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Fiesta Corn

Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra...

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Buttery Carrots 'n' Onions

My mother served this attractive side dish for all her special dinners, so I've been eating carrots this way since I was a child. Even my dinner guests...

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Green Beans with Basil

These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos when you place these potatoes on your...

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Roasted Green Beans with Lemon & Walnuts

I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This is my Americanized version and it's always...

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Zucchini and Tomato Saute

Fresh flavors shine in this easy side that will come together so quickly on a busy weeknight. -Sandra Grim, Port Orange, Florida

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Broccoli Cheddar Squares

For many years, I've made these cheesy broccoli squares for tailgate parties, book club and other events. They're excellent served warm or hot, but we...

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Potato Packets

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Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

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Rutabaga Carrot Casserole

This scoop-able side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. -Joan Hallford, North Richland...

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Cool Cucumber Salad

This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare...

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Spicy Potato Wedges

When my husband and I barbecue with friends, we always bring these, and everyone loves them. They're a favorite accompaniment to almost anything we cook...

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Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers and they tasted delicious together. I took those...

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Vegetable Casserole

While vacationing in France, I learned the importance of serving foods that look as good as they taste. This simple side dish is colorful and has guests...

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Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup

I love this roasted butternut squash because it's marvelous served hot or cold and it's loaded with flavor from garlic, ginger and leeks. -Marie Willette,...

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Sausage and Mushroom Cornbread Dressing

I learned about corn bread dressing while living in the south for a few years. I decided to combine it with a few of my favorite stuffing ingredients to...

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Raspberry Gelatin Jewels

Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet. -Brenda Leonard, APO, AP

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Ranch Potatoes

"This golden crumb-topped casserole tastes like you spent hours preparing it, but actually it takes just minutes," informs Claire Darby from New Castle,...

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Cornmeal Scrapple

I grew up in a German-Dutch community and this dish was a favorite there. I like to eat scrapple in the wintertime, but my husband thinks it's perfect...

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Herbed Baked Spinach

Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with met entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I use broccoli as a spinach...

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Sour Cream Noodles

This fast and flavorful dish is much requested at my house, where it will be a mainstay for years to come. I think noodles and sour cream make the perfect...

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Sauteed Apples

Here's a sweet side dish my family loves. It's wonderful on its own, but you can use it to top pancakes or french toast for breakfast, too. -Shirley Heston,...

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Fourth of July Bean Casserole

The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish, even with kids. The...

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Overnight Coleslaw

This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when my office had a covered-dish-get-together, I was always...

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Pleasantly seasoned with rosemary and garlic, this appealing side dish showcases good-for-you roasted turnips, carrots and potatoes. It's a nice homey...

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Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs

In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family's take...

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Gluten Free Biscuits

Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking-stir in your...

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Cream Cheese Potatoes

Flavored with garlic salt and chives, these potatoes are rich, creamy and oh, so yummy. A sprinkling of paprika gives this dish a festive look. We prefer...

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Parmesan Butternut Squash

Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time....

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Beer Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy with a hint of beer, this cheesy mac is one of our favorites for a big family dinner. -Lauren Petersen, Marysville, Washington

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Slow Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower

When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow cooker. After searching for a recipe, I ended up writing...

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Savory String Beans

I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into the pot. The fresh taste is unbeatable. I've also made it with...

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Zucchini & Sweet Corn Souffle

As novice gardeners, my husband and I sowed zucchini seeds-15 hills' worth! Happily, my family requests this corn souffle side dish often, so it's a keeper....

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Herbed Rice Pilaf

This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for...

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Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

We often make this side dish in the fall, after harvesting fresh squash from our garden. A hint of Asian flavor offers a different, unexpected accent....

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Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

One taste of this classic comforting dish and you'll never buy a store-bought box of au gratin potatoes again! The thinly sliced "spuds" cook up tender...

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Garden Green Beans & Potatoes

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Balsamic Glazed Zucchini

I am a member of a community supported agriculture farm. I once received the most delicious garlic and garden-fresh zucchini in a seasonal box. That's...

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Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Our family cherishes a tradition of sweet potatoes with apples and raisins. If I suggest something different, they say "Oh NO, Beema, that's part of the...

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Bacon Gruyere Smashed Potatoes

Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side dish is so rich and satisfying, it...

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Angel Hair with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes

My husband begs me to make this dish. It is a surprisingly great mixture of flavors. You'll love it! Feel free to tailor the ingredient amounts to your...

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Vermicelli Rice Pilaf

At the holidays, I use butter and white rice in this recipe, just like my mom and generations of Armenian women did. But most days I saute the vermicelli...

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Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Zucchini, tomatoes and green peppers star in this make-ahead dish that offers a fresh take on traditional vegetable sides. Bubbly cheddar cheese adds a...

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Parmesan Peas 'n' Rice

Parmesan Peas 'n' Rice are a wonderful complement for any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn't crazy about peas, and I'm just the opposite. It's...

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Asparagus Onion Casserole

This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy...

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Mixed Greens with Orange Ginger Vinaigrette

Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater,...

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My Mother's Mac and Cheese

I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated...

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Chestnut Sausage Stuffing

I discovered this recipe in a four-generation family cookbook. I'm glad I gave it a try. It has become "the" stuffing at our holiday table. -Judi Oudekerk,...

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Creamy Mushrooms

So simply prepared yet so satisfyingly good, these thinly sliced mushrooms are creamy, mild and comforting.

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Slushy Fruit Salad

A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on this make-ahead frozen fruit dish when entertaining...

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