Adding colorful vegetables to rice is a simple way to dress it up. This is a versatile side dish for many entrees. -Cheryl Ivers, Orangeburg, South Carolina
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This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as a fresh summer appetizer. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York
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"I've been serving this dill-seasoned side dish for more than 30 years," shares Agarita Vaughan of Fairbury, Illinois. "I fix it frequently in the summer using vegetables from our garden."
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If you like oranges, you'll enjoy this citrusy sauce I adopted when looking for more interesting way to serve broccoli. It's also nice as a dipping sauce for pork chops and chicken. -Estelle Hardin of...
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This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to use locally produced cream.-Dolores Hayes, Fort Plain, New York
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A few additional ingredients dress up canned beans. This recipe can be easily doubled.-Eldora Yoder, Versailles, Missouri
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Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of main dishes. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.-Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
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Every year my father and I plant a garden together. After an especially great growing season, we had plenty of produce to eat! We like to use fresh herbs from our garden but dry is just as tasty in this...
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A teacher friend, who knew I liked to try different dishes, shared this recipe with me. Guests always rave about the unique flavor of this casserole.
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Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying yet still summery meal. -Betsy Hite,...
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This pasta salad is a popular addition to summer menus. My children love this salad.-Danielle Carpenter, Vienna, West Virginia
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This colorful casserole is a palate-pleaser. Asparagus, mushrooms, onions and pimientos make a mouthwatering medley. Lemon and nutmeg give this dish a slightly tangy taste.-M. Kay Lacey, Apache Junction,...
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Stir together cornbread mix, French onion dip and canned corn to make this super moist side dish. It went over so well at Thanksgiving one year that we now serve it at all our holiday gatherings.
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"I often serve this side-dish casserole to company because it's easy to make and looks so appealing," says Vicki Schrupp of Little Falls, Minnesota. "The crumb topping is very flavorful."
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An abundance of homegrown lima beans and leftover sausage inspired me to create this dish more than 20 years ago. It's proven to be a timeless classic.
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A cookbook my husband gave me as a wedding gift included this recipe-he remembers having the dish as a child at church dinners. Now I make it whenever I need a special vegetable side. It's rich and cheesy...
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Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think the nuts add a healthy crunch. -Victoria Pederson, Ham Lake, Minnesota
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This is how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey. Make a double batch as they make an excellent healthy snack straight from the fridge. Add a thinly...
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There's nothing like good down-home cooking, and this recipe proves the point.
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For a side dish with harvesttime appeal, you can't go wrong with this savory squash bake. It's creamy, comforting and looks pretty, too, thanks to the rich yellow butternut squash and golden crumb topping....
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The recipe for Dilly Mashed Potatoes comes for Theresa Evans of Spencerport, New York. "My grandmother has made these for me every time I've visited her for the past 24 years since she knows I love dill,"...
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My friend shared this recipe with me , and after I discovered what Gruyere cheese was, this easy, delicious dish became a frequent request from my boys. It's so simple...only three ingredients plus salt...
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This comforting blend of sweet potatoes, apples and pecans has a small yield, so you won't end up with a pan of leftovers. Now that our three boys are grown, I cook for just my husband and me.-Marjorie...
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You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to put together this dressed-up potato casserole! When a friend made it for a church supper, I had to have the recipe. It's great for parties, potlucks and...
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Years ago, when I was searching for just the right thing to perk up a meal, my neighbor suggested these pancakes. They did the trick! Golden brown, crisp and cheesy, they make a deliciously different dish...
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A standout at potlucks, these creamy potatoes always get "vacuumed" out of the dish and leave guests asking for more. Try them with prime rib or a beef roast.-Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
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I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The richness of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of pomegranate and orange elevate the sprouts...
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I love to bring this delicious salad to school gatherings. The homemade dressing couldn't be simpler, so I whip it up in advance and just give it a quick toss with the other ingredients when I get to any...
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The cheese and noodles give this dish a unique flavor. I got the recipe from a cousin, who brought this casserole to a family reunion.
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This recipe is representative of my Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. I remember not liking this dish as a child, but I've become fond of it over the years. -Bonnie Black, Sligo, Pennsylvania
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Dressing up potatoes is a snap with this easy method. What I like best about the recipe is that I can pop the baking dish of coated potatoes into the oven at the same time as my meat loaf. It's a great...
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I OFTEN MAKE this easy potato dish when I invite someone over for lunch. It's a nice accompaniment to salads or sandwiches. This dish always draws complimentary comments when my lunch guest arrives...the...
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These potatoes are tender and good all by themselves, but pairing them with the sauce creates a perfect combination-a side dish compatible with any entree cooked on the grill. -Craig Carpenter, Coraopolis,...
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Christmas Eve at our house isn't the same until I set out a platter of these succulent stuffed artichokes.
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This recipe is from my mom's fabulous collection. Without fail, I serve it every holiday and the dish gets emptied every time. It's a clever way to get kids to eat broccoli. -Marilyn Rockwell, Lynden,...
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With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is so hearty and comforting. We love the dumplings covered in sauerbraten...
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I received this recipe from my mother years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. Pork sausage really bulks up ordinary rice pilaf for fantastic flavor.
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Spice up your side dish by serving this delicious recipe. The green chilies adds so much flavor and are sure to become one of your families favorites.-Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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For snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your fork for this one. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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A lighter version of a classic white sauce coats the cauliflower in this dish that's perfect for a potluck buffet. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Carrots sport a light brandy sauce for a beautiful side with mass appeal. -Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi
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Michele Doucette of Stephenville, Newfoundland dresses up nutritious brown rice with onion, garlic, raisins and almonds in this flavorful pilaf.
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I love autumn, when butternut squash is at its peak. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The squash is tender, and the creamy pecan filling is fabulous. -Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas
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Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for the recipe. If I have fresh dill, I'll substitute a couple tablespoons for the dill weed....
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Pair this tasty veggie side with almost any meat or fish entree. -AMY WINGENTER, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
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