Author: Molly Stevens
Sliced ripe plantains retain a sweet, creamy center and become caramelized around the edges when fried. This tasty side dish makes a good accompaniment to rice and beans, roasted pork, or both.
Author: Julissa Roberts
Green beans blend nicely with the broccoli, carrots, red onion and sweet potato in this well-seasoned side dish. "I created this colorful combination from the last remaining items in our refrigerator before...
Author: Taste of Home
We use seasonings like adobo, Sazon, fresh parsley and minced chives when we grill potatoes. We have even smoked the potatoes in our portable smoker before grilling. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Just before serving this delicious side, I brush the hot corn with the honey-butter sauce. My family loves it!-Carol Dalke, Elk Creek, Montana
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This is a side dish for everyone. Great taste and very versatile! You can change this recipe many different ways to suit your taste, for example, add slivered or shaved almonds, don't add mushrooms etc....
Author: Semigourmet
Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead of time, so it's ready when you are.-Jacquelyn Saintjohn, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Nothing about this moist, pecan-topped stuffing says "lighter." Fabulous flavors! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This is a simple and tasty way to dress up brussels sprouts for the holidays. The parsley, sugar and crisp water chestnuts make the sprouts fresh tasting and festive looking. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa,...
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This salad is easy to make, and very fresh looking. The warm potatoes seem to temper the herb's flavor, so it's a good way to introduce newcomers to cilantro.
Author: Ruth Lively
Timeless baked beans are still favorites at picnics and casual gatherings, just like they were back in the '50s. For my theme party, I jazzed up canned pork and beans with bacon, green pepper and barbecue...
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This rich, special side dish makes frequent appearances on my Thanksgiving menu. Simmering the onions before assembling the casserole mellows their flavor.
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This colorful blend of sauteed vegetables is as pretty as it is tasty. "The recipe was given to me by a dear friend, and it's become a family favorite. It's a quick summer side from our garden," notes...
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My Yam Bake has become a holiday tradition in our family. The blend of cranberries and sweet potatoes in this recipe results in a very pretty appearance-and a unique taste. I grew up on a small Arkansas...
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This is a unique way to serve broccoli and cauliflower, wrapped in puff pastry. It looks so pretty on the table. Without fail, I'm asked for the recipe whenever I serve it. -Bonnie Zaparinuk, Whitehorse,...
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This tasty side dish makes my holiday meal complete. When I first tried the recipe, it was instantly a "keeper".
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Adding a bit of broth at the start of roasting gives these vegetables a creamier, softer texture than dry-roasting-more like potatoes that have been roasted alongside a hefty cut of meat. During roasting,...
Author: Molly Stevens
This clever side dish turns a garden-variety meal into a 'company's coming' dinner. To save prep time, make the roses ahead and keep them covered in the fridge. Then top them with butter and paprika, and...
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A tender medley of pasta, lentils and rice partners perfectly with a meat or vegetarian entrée. Herbs and chopped veggies add interest to the side dish. -Misty Scondras, Dalton, Pennsylvania
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Coated in a tangy Dijon sauce, these tasty veggies and fluffy couscous make for a delightful side. -Juliana Dumitru, Fairview Park, Ohio
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These rich and creamy potatoes are simple to prepare for potlucks. This saucy side dish always gets rave reviews wherever I take it. -Gloria Schroeder, Ottawa Lake, Michigan
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Roast potatoes in red wine for a healthy alternative to French fries.
Author: Renee Pottle
I'm a nurse who works 12-hour shifts, so I don't have much time to cook. This goes together quickly and can easily be shared with my husband.
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This fresh-tasting side dish pairs pasta with an array of nutritious veggies, including zucchini, bell peppers and a juicy tomato. "Our four boys are all grown and out of the house, but I still grow a...
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All you have to do for this yummy side dish is saute green beans with some sweet apple and honey along with nutty sesame seeds and walnuts. Even kids who don't want to eat their vegetables will give in....
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Mother knew these rich, hearty potatoes are excellent on a cold day since the cayenne pepper warms you up. Once the first of us eight kids picked up this dish, it didn't hit the table again until we all...
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Canadian bacon and pearl onions are tasty additions to this simple stovetop side dish made with convenient frozen peas. "I always get requests for second helpings," reports Marlene Muchenhirn from Delano,...
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"I wanted to make macaroni and cheese that tasted good but didn't add on pounds," writes Ruth Ann Stoy of Newport, Michigan. "I think I've done it!"
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Canning isn't necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month. -Linda Chapman, Meriden, Iowa
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I first made this for a family reunion, and now it's always requested for our family gatherings. The sweet and tangy lemonade-pudding coating goes well with any fruit, so feel free to substitute your favorites....
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"Orange peel, cinnamon and coconut season this delightfully different potato dish," says field editor Bob Breno of Strongsville, Ohio. "Since it's tasty and nutritious, it's one of my favorite holiday...
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I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet. Using fresh mozzarella is the key to its great...
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I created this recipe to make the most of my love for fresh Parmesan cheese. When I serve my "special fries" with burgers or ribs, people usually can't stop eating them.
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While the small tubular Ditalini pasta isn't usually eaten on its own, it works well here with a number of strong flavors and a creamy sauce.
Author: Ryan MacMichael
crisp baby Yukon potatoes made in the oven
Author: Lauren Schmidt
Fresh pineapple sprinkled with Tajin® is one of my favorite snacks, and I also love grilled pineapple, so I decided to combine the two ideas and the result was delicious! If you like things extra spicy,...
Author: France C
This is a healthy, flavorful side dish featuring some low-sugar vegetables. It makes a great addition to just about any meal you can think up. -Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
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This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It's simple enough to throw together even after the holidays. For more sauce, you can add extra...
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I volunteered at a local organic farm in exchange for fresh produce, and I was given purple potatoes. I wanted to cook something new and use herbs from our garden. Coming from the Midwest, adding vinegar...
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As a spicy food lover, this is a simple way to enjoy the Jamaican jerk flavor profile in a meatless side dish. It also works really well with any store-bought Thai curry paste. - Ben Costantino, Astoria,...
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Beautiful and simple to prepare, this blend of pumpkin and plantain is perfectly flavored with roasted garlic and caramelized shallots.-Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
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Topped with a tangy sauce and mixed with mushrooms, these Brussels sprouts are so tasty that even children enjoy them. -Debbie Marrone, Warner Robins, Georgia
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Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an outdoor party and so easy to make! -Kathleen Merkley, Layton,...
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Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Instant Pot black beans are the key to a lot of my family's meals, whether for a weekend breakfast or for taco salads and burritos throughout the week. For years, I've tried to find a homemade recipe as...
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This pickled pineapple has a hint of spice from sliced jalapenos and is the perfect sandwich and salad topper with it's tangy sweet bite.
Author: Gina Matsoukas
Ginger offers a surprisingly pleasant taste to these golden sweet-potato pancakes shared by Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas. Slightly crispy on the outside, they have a tender texture your family's...
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