"At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of La Marque, Texas. "I usually bake the squash with butter and honey, but decided to try something...
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This colorful, delicious side dish is a favorite with baked ham but also works well with traditional turkey and other poultry entrees. The curry gives it an interesting flavor, and it's a nice substitute...
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I came up with this dish because I was tired of all of the same dishes. It's quick, easy and uses up extra garden-fresh zucchini.-Cher Conley, Laurel, Montana
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This simple recipe is so enjoyable, I tend to make it frequently when I find I don't have time to make anything else!
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I loved the creamy potatoes my mother prepared when I was young, so I created this lightened-up version that goes well with any main course.-Kate Selner, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Roasted vegetables and pears are scrumptious paired with blue cheese and toasted hazelnuts and then drizzled with balsamic vinegar. -Susie Van Etten, Chapmansboro, Tennessee
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This colorful dish has a wonderful combination of flavors. The tarragon and lemon add zest and the honey sweetens the carrots-a perfect balance. -Musette Colberg, Staten Island, New York
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When you want to cook okra without frying it, roast it with lemon juice for a lighter version. The smoked paprika gives it even more roasty oomph. -Lee Evans, Queen Creek, Arizona
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Dress up canned corn with green pepper, cream of celery soup and cheddar cheese for a deluxe side dish. With a butter-flavored cracker coating, this comfort food is sure to disappear in a hurry. -Linda...
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I came up with these fun snacks as an alternative to french fries. We like to serve them hot with ranch-style dressing as a dipping sauce.-Kim Gammill, Raymondville, Texas
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You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey, what's not to love? One tester even said that it's so good it tastes like candy. We think...
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Grated lemon peel brings delicate flavor to this rice side dish while pecans add a satisfying crunch. Cindie Ekstrand of Duarte, California sent the recipe for this crowd-pleaser that can be quickly prepared....
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We have belonged to a dinner/bridge group for many years and this green bean dish has been a favorite. The pinch of nutmeg enhances the flavor, which is creamy and rich. It goes well with a holiday meal,...
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Years ago, my grandson requested a special dish to be included in his class cookbook, and this is the recipe I gave him. It was his favorite whenever he ate at our house, so he was delighted. I often still...
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"I came up with this recipe to use an over-abundance of corn from the garden one year. Everyone liked it so much that I substituted frozen corn so I could make it all year round," writes Trisha Kruse of...
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A tangy dressing makes this refreshing vegetable blend especially pleasing. You could serve it as an appetizer or a side dish. Sometimes I use thinly sliced carrots, zucchini or pearl onions. -Priscilla...
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This noodle side dish is so versatile that it can accompany steak, pork chops, chicken or even hamburgers. Chill leftovers to serve as a cool main-dish salad on a warm summer night. When time allows, I...
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Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We love the tart and sweet flavors. -Diana Likes, Chandler, Arizona
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WHEN MY MENU features poultry, I reach for this side dish recipe with its subtle sage flavor. The zesty onion and crunchy celery make a superb combination, and it's easy to make. -Estelle Stimel, Conway,...
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"This recipe helped turn my children on to eating carrots," writes Pam Ion from Gaithersburg, Maryland. We've downsized the side dish to fit the bill for a cozy couple.
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"The original recipe, which my mother acquired over 45 years ago, called for two bunches of small carrots so I had to guess how much to use. I eventually got the recipe amounts worked out to my liking,"...
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Golden, crumb-topped oven entrees are the quintessential image of comfort food and this one fits the picture perfectly. "A friend gave me the recipe," Lisa Eldridge writes from Topeka, Kansas. "It's excellent."...
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This is the accompaniment to the tasty burgers, the corn has a sweet honey flavor that's jazzed up with zippy cayenne pepper.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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A Swiss cheese sauce gives this vegetable casserole an extra special taste. I have served it for Christmas for the past 20 years, and my family says the meal just wouldn't be as delicious without it. -Betty...
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"Having lost weight with Weight Watchers, I'm always on the lookout for tasty low-calorie meals," writes Diane Toomey of Methuen, Massachusetts. "I found this recipe in a newspaper a few years ago. It's...
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This is a staple in my country of origin, Zimbabwe. It is served with sadza; a cornmeal-based stiff porridge that is used like rice or potatoes in other cultures. -Loveness Murinda, Upland, California
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Everything's better with cheese, right? This cheesy two-potato mash is no exception. If you cube the cheese, you'll discover delicious pockets of melted cheese throughout the dish. -Shelby Goddard, Baton...
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Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always request this dish when she came over to visit. I recommend basmati rice for this dish. -Diane Donato,...
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This is an appetizing side dish. Their ruby red color and tangy flavor make these beets an excellent choice for Valentine's Day.
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THE rich, creamy sauce coats the pasta well and makes a satisfying, pleasant side dish. I also serve is as an entrée for the two of us. With a green salad and garlic bread, it makes a delicious homemade...
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I adapted a recipe I received from a friend to make this delicious-and deliciously different-cauliflower dish. It's prepared quickly in a skillet and uses only a handful of ingredients. What a great way...
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The way I came upon this mix is very fitting-a friend gave me a container of it as a gift one Christmas. The next year, I gave it to many friends, all dressed up in decorated mason jars. Every single one...
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THIS RECIPE originally didn't call for green pepper, but when I was making it one time, I noticed some in the refrigerator and decided to add it. It gave a little extra zip, so I've kept it a part of the...
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These savory dressed-up carrots add color to any meal-and do it with just five ingredients. "Use packaged baby carrots for added convenience," notes Lee Ann Arey of Scarborough, Maine.
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A treasured recipe from my childhood! These semi-homemade baked beans are a staple with ham at Easter or serve at any summer cookout!
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I can't count the times I've turned to this tried-and-true recipe when company is coming. The potato filling is creamy and rich tasting, plus the servings are attractive. But the best part is you can spare...
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Even in frosty weather, Lucille Mead of Ilion, New York serves up garden-fresh flavor with this pretty, colorful side dish. The crisp-tender veggie combo goes with a variety of entrees and is ready in...
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In Fostoria, Ohio, Joann Fell adds chopped apples and spices to warmed acorn squash, then microwaves for a fast and comforting mealtime accompaniment.
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A burst of butter and a colorful array of vegetables make this pretty pasta side good enough for company. Use a blend of exotic mushrooms to make it extra special. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
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We enjoy this casserole every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ranch dressing gives ordinary squash a boost! -Sherri Johnson, Burns, Tennessee
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This award winning sweet cornbread recipe is full of moist sweet flavor. It really is the perfect cornbread!
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This no-fuss butter sauce with orange peel, salt and nutmeg will turn even broccoli haters into broccoli lovers! -Christine Bergman, Marietta, Georgia
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I'm always on the lookout for filling but quick-to-prepare side dishes. I spotted this recipe on a package of bread crumbs. It's a tasty way to dress up broccoli spears!
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"This recipe is based on one my neighbor gave me years ago. It was tucked away in a filing box and when I finally used it, I wished I had tried it sooner!" Barbara Langan - Croton-on-Hudson, New York
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For several years I made creamed onions for Thanksgiving, but I wanted to change the recipe. I decided to add celery root. Celery root is perfect with the onions, and the creamy sauce is addicting! I like...
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Crispy and crunchy, this old family slaw recipe makes a refreshing side dish for picnics and parties. -Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
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Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads. So I make mine often for many occasions. It's usually partially eaten before I can even...
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I love this delicious fake take on mashed potatoes and it doesn't heat up my kitchen! Treat leftovers as you would leftover mashed potatoes for mock potato pancakes. -Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North...
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"My husband loves this fresh-tasting side dish that's as good as it is easy," assures Karen Behrend of Newport, Washington. The appetizing aroma of basil is sure to whet guests' appetites.
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