Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on fish tacos and po'boys. -Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
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"THESE POTATOES are delicious, and they live up to their crunchy name! I make them often since they're easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. This dish is always 'pretty as a picture' when it comes...
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"More, please" is what you'll hear when you serve these light and creamy potatoes. Seasoned with just a hint of garlic, they go well with all kinds of meat. And any mom appreciates the fact that she can...
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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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Corn has been a staple for generations in my family. This comforting dish from my grandma was a part of our meals for years and shared at gatherings. I hope to one day pass this recipe onto my granddaughter.-P...
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My sister hates mashed potatoes, but for whatever reason likes my potatoes. She one night requested cheesey mashed potatoes, and this recipe was born out of what I had on hand, parmesan and romano! I added...
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To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. -Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas
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A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon, the dressing is our family's favorite....
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This super fast vegetarian dish is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it's easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. -Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
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"Every Fourth of July, we invite friends to our houseboat for a cookout," writes Cindy Williams of Fort Myers, Florida. "We always have corn on the cob prepared this way, and everyone loves it. The onions...
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Being from the South, I've always enjoyed sweet potatoes as standard fare. I'm always looking for new ways to prepare sweet potatoes, and this recipe is my favorite. The topping provides a crunchy delightful...
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This family-favorite side dish is quick to fix and full of flavor. Because it simmers in a slow cooker, it frees up my oven for other things. That's a tremendous help when I'm prepping a big meal at home....
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I had a house full of relatives and was short on cooking space. I used the basic idea of the traditional sweet potato casserole and adapted it for the slow cooker. It's been a huge hit ever since! -Joanna...
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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results...
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We love corn and are always looking for new ways to enjoy it. This tastes great right off the grill but leftovers are delicious in salads and tacos. I like to let the corn cool, cut it off the cob, then...
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I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
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In Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim Hadley makes mashed potatoes with a twist--he adds broccoli to the mix! "I get rave reviews whenever I serve this low-fat dish," he writes.
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Mild-tasting turnips and carrots are wonderfully enhanced by ginger, onion and a mouthwatering creamy cheese sauce in this super side dish. The serving bowl is always empty at the end of the meal.-Sandra...
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"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.
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Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario serves this great combination as an easy and colorful salad. "I make this no-fuss dish at least once a month," she writes. "It's a great way to use up fresh summer tomatoes and...
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This casserole is quick and simple. It tastes great with tortilla chips.-Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas
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This soothing side dish is so much nicer than plain beans and potatoes. Mother relied on hearty downhome recipes such as this one. Now I also cook it for my family. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
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This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and salty treat that can be served as a side dish or...
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This lightly dressed salad is packed with superfoods! When I have time, I make my vinaigrette from scratch. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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These big, golden cornmeal dumplings are delicious with stew or any type of dish with gravy.-Grace Yaskovic, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
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"My husband and I eat this quick veggie side dish at least once a week. We enjoy it with just about any main course," reports Ally Fitzgerald of Alpharetta, Georgia. "It's a light easy way to get extra...
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Cinnamon adds warmth to quick and delicious Israeli couscous. Makes a nice Thanksgiving side dish and goes great with a caramel Porter or other seasonal dark beer.
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I was introduced to basil when I married into an Italian family. I loved the aromatic fragrance and flavor of the herb. I think it adds a unique flavor to this tasty slaw that's a cool side to grilled...
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In our house, we prefer our beautiful red beets served simply-with a touch of butter and a hint of orange from a marmalade glaze. -Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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With lots of cheese, this broccoli and mushroom casserole never lasts long on the dinner table. You can serve this alongside many entrees.
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Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. You'll never want black-eyed peas from a can again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken...or make it your main course and...
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Country roads and railroads tracks near my home are favorite places to hunt for wild asparagus- one of the true treats of spring. Both of my sons can eye wild asparagus from afar!
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This scaled-down green bean casserole recipe takes a spin on the classic side dish. You can replace the green beans with any other frozen veggies. I like a mixture of carrots, broccoli and cauliflower....
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Make these small for the perfect bite-size appetizer. Pile them on a cake platter, and watch them all disappear. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
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For a pretty side dish, try this lovely combination of fresh vegetables from Page Alexander of Baldwin City, Kansas. Tossed with a buttery sauce seasoned with lemon and dill, the delicious and nutritious...
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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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Wonderful color and flavor make fresh carrots a standout side dish. Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
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I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes-they're great pickled, too. Every Thanksgiving, I make this glazed onion dish. It can easily be made ahead and reheated. -Ann Sheehy,...
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You can make the lightly flavored dill sauce for this quick, dressed-up side while the frozen beans are cooking. It's different and delicious with a variety of entrees. -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba.
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This recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving get-together. The cranberries really make it different from other stuffing. You will be asked for the recipe from all of your guests!-Judy Toth, Hyde Park,...
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My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in the kitchen. I put this quinoa salad together as a side we could all share. We love it for...
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Need a simple sidekick to serve with steaks or chops? Try these grilled potatoes, which are bursting with fresh flavor. I make this recipe for picnics and potlucks. The potatoes turn out tender and well-seasoned....
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I really don't know how long I've had this recipe, but it is a great favorite in our family. I've shared it with many friends, too.-Lucy Parks, Birmingham, Alabama
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My grandmother made this when she cooked for our farmhands years ago. I've cut her recipe down to serve fewer people. I like to make this side dish when my garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and...
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This crawfish cream sauce is a wonderful topping to many dishes that grace your dinner table.
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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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Serve this refreshingly sweet side dish to your guests in separate cups you craft...from oranges! All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato...
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Add your favorite cheese to homemade or prepared mashed potatoes. Prepared mashed potatoes can be found in the refrigerated meat section of your local grocery store.
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"When we were growing up, my mother often fixed these potatoes when we grilled outdoors," recalls Janet Gioia of Broadalbin, New York. The tasty treatment requires just a few ingredients.
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