Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds add a fun crunch. -Debi George, Mansfield, Texas
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Salsa gives a bit of zip to the brown rice and bean filling in the meatless tortilla wraps Lisa Sullivan shares from St. Marys, Ohio.
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"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "Now I make it often since it's a favorite of our kids. It's...
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This sweet potato pone is not just an eagerly anticipated side dish for Thanksgiving dinner—I make it to dress up ordinary meals, too. It's so delicious, you can almost serve it as a dessert! -Kristine...
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Some people like squash, some people like potatoes. Mash the two together and you've got true love. This is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.-Jasmine Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois
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Even people who claim not to like sauerkraut will enjoy this tangy side dish from Betsy Esley of Three Mile Bay in New York. She uses handy convenience products to make it as quick and easy as it is delicious....
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In our new cookbook "The Kitchen Decoded," we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa for a slightly earthier flavor. -Logan Levant, Los Angeles, California
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"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. "A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too."
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These light crispy onion rings are sliced thin and spiced just right with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder and cumin. My family likes them alongside grilled burgers. They're even good as leftovers....
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Orange juice adds a tantalizing twist to mashed sweet potatoes. The color and flavor are incredible! -Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California
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This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when they're dressed up in a creamy suace and topped with golden french-fried...
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My family was tired of my traditional scalloped potatoes. So when I came across this recipe featuring a pesto and sun-dried tomato sauce, I knew I had to try it. I'm so glad I did, and so is my family!...
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Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving menu idea. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Rich and satisfying, this easy side from Cathlene Willis of Rigby, Idaho is sheer comfort. "On occasion, I top it with canned onions or crumbled potato chips before baking," she notes.
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The convenience of frozen vegetables takes the worry out of cooking dinner. Best of all, you still get that fresh flavor of summer. Simply take a bagged veggie blend, add some quick pantry staples, and...
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Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main dish. -Megan Taylor
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This has such a delicious, tangy flavor, and it's so easy to prepare. It's a family favorite, but also nice as company fare. I have, on occasion, used fat free dressing with success.-Joan Hallford of North...
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This is an easy and rewarding recipe for a spicy and flavorful Indian dish of lentil stew! Serve on its own or with basmati rice.
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In Lynden, Washington, Perlene Hoekema whips up mashed potatoes with carrots and sour cream for a pleasing side dish.
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"I came up with this recipe one evening when I didn't have enough time to make pasta primavera," recalls Caroline Sperry in Shelby Township, Michigan. "It's a hearty veggie dish...and so savory and fun...
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Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, "I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it's vegetarian and lower in fat. While you're preparing the rest of your meal, it simmers on the...
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Even people who normally don't care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
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"MY MOTHER was from North Carolina, and she preferred green pole beans to green snap beans. I've found that either is delicious in this recipe, as long as long as the beans are fresh. Mother also brought...
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We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe, I started mixing up different dressings until I hit on this one. Now I make this refreshing delightful...
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"My mother-in-law served these buttery potatoes at brunch a while ago, and I wouldn't leave until I had the recipe," notes Holly VeDepo of West Liberty, Iowa. Chopped red pepper provides this stovetop...
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These air-fryer stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite dishes to serve guests. I know they'll love them! —Lorraine Darocha, Mountain City, Tennessee
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I am always looking for ways to use our abundant sweet potatoes. This casserole recipe is my own creation that I have made many times. I take it to family potlucks; it never fails to bring compliments!...
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Dried apples, cranberries and savory nicely complement the wild rice and leek in this delicious recipe from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa.
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I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is an easy and delicious twist on the usual potato dish. -Summer Feaker, Ankeny, Iowa
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This vegetable medley has become a family dinner tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though our three children are now married, when we get together for the holidays, this dish is always on...
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Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use of it one year after my husband harvested a very large crop. Just defrost...and enjoy...
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If you're looking for an easy way to dress up ordinary peas and carrots, reach for this simple recipe. Fresh mint adds a refreshing subtle flavor that'll keep folks coming back for more.-Margie Snodgrass,...
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This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she served this colorful crunchy salad. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since...
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Even people who don't like zucchini can't seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it to our family gatherings and potlucks because it goes well with any entree. -Cathy Johnston,...
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For an eye-appealing twist on traditional mashed potatoes, serve this tempting side alongside ham, chicken or your favorite meat loaf.
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This delicious dish is filled with eye-appealing colors and taste that makes even a large batch disappear fast. It's easy to assemble and pop in the oven.-Rita Wilken, Bloomfield, Nebraska
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We enjoy asparagus fresh from our garden every spring. This is one of my favorite ways to serve it. It's great for those watching their fat intake and so fast to fix. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House,...
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These well-seasoned baked potatoes are a fun alternative to plain baked potatoes. It's easy to help yourself to just the amount you want, too, since the potato halves are scored into sections. - Barbara...
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Here's a wonderful vegetable dish that's a little different. Try it and see if your family likes it as much as mine does.
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Sweet potato marshmallow casserole is old-school. My sweet potatoes with a streusel topping is a blockbuster. Everyone who tries it gives it two thumbs up. -Diana Malach, Vancouver, Washington
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There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama adds a surprising crunch. -Jeanette Marks, Ashland, Kentucky
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My husband grew up with this dish, but his mother never wrote down the recipe. So when we got married, I had to create my own. Luckily, my husband deemed my version a success!
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These chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own. But if you like, take them over the top by adding your choice of cheese, bacon and/orsour cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Green onions and parsley give this rice its name, but the appealing flavor is what makes it memorable.-Karin Bailey, Golden, Colorado
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Baking root vegetables in the oven instead of steaming them in the microwave makes them especially tender. Plus, they give my house a wonderful aroma.-Rebecca Dornfeld, Grass Lake, Michigan
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Here's a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. "My family thoroughly enjoys them," she pens from...
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For a buttery dish with wonderful texture and flavor, we make the comfort food known as "colcannon," an Irish version of mashed potatoes with cabbage. -Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma
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Broccoli is my favorite vegetable, but when I came across this roasted broccolini recipe, I wanted to try it out. This dish is really tasty and I think other kids will love it, too. -Katie Helliwell, Hinsdale,...
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Here's a simple-to-fix side that is perfect for a festive dinner. It looks beautiful with any entree. Roasting brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
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I picked up this dish a couple of years ago, and really like the mint and fruit combo. Cilantro is one of my summer favorites so sometimes I use it instead. Turns out, this recipe's really two in one!...
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