These creamy tasty potatoes can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to pop them in the oven (I often do that). The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded...
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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky
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"My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary, is a great way to add veggies to your diet and the olive oil is heart healthy."Jackie Termont - Richmond,...
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This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.-Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee
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Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip. -Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois
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THIS SIDE DISH is compatible with any meat entree you serve. One of my friends gave me this recipe many years ago. I made a few changes, and it has been a family favorite for a long time. This secret of...
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I love special side dishes like this that are so easy to prepare. It's great served alongside any roasted meat. -Shirley Hammond, New Albany, Indiana
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This swift side dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, corn and mushrooms are seasoned with garden-fresh herbs. Grilled in a foil pan, it's no-fuss cooking and a tasty...
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"This is a family recipe I have used for over 20 years," says Elizabeth Lott of Amarillo, Texas. "Everyone I've ever served it to has raved about it."
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My twins wouldn't eat anything that even resembled a vegetable, but they ate seconds and sometimes thirds of this fabulous spinach. I received the recipe from a friend several years ago, and it's been...
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After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.
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Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. -Kathy Vazquez, Amarillo, Texas
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Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida
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Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs like magic. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
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"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra...
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Aunt Marion, my namesake, is like a grandma to me. She gave me this luscious salad recipe, which goes to all our family reunions, hunt club suppers and snowmobile club picnics...and I go home with no leftovers!...
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These hearty from-scratch baked beans taste like they were simmered over an open fire. Their sweet and zippy flavor is as big as the great outdoors. No matter what kind of meal you're "rustling up", this...
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Grated potatoes and creamy Swiss or Gruyere cheese make this side dish a satisfying alternative to mashed or baked potatoes. Connie Bryan of Linwood, Kansas submitted the recipe.
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Don't let the basic ingredients fool you-this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy flavor and practically melt in your mouth. -Lois McCutchan, Monticello,...
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Mom loves sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost serve as a dessert. It's a yummy treat! -Sandi...
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This side makes a colorful accompaniment to the pork chops or to any Mexican-style meal. I've loved this dish since I was a child.-Sylvia Sonnenburg, Sonnenburg, Oregon
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This recipe came to me from a dear friend. I use these flavorful mushrooms as a side dish or to garnish an entree. They're always a big hit at potlucks. -Sylvia Raynor, Corvalis, Oregon
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Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. -Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia
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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland,...
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This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor. It's a comforting and tasty side dish that's really simple to assemble.
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This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese plus a little zip from hot pepper sauce. It's a popular addition to our church potlucks. -Jeannette...
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This comforting side dish makes a rich and creamy accompaniment to almost any main entree. Kids and adults alike will ask for this dish time and again.-Gail Bigford, Glendale, Arizona
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After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate...
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Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to serve. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois
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I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy the end-of-the-garden harvest. Plus, the ginger adds great flavor and health benefits. -Courtney...
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Buttery garlic and sage sauce adds melt-in-your-mouth flavor to these feather-light but filling and oh-so-easy, homemade potato puffs from our Test Kitchen.
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This quiche-like casserole from Marilyn Paradis of Woodburn, Oregon is a wonderful way to include good-for-you spinach in your menu. Made with eggs and reduced-fat cheese, the easy-to-cut side dish would...
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This potato casserole has the same flavor of the potato skins you can order as a restaurant appetizer. It's an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks. -Charlane Gathy, Lexington, Kentucky
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This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.
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Garlic and other seasonings give great flavor to this colorful medley of vegetables at little cost. The pretty side dish from Sally Domark of Orland Hills, Illinois is tasty and inexpensive, too, at 33...
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When I want a break from butters or jams, I like to whip up this simple spread. All of the variations are wonderful and taste great on toasted breads. -Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas
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This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together quickly, but if you can make it ahead of time, the flavors seem to get better after...
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We all loved my mom's super-rich scalloped potatoes. I tweaked her recipe to keep all the flavor, but cut the fat. The cheese blend is the clincher. It's all about experimenting. -Diane Bramlett, Manteca,...
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A bright, colorful side option, this quick dish makes any entree look good. Make it with fresh veggies in the summer or as is with frozen in the winter months; either way, it's a winner! -Kimberly Stine,...
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Bright carrots and radishes pop in this citrusy salad. My husband likes it with anything from the grill. I like to pile it on tacos. -Christina Baldwin, Covington, Louisiana
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Using fresh spinach instead of frozen really enhances the flavor of this classic recipe from Ann Van Dyk of Wrightstown, Wisconsin. The hint of nutmeg makes this side dish even more appealing.
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"My love for Chinese cooking sparked this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked beans from our garden. It's great with grilled chicken or pork." -Debra Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri
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This recipe has proven to be a great standby for parties, barbecues and potlucks. I especially like it because I can keep all the ingredients on hand for last-minute preparation.
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Strawberries and cucumbers together-I just love this combination! We used to eat a lot of cucumbers growing up in upstate New York. We'd get them, along with strawberries and melons, from fruit and veggie...
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I put together this fast five-ingredient salad after sampling a similar mixture from a salad bar. Bottled Italian dressing gives robust flavor to this simple treatment for canned artichoke hearts. It is...
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This Italian classic is so simple to make, you can now make it any night of the week. -Elisabeth Matelski, Boston, Massachusetts
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Looking for an easy way to dress up veggies in a twinkling? My mother came up with this mouthwatering, family-favorite recipe that we still celebrate at holiday get-together meals. -Mary Graham, Barneveld,...
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This side dish are always popular at my table. The rich sauce coats the carrots nicely and really perks up their flavor.-Eva Bailey, Olive Hill, Kentucky
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Here's a great way to dress up brussels sprouts. Almonds give this rich creamy dish a nutty texture and flavor.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
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