"I wanted to try serving carrots differently and everyone raved over these." You'll love the combination of flavors and colors. Delores Romyn - Stratton, Ontario
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This creamy pasta dish is the result of combining two different recipes. I often turn it into a main dish by serving a green salad on the side.-Suzanne Appleyard, Queensbury, New York
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Since my family loves spinach, I knew this tender potato casserole would be a hit. It accompanies many of our meaty meals.-Nellie Runne, Rockford, Illinois
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This side dish will likely become your family's favorite way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. It's creamy, savory and delicious. -Kevin Lieberman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
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"We love the zing from the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce," writes Mary Hoxworth from Killbuck, Ohio. "I like to use this spicy rice to make stuffed green peppers."
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Korean cucumber kimchi recipe. Learn how to make quick and easy cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi)
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"My family just loves this fresh-tasting red cabbage dish," writes Rosemarie Kondrk of Old Bridge, New Jersey. "It's low in fat, sugar and salt-and quick to prepare."
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When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with sour cream, ranch dressing, melted cheese-or all three. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola,...
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Dinner guests in my home know to expect the unexpected! I love experimenting with unusual combinations of ingredients. This cheesy onion bake adds flair to a meal. -Linda Vail, Ballwin, Missouri
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I love tomatoes, and these are healthy and versatile. You can use them in sandwiches or omelets, or to top broiled chicken. -Julie Gomez, Downey, California
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All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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MY HERITAGE is Russian, and I have always loved cabbage. My husband didn't like it at all - until I prepared it this way. Since we're diet-conscious these days, I scaled down the cheese and use low-fat...
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This recipe makes even canned potatoes taste terrific. The cheesy seasoning creates a puffy golden coating, making these an attractive addition to the table.-Carla Cagle, Marceline, Missouri
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"You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. "It's so easy to dress up zucchini halves with this flavorful mushroom...
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"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.
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When it comes to vegetable dishes, this traditional one is at the top of my list. The wonderful sweet-sour aroma and taste remind me of home. Plus, it looks so pretty on the table. -Karin Cousineau, Burlington,...
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Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.
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I love potatoes but hate all the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. I came up with a simple side dish that was made even easier thanks to my slow cooker. Save the leftover broth for...
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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska
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My mother and I made a few small changes to a recipe we found in a cookbook to create this comforting side dish. We increased the vegetable count and tossed in some seasonings to take the flavor up a notch....
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I received this recipe from a friend who's a wonderful cook. This goes great with any main course, but it's especially good with ham. -Bertha Jensen, Mooresville, Indiana
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Southerners are in love with sweet onions, and the sweetest variety is grown near us - in Vidalia, Georgia. Since Vidalias have become so popular, everyone - including me! - seems to be developing new...
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This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! -Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia
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Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven...
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GRANDMOTHER often prepared her fresh green beans this way, and we much preferred them to plain buttered beans. This recipe goes back to before the 1920s and was a favorite dish of our family when I was...
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"I came up with this recipe when I had some leftover taco seasoning mix. I used it to spice up oven fries...and they were an immediate hit!" writes Linda Tepper of Clifton Park, New York.
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Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but my family gets bored with it. So I developed a tasty variation of my favorite beet salad using asparagus instead. My husband gave this yummy asparagus...
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MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes...
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When I was a culinary student, this creamy dish wowed me, and I don't even like spinach. This side is a keeper! -Chelsea Puchel, Pickens, South Carolina
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My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a dish Mom loved, and today it's my favorite...
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What I love about this recipe is the mix of Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts. This flavorful combo is festive enough for a special occasion yet homey and easy enough for every day. -Gail Prather, Hastings,...
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"This is an easy way to season fresh corn on the cob," promises Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
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I like to serve this side often. It goes wonderfully with many different main dishes including chicken, beef, lamb or pork.-Maryln Rose, Naples, Florida
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My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save...
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In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater,...
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This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when my office had a covered-dish-get-together, I was always asked to bring my tangy coleslaw. My family loves...
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If you're looking for a filling side dish, this recipe fits the bill. It combines nutritious vegetables and hearty noodles in a delectable cream sauce. Whenever I serve this dish, it gets passed around...
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"This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That's what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing." -Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY
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Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce from our garden. Its bright orange color of the shredded carrots looks so pretty on our Thanksgiving...
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In Duluth, Georgia, Anne-Lise Botting whips up a seasoned butter to spice up corn-on-the-cob. "Flavored with garlic and chili powders, the butter is the perfect complement to fresh corn," she says.
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Make any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers...
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This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.
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I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although I'm an attorney in a large city, my parents are ranchers. And, since they once grew rice, that's a staple...
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We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by far one of my favorite parsnip recipes. -Robert Atwood, West Wareham, Massachusetts
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I love making casseroles during the holidays. It made me a fan of Gruyere cheese for au Gratin dishes. -Rosalie Hughes, Boise, Idaho
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