With six kids at home, I try to grow as much of our own food as possible, and our big potato patch means easy and affordable meals for much of the year. For this fresh and tasty side dish, I season red...
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A few simple touches and a blast of heat enhance the natural sweetness of fresh veggies. -Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
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"Guests always ask for the recipe whenever I serve these vegetables," confesses Erika Anderson of Wausau, Wisconsin. "And because this dish is so easy to prepare, I have plenty of time to finish up the...
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I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy and full of fruit, this salad could double as a healthy dessert. You can also tuck it into...
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Marie Siciliano of Westerly, Rhode Island needs just four items to toss together this crunchy coleslaw that gets a sweet twist from dried cranberries. The shredded broccoli mixture is lightly coated with...
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My grandmother used this recipe to get us little vegetable haters to eat our beets! Her special dish made beets taste nearly as good as candy. With the tart-sweet scent of Glazed Beets in the air, it never...
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Our family rarely have her steak without these easy-to-fix potatoes. They're creamy and full of bacon, cheese and onion flavor. -Heather Ahrens Columbus, Ohio
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"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra...
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This is a great-tasting salad that can be made for most any occasion. It looks so pretty for a buffet or on the dinner table. My family loves it.
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This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that we love to eat with beef and mashed potatoes. -Kim Reichert, St. Paul, Minnesota
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Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck dinners.
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Everybody just loves these potatoes, and they're so quick and easy to prepare. I often put this in the oven while I'm preparing the main dish.
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Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often eaten alongside smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. -Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida
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This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in stores. -Sarah Eiden, Enid, Oklahoma
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Creamed Chipped Beef is also sometimes known as SOS by our military folks. It's a quick and easy addition to breakfast or any time of the day.
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Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to serve. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois
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Tzimmes is a sweet Jewish dish consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, and it may or may not include meat. Traditionally (as it is here), it's tossed with honey and cinnamon and cooked slowly...
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These rosemary sweet potatoes are simply one of the best recipes we've ever made. Roasting them brings out all of the wonderful sweetness! -Kristin Stone, Little Elm, Texas
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This tasty corn bake casserole gets plenty of flavor from sweet onions, cream-style corn and cheddar cheese plus a little zip from hot pepper sauce. It's a popular addition to our church potlucks. -Jeannette...
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A handful of ingredients is all you need to create a truly elegant and robustly flavored dish that can act as a side or lovely topping for succulent steak. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This is simple, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. The lemon juice gives it a tangy zip.
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It wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this satisfying stuffing made from potatoes. My mother-in-law shared the recipe years ago, and I've since passed it on to our grown children.
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I love special side dishes like this that are so easy to prepare. It's great served alongside any roasted meat. -Shirley Hammond, New Albany, Indiana
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My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and over the years I have tweaked it to our tastes. It's so nice to come home from work to a hot, tasty potato dish that's ready to serve! You can use any cheese...
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This potato dish is considered a special treat even by my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It came to me from a dear friend who was raised on a farm in Kansas, and it's one of my personal favorites....
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Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even kids to eat their nutritious sweet potatoes. This is a terrific Thanksgiving side dish....
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Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive gelatin layers. It makes you want to salute before spooning some up!...
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As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test...
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I sampled this recipe at a 25th anniversary party and was told it was a family favorite, courtesy of a Polish grandmother. I shared the recipe with my sister-in-law's family and she told me her five-year-old...
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When I'm in a hurry to prepare potatoes, I resort to this recipe for skillet potatoes that I created myself. The mix of seasonings is just right and makes a delicious, attractive side dish. It's been a...
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Squash gets pleasantly sweet and spicy flavors from maple syrup and cinnamon in this recipe. -Betty Kay Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
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My husband was pleasantly surprised when he tried my new twist on beets. The orange and ginger are a surprising compliment, making this particular vegetable a wonderful addition to any holiday table. -Marion...
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For special meals, here's a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
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My husband grows herbs, and we use whatever's in season. Our favorite blend is oregano, rosemary and basil, but we suggest trying parsley, dill and mint, too. - Jennifer Larison, Tucson, Arizona
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"This is my family's favorite side dish any tome of year. It's especially good when fresh produce is in season," says Marcia Nelson from Ponca City, Oklahoma. Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness to the...
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I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas
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"NEBRASKA, where I grew up, is a farming state, and we always had lots of vegetables at our table. This recipe has got to be one of the easiest and best-tasting ways to serve cauliflower. I have to admit...
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Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip. -Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois
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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey
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I love to try different foods, and I especially like to see the reaction of my family when I put new dishes on the dinner table. This was a success. I've since served it at many potlucks and have been...
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"I make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my family something nutritious and yummy!" relates Janesville, Wisconsin contributor, Sandra Castillo.
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Spirits are light at holiday time around Debra Stoner's home--and so are many of the meas she serves. "I make this dessert every year at Christmas," she informs from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. "It's one of...
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My great-aunt made an incredible sweet potato casserole for our holiday dinners. I've lightened it up a bit, but we love it just the same. -Beth Britton, Fairlawn, Ohio
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Earthy grilled mushrooms taste like flame-kissed goodness. The balsamic vinegar adds just enough tanginess to the savory side. -Melissa Hoddinott, Sherwood Park, Alberta
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