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Summer Squash & Tomato Medley

Tender squash pairs nicely with ripe tomatoes in this special side dish. The fresh dill and feta cheese complete the refreshing taste.

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Savory Peas and Carrots

At less than 60 cents per serving, ready in 20 minutes, and prepared in one saucepan, this dish makes an ideal side. Even my husband, who doesn't like peas, eats this dish with enthusiasm. -Marian Brown,...

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Salsa Potatoes and Pork

Pork and salsa delightfully dress up ordinary fried potatoes. With just five ingredients, this recipe is one you'll likely reach for whenever you need a side dish in a hurry.

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Sesame Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus is one of my favorite ingredients to work into recipes. Turn this side into a main dish by adding some cooked shrimp or cooked chicken for extra protein.-Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs,...

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Peachy Sweet Potatoes

The microwave makes this special side a cinch to prepare. Juicy slices of fresh peach and cinnamon-sugar turn ordinary sweet potatoes into a standout recipe. Josie Bochek - Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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Grilled Onion Medley

Submitted by Mary Lou Wayman of Salt Lake City, Utah, this mouthwatering medley, seasoned with garlic and rosemary, is great on burgers or as a side dish.-Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Baked Barley and Wild Rice

"We eat many whole grain dishes, but this is our favorite." Not only is it heartwarming and flavorful, it also delivers 4 g of fiber per serving. Edna Woodard - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Saucy Potatoes with Ham

Being a potato fan, I make this good, old-fashioned side dish when I'm in the mood for comfort food. It's always a hit on the potluck table. Add more ham and you can serve it as an entree.

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Herbed Vegetable Medley

This scrumptious side dish, from Deborah Ereth of Salem, Oregon, features an unusual way to serve a variety of well-flavored veggies-you bundle and bake the produce in parchment or foil packets. "The squash,...

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Apples, Berries and Yams

This recipe is one of my favorites to serve at the holidays. My guests love it.-Dixy Moore, Avalon, California

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Warm Broccoli with Vinaigrette

A sweet vinaigrette dresses up these tender broccoli spears. I drizzle it over other dishes such as asparagus or green beans. It's the only way I can get my kids to eat their veggies! -Renee Smith, Sparks,...

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Twice Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes

"I like this dish so much, I sometimes make it with deli ham when I don't have leftover baked ham," says Lorraine Menard, Omaha, Nebraska.

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Fruity Acorn Squash

Here's an out-of-the-ordinary side dish that really perks up a fall menu.

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Red cabbage salad

This red cabbage salad is a colourful variation on a classic coleslaw. It includes zingy flavours of grapefruit, ginger, fresh mint and coriander. Serve at summer barbecues, picnics with burgers or as...

Author: Sunil Vijayakar

Southern Succotash

At the end of the summer, we search our garden for the last few remaining vegetables and add them to this salad. This dish nicely pairs with corn, beans and seasonings.

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Apricot, Cranberry & Walnut Pilaf

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Apricot Almond Dressing

Talk about versatile! This light and fluffy stuffing goes with almost any entree. The apricots and slivered almonds add a sweet nutty flavor-but if I'm serving it with turkey, I often substitute cranberries...

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Sizzling Green Beans

I've loved green beans ever since I started eating them off the vine in my grandmother's garden. To add a little heat to these baked beans, I sometimes sprinkle them with crushed red pepper flakes.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon & Rosemary

After moving to Alabama, I learned my friends and co-workers love sweet potatoes. I roast the potatoes with Dijon, fresh rosemary and a touch of honey. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama

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Bacon and Cheddar Whipped Potatoes

Bacon and cheese are an easy way to add zest to mashed potatoes. These go so well with practically any main dish, from weeknight chicken to a party spread. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

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Crunchy Asparagus Medley

This savory side dish made a special appearance at our Hawaiian dinner. But I've also been know to prepare it with different foods on other occasions.-Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

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Sage Mashed Potatoes with Corn

Mashed potatoes seem to be a staple at any holiday meal-here's a way to jazz them up a bit! The flavor is simply tantalizing, and the corn adds pretty flecks of color. The heavenly aroma alone is enough...

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crispy oven roasted potatoes with a garlic and herb infused olive oil and dusted with parmesan. Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside.

Author: Stephanie

Toasted Muesli

"Here's a healthy start to the day that can be made ahead, then the crisp mixture can be eaten quickly on the way to work or school," notes Jennifer Wilson, Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Golden Mashed Potato Bake

My husband and his brother are partners in a dairy farm, so I use lots of dairy products in cooking. The comforting creamy potatoes complement many main dishes.

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are my favorite type of potatoes so I cook with them often. I love to serve these to guests. They are surprised by the sweet flavor.-Aney Chatterton, Soda Springs, Idaho

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Mexican Corn Scramble

The secret to this speedy skillet? You only have to chop a couple ingredients. Easy grocery store finds make up the rest. You'll have a flavorful breakfast on the table in no time. -Brenda Spann, Granger,...

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Easy Marinated Fresh Vegetables

The sweetness in the poppy seed dressing makes these marinated vegetables a hit wherever I take them. -Erin Frakes

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Gruyere Turnip Mashed Potatoes

I pep up plain mashed potatoes by cooking and mashing them with turnips and garlic. Family and friends request this dish for holiday dinners.

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Fresh jalapenos are halved and seeded before being stuffed with cream cheese and raspberry jam then wrapped in bacon. The sweet and spicy bites are grilled until the jalapenos are tender and the bacon...

Author: Hey Grill Hey

Einkorn Gravy Recipe

Making you own gravy recipe is easy, and since we used einkorn, you can also feel less guilty!

Author: Cheryl Najafi

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

This easy, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes recipe is made with butter, olive oil, garlic and parsley for a simple, yet delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with steak or chicken.

Author: Emily

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

Since my husband and I both work full-time. I'm always looking for fast nutritious recipes. The whole family loves this tasty treatment for asparagus. I can't make it often enough. -Natalie Peterson of...

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Piquant Cactus

I cut this recipe out of a magazine many years ago and have tried it along with my favorite vegetable recipes. I love it with garden fresh green beans.-Cathee Bethel, Philomath, Oregon

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Mushroom Green Beans

In Duluth, Georgia, Mary Buhl dresses up green beans and mushrooms in a snap. She sparks the fresh taste of the veggies with a simple combination of lemon juice and Dijon mustard.

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Blue Corn Tortillas

Fresh homemade Blue Corn Tortillas burst with corn flavor and are worlds better than store-bought. Learn to make these at home tortillas using blue masa harina.

Author: Ana Frias

Creamy Corn Couscous

Couscous, cream-style corn and mozzarella cheese combine in this filling side dish.

Author: Poetisa

Orange Honey Carrots

With a subtle honey flavor, these colorful carrots would pair well with any entree. Family and friends find them on many of my menus.-Judy Parker, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Creamy Veggie Casserole

Even kids will eat their veggies when you serve them this way, covered in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crushed crackers. They just might ask for seconds!

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Peppered Tarragon Carrots

Orange juice and tarragon jazz up this basic carrot side dish and boast a healthy dose of vitamins C and A. Clara Coulston - Washington Court House, OH

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Minted Parsnip Souffle

Elegant parsnip souffles make wonderful use of a root vegetable that is often overlooked. The subtle mint flavor pairs well with a variety of meats. -Catherine Wilkinson, Dewey, Arizona

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Ramen Cabbage Salad Recipe

This Ramen Cabbage Salad Recipe may seem strange to anyone that is unfamiliar but if you've tried it you already know how strangely delicious it is. An Asian flavored cabbage coleslaw with nuts, seeds...

Author: WonkyWonderful

Feta & Zuchinni Crustless Pie

Great summer recipe, can be eaten both warm or cold.

Author: AliSent

Red Bean Toss

I discovered this recipe several years ago at a church function. The combination of flavors is tantalizing-this dish is a real crowd-pleaser! The kidney beans, chili beans and corn chips all represent...

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Cold Szechuan Noodles and Shredded Vegetables

This is from a healthy cooking class. The beauty of this salad is that it will wait for you. It makes such a pretty dish on the table. The Soba buckwheat noodles are worth a trip to the Asian grocery store....

Author: Juanita Peek

Macaroni Au Gratin

Yummy homemade mac and cheese!!

Author: Karen

Broiled French Onion Casserole

Sweet and saucy onions are a perfect companion to roast beef or pork. This recipe is a nice way to make the ordinary onion special. -Anita Bukowski

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Crumb Covered Sprouts

"I love brussels sprouts, but my family does not," relates Anne Baines. So the Kennesaw, Georgia cook dresses up the steamed sprouts with crunchy bread crumbs, smoky bacon and cheddar cheese. "When I prepare...

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