This colorful casserole is a standout from my mother's collection of family recipes. Excellent texture and taste guarantee it won't play second fiddle to either the turkey or the pumpkin pie! -Charlene...
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The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta dish will have people convinced it's not low-fat, but it is! Garlicky and fresh-flavored, this will be a hit. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
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I'm a teacher, and this is one of my go-to recipes for faculty potlucks. It's perfect for holidays, too, when you're looking for an easy, comforting dish that has just a little bit of bite. -Shelby Winters,...
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Jennifer Yoder writes from Amberg, Wisconsin, "I love fresh vegetables, especially zucchini, and my mother-in-law's recipe for Zucchini Mozzarella Medley is one of my favorite ways to fix it."
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This delicious medley is my favorite way to serve zucchini and squash. The bacon and onion add just the right amount of flavor and crunch. -Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri
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Arroz con Gandules -- also known as Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas -- is Puerto Rico's national dish for a reason! It's a flavorful Puerto Rican rice dish made with gandules (pigeon peas),...
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My husband and I have five grown children and 13 grandchildren. This is the only kind of cooked turnips our kids will eat.
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This refreshing salad has two layers - a pretty pink bottom that includes sour cream, and a ruby red top with strawberries and pineapple. For years, Mom has included this salad in meals she prepares for...
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Tired of the same old marshmallows on your sweet potatoes? Set this rich, tasty side dish beside the turkey this year and introduce your family to a new favorite. -Amanda Dalvine, Orange Park, Florida
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This salad goes over really well with all ages, and it's a good way to get kids to eat summer squash. -Opal Shipman Levelland, Texas
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The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.
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"Sugar snap peas are a delicious vegetable that often gets overlooked," notes Mitzi Sentiff in Annapolis, Maryland. "We love the flavor of this crunchy side dish and its splash of lemon with broiled fish,...
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When zucchini in your garden ripens all at once, try my sauté method and sprinkle with cheese and toppings. We sometimes add other quick-cooking veggies. -Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire
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Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama
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This sweet, tangy side dish reminds me of the many zesty dishes I enjoyed while growing up in the South. Everyone loves the different blend of beans.-Bob & Georgia Crabb, Scio, Oregon
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To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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Parmesan Buttered Rice is recommended by Rose Marie Dama of Waco, Texas. "The flavorful and simple topping gives rice a tasty twist we enjoy," Rose Marie assures.
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Fresh green broccoli turns tangy and tasty when roasted with lemon juice and pepper. A sprinkle of almonds adds crunch. -Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina
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What could be better on a cold day than a warm casserole and creamy sweet cornbread put together? Since it starts with a mix, this side takes no time to make. Just bake, scoop and eat. Yum!-Valery Anderson,...
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A savory mix of seasonings adds zip to Daphne Blandford's satisfying dish that's loaded with beans, rice, vegetables and cheese. "We enjoy it as a light entree with garlic bread and fresh spinach salad,"...
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The delicious side dish from Karol Chandler-Ezell of Nacogdoches, Texas is flavored with bacon and cheddar, and has just a hint of Dijon mustard. And since they take under 30 minutes, they're perfect for...
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Microwave baked potatoes and convenient canned vegetarian chili make this hearty dish a snap to take to the table! It's colorful, too, topped with goodies like fresh tomatoes, reduced-fat sour cream and...
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"Ever since I served these carrots on Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, this recipe is my most requested side dish at family dinners," says field editor Kelly Kirby of Westville, Nova Scotia.
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"While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add it to the mashed potatoes for dinner...and it became an immediate favorite," relates Laurie Balcom...
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Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot. It has a pleasant tinge of lemon and a nice crunch from pecans. -Shelly Nelson, Akeley, Minnesota
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"This is a wonderful recipe with different flavors and plenty of good-for-you ingredients," Annette Spiegler promises from Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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A mild orange glaze lets the taste of sweet potatoes shine through in this nut-topped side dish. When I was dating my husband, my mother would make this whenever he'd come over for Sunday dinner. We've...
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The tomatoes and green beans make a pretty combo in this vegetable dish. Eliminate the salt if you prefer. -Amy Welk-Thieding
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Mustard boosts the green flavor of the sprouts in this versatile side dish. Great served with breaded chicken or pork chops. -Leah-Anne Schnapp, Grove City, Ohio
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Not only is this salad wonderfully colorful, it takes very little time to prepare. I like to serve it for luncheons or light suppers...it's sure to please pasta lovers!
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A can of cheese soup gives me a head start on this dish. It takes 10 minutes to fix and disappears as soon as I serve it.-Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan
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Big on corn taste, this traditional, slightly sweet side dish comes from Martha Fehl of Brookville, Indiana. "When I'm hungry for a good corn recipe, I bake this golden pudding," she remarks.
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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this...
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One year my flight got canceled as I was traveling home. I finally arrived at 1 a.m. the morning of our holiday get-together. I was so tired when I woke up to prepare this dish, but it felt so good when...
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The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the World". I serve this as a main dish, or as a side dish for picnics and barbecues. I've used...
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After volunteering to take a potato casserole to a friend's party, I thought I'd do a twist on au gratin by adding squash. Everyone just loved it.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but they are a nice addition to this roasted smashed potatoes recipe. Keep an eye on the pan while baking; you might need to stir it a couple of times to keep the artichokes...
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Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers." The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal...
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Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden raisins. I prepare the casserole the morning of the party, then refrigerate it in an ovenproof...
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"MY SISTER and I loved this salad because we thought it tasted like a dessert. We ate a lot of Jell-O when we were growing up, but this was our favorite gelatin dish. I always make this salad for picnics....
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Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner....
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Here's an easy and delicious recipe from Janice McCloskey in Howard, Pennsylvania. "I often double it because it's so good reheated later in the week," she explains.
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This side dish may be simple, but it always gets a terrific reaction, even from folks who typically don't care for onion.-Stanley Pichon, Slidell, Louisiana
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For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip up.-Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
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I first came across this recipe while visiting my wife's family in Buck's County, PA. It goes great with Thanksgiving dinner as a side dish. The original recipe was savory and comes from Eastern Europe...
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