I first served this at an Easter dinner. Delicious! My guests suggested I use even more shallots. It's so easy, nutritious and always a hit! -Rosemary Schirm, Avondale, Pennsylvania
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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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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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Be sure to leave room on the plate for light and creamy casserole. It's dressed up with green onions and melted cheddar cheese and gets its rich texture from the addition of reduced-fat sour cream. Donna...
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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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Pears add a sweet flavor boost to mashed sweet potatoes.
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My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced potatoes get nice and crispy and give our meals a likable lift. -Mary Lou Kelly, Scottdale,...
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This is a slightly sweet noodle pudding. It can be served as a side dish, at brunch, or after a fast such as Yom Kippur.
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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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My son-in-law gave me the recipe for this hash brown casserole, which my kids say is addictive. It's an amazing make-ahead dish.-Amy Oswalt, Burr, Nebraska
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We have end-of-season picnics for my son's flag football team. This makes enough to serve plenty of hungry boys and their families. - Dolores Deifel, Mundelein, Illinois
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I couldn't "sell" cauliflower to my daughters until I came up with this saucy casserole. Then they requested it. It appeals to kids' tastes, even with vegetables they don't usually eat.-Barbara Jaggers,...
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This deep tomato-red sauce is sure to be a family favorite it you're looking for a low-carb, meatless pasta topping, relates Antoinette Ronzio of North Providence, Rhode Island. Made with roasted red peppers...
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Add a taste of the Orient to your menu with Joy Beck's snappy side dish. She accents the veggies with the vibrant flavor of ginger, making it a favorite in her Cincinnati, Ohio home.
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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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Fifteen minutes, thyme and lemon are really all you need for this delicious side that really comes together in, you guessed it, a snap. Marguerite Shaeffer - Sewell, New Jersey
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Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans.
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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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This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki chicken, or steak. Enjoy!
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This buttery medley of oven-baked vegetables is ideal with fish or most any meat. Zucchini and orange pepper make it colorful, but feel free to substitute yellow summer squash or red or green pepper.
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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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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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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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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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"I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine that required a lot of work," says Jackie Matthews from Yucca Valley, California. "This is much quicker and easier to prepare and tastes great!"
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This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used it since. Don't wait until Thanksgiving to try it.
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I wanted a different side dish one night, so I dressed up my usual scalloped potatoes with bacon, green onion and extra cheese. Microwaving speeds things up, but you can save even more time by preparing...
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This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can be made often to complement any meal. The touch of pineapple juice adds a nice flavor.
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This side dish is ideal when you'd like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner. Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar....
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Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. -Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire
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Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It's also nice on green beans or carrots. -Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota
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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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This recipe is a perfect make ahead mix which can be stored for later. Giving them for gifts is also very easy; just put in a pretty container with addition instructions.-Pueblo County Extension Office,...
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Delicately seasoned with lemon and dill, these tender green beans from Kara Lee Helminak of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin taste fresh and inviting. They're a great accompaniment to almost any entree.
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As a widow, I cook for myself much of the time and have learned to scale down recipes that I often served when our four kids were still at home. This recipe makes just the right amount.
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This is one of my favorite low-fat dishes-it's delicious! Rosemary, garlic, almonds and sunflower kernels flavor the broccoli and rice. Sometimes I add cooked cubed chicken for a complete meal. -Mari Condit...
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This colorful cheese-topped dish gets its great flavor from green chilies and a variety of seasonings. "It's sure to add pizzazz to most any meal," assures Martha Holland of Reno, Nevada.
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This unbelievable Asian side dish will impress even confirmed broccoli haters! Twinkle30 - Tasteofhome.com Community
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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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"My grandfather was born in Armenia in the mid-1800's" Susan Lederer relates from her home in Fallon, Nevada. "This pilaf recipe is adapted from one he brought to this country. At our house, it's a standard...
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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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I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot of risotto. My Ninja Foodi gave me the opportunity to marry my love of Mexican and creamy risotto, no muss no fuss....
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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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Since I'm not a fan of lima beans, I use edamame (green soybeans) in this colorful corn succotash instead. The Asian-inspired dressing alone is addictive. -Dierdre Callaway, Parkville, Missouri
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You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. -Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts
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