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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

For weeknight dinner I want something fast, easy and not ordinary. This mashed cauliflower side dish is a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes.

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Hot Spinach Apple Salad

With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn't wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. -Denise Albers,...

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Fennel Potato Au Gratin

The tender potato slices in this cozy casserole have a mild fennel flavor with a hint of nutmeg. Add a creamy sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan, and you...

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Cheesy Cauliflower with Peas

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...

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Cajun Black Eyed Peas

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Mom's Green Rice

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW always served green rice with her chicken casserole. She was a great cook, and the local newspaper featured her several times as "cook...

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Rice Medley

In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a...

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Cabbage Au Gratin

I think this recipe is the perfect example of "Mom's Sunday Best". It was a favorite with me and my 10 brothers and sisters. We thought Mom was the world's...

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Cheese Stuffed Sweet Onions

These onions are cooked in vegetable broth and stuffed with a delicious blend of cheeses. Experiment to find the blend you like. Instead of goat cheese,...

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Chickpea and Couscous Delight

This simple recipe is so enjoyable, I tend to make it frequently when I find I don't have time to make anything else!

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Pasta with Garlic Oil

My family is Italian, and this is one of our old faves with plenty of garlic, mushrooms and herbs. To help the sauce adhere, don't rinse the pasta in water...

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Greek Orzo and Broccoli

This yummy recipe from Lillian Justis of Belleplain, New Jersey will be a welcome treat at dinnertime. The warm side dish delivers strong feta and olive...

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Slow Cooked Cheesy Potatoes

For a comforting side dish that feeds a crowd, try these saucy slow-cooked potatoes sent in by Melissa Marzolf of Marysville, Michigan. A simple topping...

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Grandma's Apples and Rice

LIKE MOST women of her generation, my husband's grandmother was a "no-measure cook". This recipe of hers suffered as it was handed down, so I made an effort...

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Watermelon Shrimp Salad

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love the combination of flavors, the colorful presentation,...

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Banana Yeast Bread

Though our two children (now grown; we have one granddaughter) dislike bananas, they've always enjoyed this. It's been a standby since my grandmother shared...

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Sweet Potato Pone

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,...

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Butternut Orzo Risotto

This creamy dish resembles traditional rice risotto, only it's quicker and easier to make. Fresh herbs enhance the tender orzo pasta and sweet butternut...

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Cherry Waldorf Salad

We combine apples with tart cherries and dried cranberries to give an autumn twist to classic Waldorf salad. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

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Slow Cooked Wild Rice

This recipe has become such a family heirloom that I asked my mother's permission before passing it along. It has traveled to weddings, baptisms, landmark...

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Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley

This side dish is our favorite way to fix summer vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze because it cooks in foil. It goes from garden to table in under an hour,...

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Steamed Broccoli and Squash

Writes Dorothy Smith of Eldorado, Arkansas, "This hot side dish pairs two colorful vegetables and a savory dressing. I never have leftovers."

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Orange Baked Acorn Squash

Baked acorn squash with a buttery orange flavor, accented with nutmeg. Kids love this!

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Mustard Brussels Sprouts

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...

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Easy Russian Mushroom Bake

Mushrooms baked with sour cream and cheese is one of our family favorites. This delicious vegetarian dish can be served alongside a salad as a complete...

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Southwestern Hominy Casserole

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...

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Basil Corn & Tomato Bake

I think this is the ultimate dish to make when sweet Jersey corn is in season. Combined with tomatoes, zucchini and basil, it makes for a spectacular side...

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Acorn Squash with Spinach Stuffing

Here's a recipe that combines two of my favorite vegetables - squash and spinach. It's one of my family's favorites.

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Sausage and Creamed Corn Casserole

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Peas with Shallots

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...

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Cranberry Couscous

Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You'll find it near...

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Grandma's Stuffed Yellow Squash

"My grandma, who raised me, was an awesome cook. This is a recipe she fixed every summer when our garden overflowed with yellow squash. My family still...

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Herbed Corn on the Cob

"What's in the butter?" is what I get asked after people taste my herb-speckled blend on fresh sweet corn. I'm more than happy to share the secret. Once...

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Roasted Parmesan Carrots

Mom always said "eat your carrots, help your eyes." Rich in beta carotene, carrots not only support health but also taste amazing when roasted and tossed...

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Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad

I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn't stop eating it! This chilled creamy...

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Pine Nut and Cranberry Rice Pilaf

Juicy cranberries and crunchy pine nuts easily dress up rice in this special side dish. The subtle flavors make it an appropriate accompaniment to many...

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Simple Spanish Rice

Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, "I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it's vegetarian and lower in fat. While you're...

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Couscous with Feta 'n' Tomatoes

This light and lovely side dish features a great blend of tangy flavors mellowed by easy-to-cook couscous. It really comes together in a snap. -Josephine...

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Green Bean 'n' Corn Bake

I serve this side dish for many occasions and holidays-it's a must for Thanksgiving-because it goes well with many entrees. The creamy casserole includes...

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Quick Creamed Spinach

The inspiration for this creamy side dish came from a local restaurant. I lightened up the original recipe by using fat-free half-and-half and fat-free...

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Southern Cornbread Dressing

This recipe, one of my favorite holiday side dishes, makes a lot. It's perfect for company, even though it started as a way to stretch the food we had...

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Hodgepodge Stew

This is a dish that I enjoyed as a child and still remember with pleasure. Mom's homemade bread made the perfect complement to this meal.

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Broccoli Cheese Bake

Here's a handy and versatile side that's creamy, colorful and bursting with flavor and nutrition. Pair it with almost any entree for a terrific meal. -Deborah...

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Cheesy Broccoli Pie

Biscuit mix is the secret to the no-fuss crust in the tasty broccoli dish shared by Judy Siegrist of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "There's no need to roll...

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Celery Gratin

This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out of just a few simple ingredients. -David Ross, Spokane...

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Two Cheese Macaroni Casserole

THIS recipe was given to me years ago by a dear friend. I have shared it with everyone since it's a good dish to prepare on a busy day...very simple and...

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Sausage Cornbread Dressing

The phrases "holiday dinner" and "low-fat" are seldom used together, unless Rebecca Baird's corn bread stuffing is on the menu. Made with turkey sausage,...

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Savory Roasted Carrots with Mushrooms

You'll need only 10 minutes to get these savory veggies ready for the oven. Then just stir them a few times during roasting, and you're done. It's a busy...

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Smoky Cauliflower

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Brown Rice Veggie Stir Fry

"My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon," notes Maxine Driver of Littleton, Colorado....

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