"When I want a super side dish that's real old-fashioned comfort food, I make a batch of this macaroni and cheese," notes field editor Joanie Elbourn of Gardner, Massachusetts.
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Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and has used it frequently ever since. "My husband, Charles, and I are busy on our farm and...
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There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to...
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Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio
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Writes Dorothy Bateman from Carver, Massachusetts. "This creamy potato dish is so delicious. You can prepare it in the morning, than put it in the oven later-just be sure the sauce covers the potatoes...
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After my dad had heart-trouble years ago, my mom adapted an old recipe to come up with this colorful all-in-one dish. It has been a favorite for a long time. Even our kids like it, and they can be quite...
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These glossy carrots, flavored with orange juice, cinnamon and ginger, are pretty enough for a special meal. To save time, you could substitute two 15-ounce cans of carrots for the fresh ones. -Helen Bethel,...
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My husband, a pastor, and our three children enjoy these potatoes so much that I don't wait until the holidays to make them. This casserole often comes out when we invite church members over for a family-style...
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This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware
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Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It's quick, easy and oh,...
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Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped dish that I adapted from a friend's recipe. I added a little of this and that until it tasted the way I wanted. Not only do my...
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If you have picky eaters who worry about texture, roasted okra is marvelous. It's OK to crowd the pan. Okra shrinks as it cooks. -Anna Katsoulis, Greenville, North Carolina
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These rich, cheesy potatoes are perfect for a large family gathering or a potluck supper. -Mrs. Arnold Sonnenberg, Brookville, Ohio
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Several years ago I was looking for a recipe to take advantage of our bumper crop of plums, and came across a recipe similar to this. After tweaking a bit, I have come up with a very versatile version...
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This casserole is one of my favorites. My family often requests it and it is a great way to use up yellow squash!-Mae Kruis, Gallup, New Mexico
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This creamy, sweet snickers salad with crisp apple crunch is a real people-pleaser. It makes a lot, which is good, because it will go fast! -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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It wouldn't be summer if Mom didn't make lots of these creamy cucumbers. Just a few simple ingredients-mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt-dress up slices of this crisp garden vegetable. -Michelle Beran,...
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This fresh and colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois
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When I was growing up on Cyprus, my mother would often make this side dish to have with roast lamb. Although I hated lima beans when I was a kid (who didn't?), I love them now. They always remind me of...
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"I was delighted to discover this rich casserole years ago when we had a large asparagus patch," recalls Nancy Thibodeau of Overgaard, Arizona. "It's so easy that I've fixed it many times since, even for...
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An even tastier way to eat fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic makes this side dish simple irresistible. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its own as a light main course. Raisins offer a slight sweetness, and pecans add a little crunch. --Denith...
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This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it. The next time, I added spinach for the extra health benefits. They still devoured it, so...
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You can't go wrong with creamed veggies in a cheese sauce. What a delight!
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Mom's garden in the '40s provided us with many delicious vegetables, but her sweet peas were the best. She would pick them fresh, shell them and fix the best creamed sweet peas ever on her huge wood stove....
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You can turn plain pasta into a wonderfully delicious side dish with this simple recipe. Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and fresh parsley make noodles extra-special.
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This side goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
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The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to a grilled entree. -Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan
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This is a stuffed potato with a twist. Teenagers like the flavor the green chiles and cheese add.
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"The horseradish marinade sparks the flavor of this simple salad," says field editor Doris Heath of Bryson City, North Carolina. "The beets look particularly pretty on a bed of lettuce."
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This no-fuss dish gets its zippy taste from Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Even those who don't like asparagus will enjoy these buttery spears.
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"This is an old recipe handed down from my mother-in-law and is an especially good accompaniment to roast beef," Nancy Collins relates from Clearfield, Pennsylvania. The corn is moist and creamy with a...
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This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to all ages! -Ann Eastman, Santa Monica, California
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Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Taste it again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll love the fact you can make it in your slow cooker....
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There's lots of garlic flavor in this filling side dish. I like it with grilled chicken but it works wonderfully with nearly any menu.-Brenda Nolen, Folsom, Louisiana
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This easy casserole is incredibly tasty. My family asks for it with steak or chicken.-Bobbie McMahan, Anderson, South Carolina
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Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays nice and firm, it travels well and is ideal for taking to covered-dish suppers...
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This rich and flavorful ratatouille is the perfect salute to the harvest. Hearty and full of veggies, it fills the kitchen with the comforting aroma of thyme, onions and garlic. -Diane Trester, Sheboygan,...
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Potatoes require a little extra time on the grill, so remember to give these pouches first dibs on the flames. -Anna Bjornn, Rexburg, Idaho
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I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks...
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It's downright fun to make and serve this potato recipe. The fresh herbs, butter and cheeses are just what a good potato needs. -Susan Curry, West Hills, California
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I've been relying on this recipe for more than 30 years. That's a true testament to how delicious it is!
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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled...
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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily...
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My friend gave me this recipe. Tender mushrooms in creamy sauce! Serve over warm biscuits, rice or pasta.
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I used this recipe as an occasion to get my kids involved in cooking. They had fun snapping ends off the beans and they delighted in whisking together the dressing ingredients. In addition I was surprised...
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There were no refrigerators or freezers when I grew up, so we were eager to taste those first fresh vegetables from the garden-especially when served with our favorite Sunday dinner. Among the pork chops,...
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"This is one of my favorite ways to fix potatoes," Lois reports. Slices are coated with a cheesy sauce and topped with golden crumbs. "We often serve it with baked ham on New Year's Day," she notes.
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