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Thanksgiving Green Beans

Momma made these green beans only at Thanksgiving because, at the time, the ingredients were out of her everyday budget. Her original recipe inside her recipe box had five stars drawn on it. I would have...

Author: Taste of Home

Orange Candied Carrots

My son always asks for these glazed carrot coins at Thanksgiving. The orange flavor in the sweet mild sauce really comes through. This pleasant side dish is a great way to dress up a meal of holiday leftovers....

Author: Taste of Home

Red Potato Bundles

As a basketball player in college, I was always hungry. My mother began supplying me with recipes, and I haven't stopped cooking since!-Kriss Erickson, Kalauea, Hawaii

Author: Taste of Home

Lecsó Hungarian Pepper Tomato Stew

Lecsó- Hungarian Pepper-Tomato Stew is a summer dish where the star of the recipe is the red sweet pepper. This dish is made with bell peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes. The sweet paprika is added...

Author: The Bossy Kitchen

Mexican Rice and Beans

Mexican Rice and Beans. This quick and easy recipe is a great side dish for Huevos Rancheros and Fajitas.

Author: SOSCuisine

Stuffin' Muffins

Stuffin' muffins will make your Thanksgiving dinner.

Pea and Broccoli Bake

"When I'm pressed for time, I find this take-along casserole is easy to fix," writes Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio. "The crouton-topped combination is not only attractive but tasty, too."

Author: Taste of Home

Simple Lemon Rice

Pat Stevens' tasty rice side dish has colorful flecks of fresh parsley and pimientos and delivers a lip-smacking splash of sunshiny citrus flavor. Thanks to this Granbury, Texas cook for her recipe.

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Vegetable Medley

With its rich, cheesy sauce and golden onion topping, this casserole has broad appeal. Because of that-I frequently prepare it for many functions. -Pay Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Strawberry Melon Salad

Melon season is officially here! Gather friends or family for this super simple Strawberry Melon Salad. The lesser known Galia Melon stars in this summertime side salad. Paired with fresh strawberries,...

Author: Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate

Tomato Broccoli Parmesan

I came up with this recipe when I was learning to cook healthier meals for my family. I can quickly prepare it while focusing on the main course.

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Corn Medley

Who knew a store-bought dressing could add so much flavor? This medley tastes delightful with garden-fresh veggies. Feel free to sub in your favorites and let the grill and the dressing do the rest! -Taste...

Author: Taste of Home

Spiced Up Sweet Potato Fries

A little salt, a little spice and a whole lot of sweetness make these fries a winner! -Debra Humphries, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Holiday Peas and Rice

With all the fuss that goes into holiday meals, it's nice to find a side dish like this that's both satisfying and simple. The pimientos and peas nestle among rice delightfully seasoned with sage and chicken...

Author: Taste of Home

Texas Two Step Corn Medley

I came up with this pleasing pairing of corn and summer squash as a side dish for a Mexican buffet. Family and friends who have tried it are generous with their compliments and recipe requests. This delicious...

Author: Taste of Home

Mushroom Saute

Fresh mushrooms with savory herbs make this a perfect side dish for grilled meat, chicken or fish.

Author: Michele O'Sullivan

Fabulous Green Beans

My family loves this buttery sauce over green beans, whether they're garden fresh or frozen. Another greeny option: Try sugar snap peas. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Author: Taste of Home

Simple Sauteed Zucchini

THIS simple vegetable side dish can be cooked up in just a few minutes and is a compatible addition to any entrée...a generous amount of tender squash, a nice balance of herbs, and pretty with visible...

Author: Taste of Home

End of Summer Vegetable Bake

Meet the Cook: When my husband worked as a deputy ag commissioner, he'd bring me bushels of vegetables from area farms. This pretty side dish is the result - it's easy to fix but impressive enough for...

Author: Taste of Home

Orange Nut Sweet Potatoes

When my siblings and I were young, my mom created this recipe in hopes that we would eat more vegetables. It worked! The citrus sauce went so well with the tender sweet potatoes that the dish quickly became...

Author: Taste of Home

Potato, Fennel, and Leek Gratin

Aromatic fennel and leeks add depth of flavor to a classic potato gratin, but it's the cheesy topping that will have you going back for seconds. For a fancier, more formal variation, try the Potato, Fennel,...

Author: Jeanne Kelley

Herbed Potato Packs

Fingerlings are small, firm and waxy potatoes, so they cook faster than chunkier varieties and leap from grill to table in one convenient pouch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

Zucchini with Salsa

Carole Hildebrand from Kelseyville, California tops zucchini slices with chunky homemade salsa to make this scrumptious side dish. "I fix it often in the summer when I have the fresh vegetables on hand,"...

Author: Taste of Home

Forbidden Black Rice Recipe

Author: insanelygood

Broccoli Roll Ups

You'll need just three ingredients to make this recipe. Broccoli spears and American cheese are wrapped in convenient crescent roll dough to create the savory baked bites.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale,...

Author: Taste of Home

Skewered Potatoes

Here's a unique way to prepare red potatoes. Cooking them in the microwave ensures they're tender inside, while grilling gives them a crisp outside. -Sarah Steinacher, Geneva, Nebraska

Author: Taste of Home

Gingered Carrots 'N' Onions

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Author: Taste of Home

Potato Nests with Peas

I SERVE potatoes with just about every meal. Besides using this recipe as a side dish, I discovered I could serve it as a main dish for a lighter meal. It satisfies the appetite well, especially for us...

Author: Taste of Home

Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf is a great dish to eat on its own or as a side. All you really need is a salad. Slivered almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, and peas make it hearty.

Author: Diane Smith

Mashed Potato for One

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Author: Taste of Home

Vegetable Medley

This is a wonderful side dish to make when garden vegetables are plentiful, and if you have fresh corn, use that instead of frozen. -Terry Maly, Olathe, Kansas

Author: Taste of Home

Spinach Casserole

Easy, cheesy, and totally decadent baked spinach!

Author: Karly Campbell

Dressed Up Broccoli

"In Clayton, Ontario, Bryan Forster needs only four ingredients to turn ordinary broccoli into a dressed-up side dish. The garlic in the broiled crumb topping really comes through.

Author: Taste of Home

Peppered Couscous

This quick and easy side dish from Eagle, Idaho's Trisha Kruse is as tasty as it is colorful. The mild flavor makes it a great accompaniment to all sorts of entrees-especially those with Mediterranean...

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Peppers and Zucchini for Two

"This side dish is so simple and quick that I had to share it," notes Karen Anderson of Fair Oaks, California. "Grilling the veggies in a foil packet means one less dish to wash, but I often stir-fry the...

Author: Taste of Home

Easy oven chips

Eating healthily doesn't mean you have to cut out your favourite dishes. By cooking these chips in the oven you dramatically reduce the amount of oil used.

Author: BBC Food

How to Air Fry Any Vegetable

Your ultimate guide to air fryer vegetables! How to air fry virtually any vegetable into perfectly cooked, healthy deliciousness.

Author: Sarah Bond

Risotto with Asparagus

This is a rich-tasting, elegant dish! It gets great flavor from the onion and wine combination. -Stephanie Marchese

Author: Taste of Home

Hearty Cheese Potatoes

"AS THE YEARS went by, I added this American side dish to our menu. My children enjoyed the rich cheese flavor, and it enhanced the rest of the meal. I also like these potatoes because I can make them...

Author: Taste of Home

Stuffed Red Peppers

Tired of tuna-filled tomatoes and rice-stuffed green peppers? Try this vibrant alternative sent in by Kitty Jones of Chicago, Illinois. Lemon peel and mint enhance the out-of-the-ordinary filling.

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Matchstick Salad

Cutting apples into matchstick-sized pieces makes them more fun to eat, don't you think? Toss them with chopped pecans (or any nuts), dried berries and raisins, plus some fresh cilantro. Sweet, salty and...

Author: Taste of Home

Swiss Cheese Bread

Serve this cheesy Swiss cheese bread along side soup, salads or any entree.

Author: Ellen Folkman and Family Around the Table

Agedashi esque Tofu

A very simple version of the Japanese sushi accompaniment. Serve with stir fry, rice, goma ae or any oriental meal.

Author: SMACPRODUCTIONS

Quick Ginger Orange Squash

"You can prepare this side dish quickly in your microwave," says field editor Vonna Wendt of Ephrata, Washington. "It has a festive holiday flavor."

Author: Taste of Home

Tarragon Corn on the Cob

Nothing says summer like the fresh flavor of grilled corn, and these ears show them off at their best. Brandy Jenkins - Greenwood, Mississippi

Author: Taste of Home

Company Vegetable Casserole

A neighbor passed this recipe on to me. I make the vegetable casserole for family dinners, reunions and potlucks, and the response is almost always the same when people taste it: "Can I have the recipe?"...

Author: Taste of Home

Sesame Green Beans 'n' Water Chestnuts

Soy sauce and sesame oil make a flavorful base for these good-for-you green beans from Dot Christiansen's Bettendorf, Iowa kitchen. Toasted sesame seeds and water chestnuts add texture and crunch to this...

Author: Taste of Home

Bundle of Veggies

"I came across the recipe for this grilled vegetable medley at a nurses' station at the hospital where I work," notes Sheila Dedman of New Dundee, Ontario. "It's a big hit at home and while camping. The...

Author: Taste of Home

Hearty Maple Beans

I modified this recipe to suit my family's taste. It's a great side dish for a backyard barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs. It can be made in advance and kept warm in a slow cooked for hours without...

Author: Taste of Home