Steamed Broccoli Florets, with a tart mustard vinaigrette, is a delightful fast-to-fix recipe from field editor Peggy Van Arsdale of Crosswicks, New Jersey. "My Aunt Marion was a wonderful cook. I have...
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Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used the fresh ingredients to create this adorable appetizer. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
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I have to watch my fat intake, so I'm always looking for ways to make my cooking as healthy as possible. I adapted a family recipe to fit my diet. The better-for-you broccoli bake takes advantage of several...
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I use this dish often when the schedule gets tight and I need a hurry-up vegetable to cook. It adds plenty of substance to a simple meal. -Charmaine Fricke, St. Charles, Illinois
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Sweet and tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open cans and chop the vegetables, and it won't take long to get this ready for the slow cooker. -Gladys De Boer,...
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This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes may also be used.-Maxine Foreman, Columbus, Nebraska
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My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend...
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For almost 30 years, I've been preparing this zippy side dish for all sorts of gatherings. In fact, whenever I'm invited to an event that involves food, it's "understood" that I'll bring this casserole....
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My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We like to serve the spuds with roasted chicken and put gravy over both the chicken and the potatoes....
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For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
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Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab a second scoop. -Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York
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THIS DISH was my grandmother's way of getting us young kids to eat our green vegetables. She was a wonderful cook and inspired me to get creative in my cooking. Sunday dinner was always served at noon...
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This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one of our favorite Christmas casseroles that appeals to both kids and adults in...
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With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is so hearty and comforting. We love the dumplings covered in sauerbraten...
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"I'm a 78-year-old who does my own cooking," writes Robert Wahlfeldt. The Danville, Illinois cook shares this colorful microwave side dish ideal for casual meals. It gets its zest from a tart yet sweet...
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This easy-to-make side dish goes well with steak or chicken. --Stephanie Marchese
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This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it's also filling enough for a whole meal. - Scott Szekretar, Islip, New...
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Fresh vegetables need little more than sauting in oil and tossing with basil to enhance their flavor. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables.
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Pat Tomkins of Sooke, British Columbia shares the recipe for this brightly-colored casserole featuring two kinds of potatoes. "It fits well with any holiday entree," notes Pat.
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Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It's easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It makes potatoes a little more special. For added zip, I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise....
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Try our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making delicious Southern Green Beans. It's just good old basic Southern Cooking at it's best for a delicious side dish that compliments any meal. Whether...
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"These creamy potatoes taste much better than those made from a boxed mix," assures Betty Menerey from Auburn, Michigan. "It's a tradition to prepare them for family gatherings. I usually double the recipe...
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Potatoes, parsnips, carrots, brussels sprouts and turnips star in this colorful side dish from Marilyn Leedom of Appleton, Wisconsin. A dash of horseradish and dill perk up this vegetable assortment that...
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Whether it's served as a savory side dish at brunch or offered alongside ham at dinnertime, one helping is never enough. My family loves this egg bake.-Donna Nortman, Camillus, New York
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Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell. Even kids will like this flavorful and filling dish.
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I knew I'd found a winner when I got the idea to simmer beans in cranberry juice. The tartness of the juice is a nice subtle contrast to the sweet brown sugar and molasses in these baked beans. They're...
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A vacation to Hungary inspired this flavorful side of green beans with paprika and mushrooms. Being a vegetarian, I welcome these tasty ideas. -Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs, Florida
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I use the vegetables from our garden in all my cooking. Dotted with parsley and red pepper, this souffle is a favorite. -Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California
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The tantalizing aroma of this savory side dish baking in the oven is sure to whet your appetite. Mom scoops the pulp out of zucchini halves and mixes it with tomato, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and parsley....
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Gruyere cheese and chives take mashed potatoes to a whole new level this holiday season! Don't have chives? Just use extra green onion instead. Salsarose - Tasteofhome.com Community
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This makes an elegant side dish for company and is easy enough to make when you want to serve something special on a weeknight. Marsala wine makes it so deliciously different and unlike any other carrot...
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I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed sweet potatoes I knew I had a winner. You can make this the night before and refrigerate it unbaked; the next day,...
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I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor. We eagerly await the start of farmers market season to get garden-fresh new potatoes. -Vi Neiding,...
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Writes field editor Kitty Shelton from her Ketchum, Idaho kitchen, "A local Mexican restaurant shared this recipe with me. It's so simple and tasty you'll never go back to canned refried beans."
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This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed into tomatoes is really decadent. -Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois
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This tender, full-flavored rice makes a lovely side for a wide variety of main dishes, says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia. It's also an easy recipe to double for company or extra guests.
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This is a zippy alternative to refried beans. This easy side dish is so homey and hearty. Sometimes I top it off with a sprinkling of shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream.-Lorna Nault, Chesterton,...
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I'M a widower and cook mainly for myself. This recipe is simple and I've used it many times. Since it makes enough for two, I'll wrap half of the baked potato wedges in foil and freeze them for another...
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This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker so the stove and oven are free for the other dishes you're preparing. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
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I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe I was working on. And please, don't forget the baked crispy beet greens...amazing! Move over, main...
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Our home economists came up with this recipe to showcase late summer and early fall produce. The slightly sweet glaze coats every delicious piece.
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I've been making this wonderful dish for more than 20 years. I can't even remember where I got the recipe, but it's a great one everyone enjoys!-Mary Ann Morgan, Cedartown, Georgia
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My daughter shared this satisfying rice recipe with me. It's appealing to the eye as well as the taste buds.-Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa
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Authentic Traditional Mexican Beans- Frijoles Autenticos Mexicanos- basic, authentic traditional Mexican beans recipe. The dish is nutritious, easy to make and so traditional that cannot miss from a respectable...
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These potato wedges make a perfect side any time you're looking for full-flavored fries. They go especially well with burgers on the grill. -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
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This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries and squash. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
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This quick and easy coleslaw recipe is a traditional side dish for lots of great southern foods. You'll find it served up with BBQ, Fried Chicken, Fish and Seafood at most family gatherings. It's also...
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My grandmother always served this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. The puffy marshmallow topping gives the dish a festive look, and spices enhance the sweet potato flavor. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron,...
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