I reworked an old recipe to blend mint (traditionally a complement to lamb) with buttery-sweet carrots. This quick way of dressing up carrots makes a colorful accompaniment for other meats as well.
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These savory potatoes are perfect for cooks who want to experiment with a few new spices and flavors. -Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii
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"My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon," notes Maxine Driver of Littleton, Colorado. "We enjoyed it so much that now I often make it for...
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The cheese and corn add a boost of flavor to mashed potatoes. For more convenience, purchase refrigerated mashed potatoes. Heat according to package directions; then add corn and cheese.
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Traditional gremolata, an herb condiment, is made with parsley, lemon peel and garlic. In this recipe, Parmesan and walnuts add richness and crunch that enhance the potatoes and parsnips.-Fran Fehling,...
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Looking for a way to dress up fresh green beans in a flash? Try the tasty medley of flavors in this easy recipe. If you don't have sherry vinegar for the tangy sauce, try using cider or wine vinegar instead....
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When my husband and I were married 12 years ago, my mother gave me a cookbook she created of my favorite recipes. This creamy dish was among them. Now it's popular with my family. I often take it to carry-in...
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Lots of asparagus is grown not too far from our h me. Each spring, when it's being harvested, I'll make several trips to the fields. I put about 40 lbs. in the freezer...with what's left, we gorge ourselves...
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Cottage cheese and sour cream give a delicious creamy coating to the tender cubes of potatoes in this side dish. i usually double the recipe when serving it to guests. They never realize it's light. -Joy...
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Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans.
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I love to make these mushrooms for big family gatherings-everyone wants to know what the secret ingredients are! They're a star as a side dish, and leftovers go well with steaks or a roast. -Becky Schmitz,...
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This savory side dish sent in by Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California has a light lemon flavor. Baked with feta and spinach, it's a lovely accompaniment to most main courses...and pairs perfectly with...
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Flavored with garlic salt and chives, these potatoes are rich, creamy and oh, so yummy. A sprinkling of paprika gives this dish a festive look. We prefer these to plain mash potatoes.-Cyneli Fynaardt,...
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Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used as a dessert," says Dawn Harvey of Danville, Pennsylvania. "It's very pretty with red...
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Mother always served these creamy, satisfying baked hash browns to company, and now I do, too. They taste especially good with steak or roast beef. -Julie Driskel, Magnolia, Arkansas
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This easy potato dish is a comfort-food classic. It's popular at gatherings. —Greg Christiansen, Parker, Kansas
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You'll go nuts for this wild side dish and its hearty crunch. Served warm, this rice packs a zesty bite. Heather Webb, Channelview, Texas
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Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's busy or running errands.
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These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to relish! The colorful blend of yellow squash, sweet red pepper and chopped onion...
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"This is a great side dish to serve at a bridge luncheon with a chicken dish or salad," writes Jo Durlam of Ames, Iowa. "It gives some color to the dish and it is very tasty."
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My recipe uses a product native to the north-central United States, wild rice. Wild rice is not a rice at all, but rather a grass seed. It was a staple in the diet of the early American Indians and remains...
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They'll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe, full of campfire flavor. A variation on colorful calico beans, it makes a great side dish with all your cookout favorites. -Lynne German, Cumming,...
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During a long Midwest winter, I crave greens and tomatoes from the garden. These leaf lettuces and grape tomatoes have a fantastic out-of-the-garden taste. Thank goodness we can get them year-round. -Jasmine...
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This salad is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods! It gets even better after it sits for a while in the fridge, so I make it ahead. I use my homemade honey mustard dressing, but any type...
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MY MOTHER served noodles with cottage cheese as a main dish on many a meatless Friday. I altered the recipe a little as a side dish, but it still makes a good main dish. I especially like to serve it with...
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For me, tailgating is about camaraderie and preparing food that's good to grill. One of my favorites is sweet potato wedges. Yum! -Raquel Perazzo, West New York, New Jersey
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This regional favorite has broad appeal because it is hearty and tasty but no too hot. It's a good way to add variety to the menu.-Shirley Johnson, Kenner, Louisiana
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Who doesn't love something fried? That's how I first got turned on to yuca, now I cook it regularly. It's a starchy tuber, similar textured to that of a potato and is served with a lovely garlicky, orange...
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I've used these rich potatoes as both an appetizer and a side dish. Guests seem to enjoy the distinctive taste of Monterey Jack cheese and basil. These satisfying mouthfuls are perfect for a late-afternoon...
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Shallots, basil and broth rev up the taste of this nutritious vegetable medley. The bright color and fresh flavors will dress up your plate! -Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio.
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This recipe is so good with turkey! I also halve the recipe and use it when I bake a chicken. -Lorie Verkuyl, Ridgecrest, California
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BECAUSE it is so versatile, this colorful side dish is one of my standbys. You can serve it with most any entree, and with the "magic" of instant rice, it's ready in a short time. The vegetables add a...
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Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a delicious end to a busy day. -David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite wins over taste buds.-Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi
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"This hearty recipe is a favorite of my fly-fishing buddies when we take our annual trip to British Columbia," Paul Humphrey relates from Allyn, Washington. "The pine nuts are a delicious surprise."
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We love corn and are always looking for new ways to enjoy it. This tastes great right off the grill but leftovers are delicious in salads and tacos. I like to let the corn cool, cut it off the cob, then...
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Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You'll find it near the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean foods.
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"Simmered in tomato sauce, these fluffy dumplings with cheddar cheese in the dough make a satisfying side dish as well as a delicious, economical main dish," suggests Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada
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This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started as a way to stretch the food we had for our large family. -Margaret E. Kendall, McConnelsville,...
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This savory side dish goes well with a variety of entrees. The crisp-tender beans are accented with chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic and allspice. -Clara Coulston of Washington Court House, Ohio
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Don't shy away from trying this deliciously different dish featuring brussels sprouts and apples. Even folks who aren't fond of brussels sprouts won't be able to resist it!
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From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds of cheese.
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This an old family recipe that everyone still looks forward to. The satisfying combination of brown rice, pearl barley and bulgur makes this tasty side dish special enough for company. -Mary Knudson of...
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Our family has always loved red cabbage. Not only is it a perfect accompaniment to a favorite roast, it is so colorful on the plate. An added plus for the cook...it tastes even better the next day!
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After I picked my first green beans one year, I wanted to make a savory dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it, so the next day I picked more...
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These golden, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes go perfectly with roast beef. They make a homey side dish that's also convenient because they can share the oven with the baked apple slices Mom serves for dessert....
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You can use this recipe to make cornbread dressing or stuffing.
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I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this grilled salad that comes with its own fireworks. -Ashley Armstrong, Kingsland, Georgia
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"This pasta dish is simple to prepare and never fails to please," reports Andrea Jones of McKinney, Texas. "I double and sometimes triple the recipe when hosting a get-together. You can serve it hot as...
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