I double this mashed potato recipe for an extra batch to freeze. It's a nice alternative to the standard potatoes or rice. -Jill Hancock, Nashua, New Hampshire
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This tasty side dish from our Test Kitchen has just enough cayenne pepper to warm a frosty night and can hold its own with most meat entrees. Golden, caramelized onions add a dressed-up touch.
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"This pretty salad is a staple at my house. I've shared the recipe with any satisfied guests," pens Lois Kenneberg, Phoenix, Arizona. "It's easily divided for smaller portions, too-I frequently make just...
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This recipe is a fresh flavorful vegetable dish. People will think you fussed when you offer this elegant skillet side dish.-Cherie Sechrist, Red Lion, Pennsylvania
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I came up with this attractive side dish when my best friend unexpectedly stayed for dinner. While my husband grilled pork chops, I perked up potatoes with tasty taco fixings. The results received rave...
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This is an old French-Canadian recipe. We use pure maple syrup, but it's the apple slices that make this my favorite recipe for baked beans.
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Celebrate the arrival of spring by serving this delightful strudel for Easter brunch. Watch the savory slices disappear from the table!
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When you only have a few potatoes and want them mashed, fill in with parsnips -a root vegetable similar in shape to a carrot. The first frost of the season turns their starch to sugar, giving parsnips...
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Air-fryer carrots make a super side-big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my husband to eat these fragrant, deeply spiced veggies. -Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
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Fried cabbage with bacon and onions - salty, sweet, buttery, hearty, and so delicious - this Irish inspired recipe is a huge hit for the whole family!
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Our small community is the cheese capital of Manitoba. This is a favorite recipe from my husband's aunt, who works at the local cheese factory.
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Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts makes a flavorful side dish sure to dress up any meal. I made this recipe on Christmas Day to go with our turkey dinner. We all agreed that these were the best Brussels sprouts...
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These pretty little patties are loaded with flavor and hold their shape well. Celery, onion, bread crumbs and seasonings cook up tender.
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This creamy carrot casserole is always a hit. An easy-to-fix but very special side dish, it goes well with almost any meat or poultry. Even though I serve these dressed-up-carrots often, my family still...
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These rich, buttery whipped potatoes are delicately flavored with Brie and fresh thyme-and likely to become a family tradition for special occasions. Thanks to Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee for...
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"The addition of whole-wheat flour to these buttery noodles pumps up the nutrition and fiber of this special side dish." Paula Young - Tiffin, Ohio
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I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a healthier version of a classic American staple. -Amanda West, Shelbyville, Tennessee
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My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every Christmas.-Edna Means, Iola, Kansas
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Frijoles Puercos are refried beans mixed with cooked chorizo, melted cheese and smoky chipotle pepper. They are very popular at parties to accompany the main meal or even as a bean dip served with tortilla...
Author: Ana Frias
MU HUSBAND is a typical "meat and potatoes" man. Tired of the usual mashed or baked potato treatment, I began to experiment in the kitchen, and this recipe is the result. Potatoes prepared this way go...
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"My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for the home-style breadcrumb topping and creamy, comforting flavor. It doesn't taste...
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Tender broccoli and crunchy pecans make this a side dish with lots of flavor in every bite. Try using different veggies such as frozen green beans or Brussels sprouts, thawed for the broccoli.
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My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to game hens. -Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio
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A simple treatment of mixed herbs and seasonings brings out the best in this colorful medley of vegetables.-Marie Forte Raritan, New Jersey
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Sweet potato wedges are seasoned to please in this savory side dish from Gay Nel Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. "My husband and I love the sweet spuds any way they are cooked," she notes. "This recipe from...
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I FOUND this recipe in an old magazine. Later, I discovered that adding garlic gave these potatoes a unique flavor. My greatest compliment came from a neighbor who's a retired chef - he said this is the...
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"My daughter is a vegetarian, so I created this colorful side dish to serve with vegetables. She asks for it once a week," says Lucille Goers of Seminole, Florida. Chopped sweet peppers, onion and almonds...
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I never thought I liked brussel sprouts until I was given this very old recipe. It's delicious and may just change your mind about Brussel sprouts! *It's not a good idea to add salt to this recipe, as...
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For a quick and easy side dish, try this recipe. The cabbage is so flavorful with the butter and vinegar.-Jeann Jones, Ogema, Wisconsin
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Classic French Tomatoes Provencal is an easy and beautiful side dish of oven roasted tomatoes topped with crispy breadcrumbs and herbs.
Author: Lana Stuart
If you're looking to make the very best coleslaw recipe, this copycat Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw is made for you! Creamy and delicious, it's the perfect potluck recipe.
Author: Aimee
See how to freeze corn on the cob because there isn't anything better than pulling a bag of sweet freezer corn out on winter days! Freezing corn is so much easier than you think!
Author: Amy
"My husband, our two young sons and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish," relates Lorna Plett of Riverton, Manitoba. "The brown rice makes it extra nutritious...and it's a great way to use...
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Whether you're looking for a fun appetizer or a tasty side dish, these potato skins are sure to fill the bill! Mary Plummer of DeSoto, Kansas tops potato shells with Canadian bacon, chopped tomato and...
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With just a few ingredients, this makes a special side that kids of all ages would enjoy. A touch of brown sugar makes it a great dish for parents trying to get the kids to eat more veggies! -Taste of...
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Considering how fast our five children and 16 grandkids finish off these cheesy carrots at Sunday suppers, the "Zippy" in the title is appropriate! I came from a clan of avid cookers. At age 85, my mom's...
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Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They'll simmer to perfection in minutes.-James Schend, Deputy Food Editor
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Cranberry relish with Jello is tangy, sweet, and easy to make with fresh cranberries and cherry Jello. Make this recipe for your holidays!
Author: Kevin Is Cooking
I clipped this recipe 20 years ago. It's a great substitute for candied sweet potatoes.
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At the heart of this recipe is plenty of flavor, according to Valree Augustine of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. "The artichokes, tomatoes and other ingredients blend together so well that I often make...
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"This is one of my favorite ways to cook green beans. Everyone loves it!" -Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio
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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
Ginger, salt and pepper team up to coat tender carrots in a butter glaze. This vegetable is a nice accompaniment to a variety of meals.
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To dress up plain brussels sprouts, Travis Flack of Seminole, Florida adds apple, bacon and a little fresh thyme to steamed sprouts then simmers for a tasty accompaniment to almost any meal.
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Corn transforms from so-so kernels to tangy sensation when grilled, dotted with sour cream and cheese and zinged with a splash of lime. -Leah Lenz, Los Angeles, California
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"Even people who say they don't like spinach ask for the recipe for this cheesy vegetable bake," says Dorothy Tobison of Coleman, Wisconsin. And at 39ยข a serving, the savory side dish is as inexpensive...
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