blend especially pleasing. You could serve it as an appetizer or a side dish. Sometimes I use thinly sliced carrots, zucchini or pearl onions. -Priscilla...
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This fresh-tasting mixture is so pretty and tasty-and a great way to enjoy your garden's bounty. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a pleasant crunch to the savory saute. I love to cook and find...
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We enjoy this casserole every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ranch dressing gives ordinary squash a boost! -Sherri Johnson, Burns, Tennessee
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"These flavorful fries are the first thing we make when the zucchini in our garden is ready," relates Debbie Brunssen of Randolph, Nebraska. "I fry several batches because our family of eight loves these...
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Easy cheese fondue recipe with white wine is a perfect gourmet appetizer that you can make at home! Cheeses like emmental, gruyere and cheddar work best for a silky, creamy, indulgent swiss fondue. Amazing...
Author: Richa
"My sister gave me the recipe for this side dish years ago, and it's become a favorite in our household," writes Betty Brown from Buckley, Washington. Chock-full of colorful veggies, it's delicious and...
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Crispy and crunchy, this old family slaw recipe makes a refreshing side dish for picnics and parties. -Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
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A burst of butter and a colorful array of vegetables make this pretty pasta side good enough for company. Use a blend of exotic mushrooms to make it extra special. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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My green-thumb neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all. -Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia
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"This recipe is based on one my neighbor gave me years ago. It was tucked away in a filing box and when I finally used it, I wished I had tried it sooner!" Barbara Langan - Croton-on-Hudson, New York
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Mandarin oranges and a warm glaze transform canned beets into a super side dish. Lemon juice provides a bit of tartness. If your family doesn't like the tart flavor, I suggest adding a little more sugar....
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With a buttery cracker topping and lots of cheese, this lightened up classic casserole from Lisa Eldridge of Topeka, Kansas makes a guilt-free side dish at any meal. "I got the original recipe from a friend,"...
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I love this delicious fake take on mashed potatoes and it doesn't heat up my kitchen! Treat leftovers as you would leftover mashed potatoes for mock potato pancakes. -Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North...
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Yellow-fleshed potatoes have a rich, almost buttery taste. If you like a slightly tangy edge to your mash, substitute buttermilk for the milk. You can also embellish these by adding a whole heap of fresh...
Author: Roy Finamore
Frozen green beans get tasty herb flavor from rosemary and basil while toasted almonds add crunch.
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This is an appetizing side dish. Their ruby red color and tangy flavor make these beets an excellent choice for Valentine's Day.
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This award winning sweet cornbread recipe is full of moist sweet flavor. It really is the perfect cornbread!
Author: Nicole Cook