Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of vegetables out of the garden.
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I usually serve this as a side dish with poultry or pork. As the wonderful aroma wafts through the house, I'm always asked, "Is dinner ready yet?" So don't be surprised if your gang comes to the table...
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Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. -Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota
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When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe-what a fast and fun way to serve potatoes! It's always good to find a recipe that can sneak in a few extra veggies;...
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Ready for a big bite of summertime? Pass around this garden-fresh pasta salad. I'd suggest serving it at your next dinner party, potluck or luncheon. -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
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Our Test Kitchen assembled this easy dish with leftover rice. The spinach, red peppers, cheese and pine nuts make it a vibrant accompaniment to any meal.
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I'm all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I've developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
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After enjoying this creamy, snazzed-up potato casserole at a wedding dinner, my daughters and I asked the caterer to share the recipe. Because it can be made ahead, it's a great recipe for busy cooks....
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I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is excellent with turkey. Even the children loved it! Serve the beet blend alone...
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Now that I'm retired. I have more time for cooking delightful dishes like this country-style casserole. It always disappears whenever I take it to a potluck.
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"This tasty broccoli dish has become a favorite at our house," Janice Cawman says from Yakima, Washington. "It's quick, easy and adds a colorful presentation to any menu."
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Apple and sausage keep every bite of this stuffing moist and delicious, while toasted pecans add a bit of crunch. Fresh herbs are a nice touch, too.
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This is a recipe my mother served to family and friends-it has a very nice blend of sweet and sour flavors. I often take this dish to picnics and church dinners as it can be served warm or cold...delicious...
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Carrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, this was a favorite my mother always used to serve at holiday time. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
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This simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as it sits. -Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota
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Although this is a wonderful way to use leftover carrots and cranberry sauce, I often find myself making it specifically for Thanksgiving dinner. -Mary Ann Gilbert, Cincinnati, Ohio
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These simple but tasty potatoes are on the menu at my SideTrack Cafe in Metamora, Indiana. I've collected recipes for years, and this is a favorite.-Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
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My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds make this one of my favorite recipes. -Helen Musenbrock, O'Fallon, Missouri
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For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's a flexible dish, limited only by what's in the fridge and your imagination. -Becky Matheny, Strasburg,...
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This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy Fleetwood, Beulah, Michigan
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Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky shared a presentation for fresh green beans that is so pretty, it could serve as the centerpiece for your dinner table! Bundled in yellow squash rings, the beans are...
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I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday party. I dressed up canned beans with maple syrup and a few other ingredients to produce this sweet,...
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My husband came up with this recipe, and it is so delicious. The sweet onions, rich cream cheese and mashed potatoes make an irresistible trio. -Kristy McClellan, Phoenix, Arizona
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This speedy cabbage dish picks up nice flavor from the onion and soy sauce.
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"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy McDonald of Burns, Wyoming. "It tastes delicious and goes very well with turkey and chicken....
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I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year. There are never any leftovers to bring home. -Dara Luburgh, Sparta, New Jersey
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Looking for dishes that are both healthy and yummy, Judy Manbeck latched on to lentils, "I'm trying to incorporate more legumes and whole grains into our diet, so this blend of lentils and rice is perfect,"...
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Cream cheese and soy sauce blend with peanut butter to give stuffed celery a rich, unique flavor. Kids will want to help squeeze it into the celery sticks before they start crunching away. -Opal Schmidt,...
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"I originally served this zippy filling on open-faced French rolls," writes Socorro Kimble of Bakersfield, California. "One day I added some of the leftover mixture to my baked potato at dinner. What a...
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In no time at all, Lapeer, Michigan's Heidi Wilcox stir-fries everyday green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices for this well-seasoned side dish.
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This is one of my favorite light suppers...an easy spur-of-the-moment meal that satisfies even the heartiest appetites.
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You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw. We've shared this old family favorite with many friends over the years.
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Hearty helpings of these cheesy spuds will please hungry folks in a hurry. The rich, creamy sauce makes this recipe of my mother's the one folks request most. The potatoes are just as delicious the next...
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From Dansville, Illinois, Lori Piatt shares the secret behind her savory spuds. "I dress up instant potato flakes with cream cheese, French onion dip and garlic salt," she explains. "I'm always elected...
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I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme give these golden potatoes fabulous flavor.-Sally Sue Campbell, Greenville, Tennessee
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I relied on this slow-cooker recipe at Thanksgiving when there was no room in my oven to bake stuffing. The results were fantastic. Even family members who don't usually eat stuffing had some. -Mary Kendall,...
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This has been my family's favorite vegetable casserole for 20 years now! The kids requested it again and again for Thanksgiving dinner. -Barbara Preneta, Unionville, Connecticut
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This is a dish that I enjoyed as a child and still remember with pleasure. Mom's homemade bread made the perfect complement to this meal.
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Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long, it's quickly become a favorite. A good friend shared it with me, and every time...
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Biscuit mix is the secret to the no-fuss crust in the tasty broccoli dish shared by Judy Siegrist of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "There's no need to roll out a crust-it makes its own as it bakes," she says....
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"Fresh rosemary is the key to these savory and colorful potatoes. You can substitute carrots for the sweet potatoes with equally tasty and beautiful results." Shannon Koene - Blacksburg, Virginia
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The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California
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Want a change of pace from ketchup? Try fry sauce! You'll often find this spiced-up blend of ketchup and mayo in Utah and Idaho. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I love kale; my husband hates it. But when I swapped it into a favorite penne-with-spinach recipe, it was so delicious, he asked for seconds! -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas
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"This favorite root vegetables recipe originated with my mother, who loved parsnips," recalls Doreen Saunders of Kingston, Ontario. "I've continued the tradition of serving it for special occasions or...
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Looking for something a little different to dress up pasta? This creamy side dish is a favorite with family and friends at Karen Hoyle's Excelsior, Minnesota home. "My teenage sons love it so much, they'll...
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"It's simple to jazz up a box of scalloped potatoes and pop them in the oven while the kids are doing their homework," says Jennifer Skipper of Great Lakes, Illinois. "This meal disappears in a hurry whenever...
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