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Special Sesame Chicken Salad

With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser....

Author: Taste of Home

Stewed Okra

I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Friends always ask...

Author: Taste of Home

Pearl Onions

"These onions were served at a restaurant I visited in Florida, and the chef's assistant shared the recipe with me. They make a unique side to many entrees."-Dixie...

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Roasted Potatoes and Peppers

This has such a delicious, tangy flavor, and it's so easy to prepare. It's a family favorite, but also nice as company fare. I have, on occasion, used...

Author: Taste of Home

Low Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing

This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to the oil-heavy versions sold in...

Author: Taste of Home

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baby Potatoes

Simple and delicious! These baked baby potatoes have a crispy skin, tender, fluffy insides, and a scrumptious crunchy parmesan cheese crust!

Author: Marie

Super Easy Green Peas with Mint Recipe

The recipe of super easy green peas recipe is an "easy-peasy" one! Perfect for a quick dinner served with a favorite piece of meat.

Author: The Bossy Kitchen

Armenian Pilaf

"My grandfather was born in Armenia in the mid-1800's" Susan Lederer relates from her home in Fallon, Nevada. "This pilaf recipe is adapted from one he...

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Onion Saute

This tasty combination of brown sugar, apple and onion is a comforting side. My husband requests it whenever we have pork chops or pork roast. -Katie Crill,...

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Cheddar Cabbage Casserole

Even those who don't generally care for cooked cabbage seem to like it this way.-Mildred Fowler, Thomaston, Georgia

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Cuban Black Beans

This hearty side dish starts with sofrito, a combination of finely minced onions and green peppers. The tomato puree and sherry give the beans a distinctive...

Author: Taste of Home

Old Settlers' Baked Beans

My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for lunch the next day. We have a 4-year-old son,...

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Citrus Rainbow Carrots

I grow lots of carrots and I'm always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this citrusy recipe for my husband, he said it tasted...

Author: Taste of Home

Quinoa Stuffed Squash Boats

My colorful "boats" with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that's cream-colored with green...

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Melon Berry Salad

The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Yogurt and coconut milk make the...

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Asian Wild Rice Casserole

Here's a fun way to jazz up wild rice. Soy sauce and chicken bouillon add plenty of flavor, while celery, mushrooms and water chestnuts help dress it up....

Author: Taste of Home

Stir Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds

"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps the texture...

Author: Taste of Home

Microwave Scalloped Potatoes

I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.-Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon

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Vermicelli Pasta Salad

I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no leftovers to take home after...

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Lemon Pecan Wild Rice

Rice is a unique accompaniment to turkey ro any number of meaty entrees. This dish has just the right amount of lemon and nutty flavor. -Diane Kensinger,...

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Sweet Sour Green Beans

This is a recipe my mother served to family and friends-it has a very nice blend of sweet and sour flavors. I often take this dish to picnics and church...

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Praline Sweet Potato Bake

I often serve this dish for Thanksgiving. It isn't overly sweet, and it's always popular with family and friends. I never serve it without someone wanting...

Author: Taste of Home

Gingered Carrots & Parsnips

"Ginger adds a marvelous taste to these root vegetables." The flavorful side will be a hit on any buffet table. Marie Rizzio - Interlochen, Michigan

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Potluck Candied Sweet Potatoes

To make it easier to bring this traditional southern staple to a potluck or gathering, I updated it so that it can be cooked in a slow cooker. It's hard...

Author: Taste of Home

Samoan Green Banana

This is a side dish most Polynesians love to eat with their main dish. Here in America, it's made with green bananas. Serve with Samoan palusami, teriyaki...

Author: Goddess

Fry Sauce

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Author: Taste of Home

Mallow Sweet Potato Bake

Put a spin on a Thanksgiving classic with this sweet potato bake. This festive-looking side captures the flavors of sweet potatoes, marshmallows and tart...

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Easy Zucchini Carrot Pancakes

Crispy and pan-fried on the outside with soft, vegetable-filled insides! These Zucchini Carrot Pancakes are a tasty and colourful dish that can be served...

Author: Marie

Crunchy Potato Balls

Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months)....

Author: Taste of Home

Savory Wild Rice Casserole

Seasoned with sage and tasty pork sausage, this filling rice casserole is a hearty accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken or duck. I especially like the...

Author: Taste of Home

Lemon Butter Red Potatoes

At her home in Dewey, Arizona, Jane Walker can fix this stovetop side dish in a snap. She needs just a handful of herbs and spices to season the lemony...

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Asparagus Pea Medley

Hurried hotesses will appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this casserole. A rich and creamy sauce beautifully coats asparagus and peas. -M. Joalyce...

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Buttermilk Salad Dressing

This thick creamy mixture has the flavor of ranch dressing and is a breeze to blend together. Use it to top mixed greens or as a dip for raw vegetables....

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This deeply delicious recipe is a surefire way to get my husband to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Between the roasted flavor of the veggies and smoky, crisp...

Author: Taste of Home

Pickled Eggs and Beets

This is a popular dish, especially at Eastertime when hard-cooked eggs are abundant.-Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

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Broccoli Cheddar Hash Browns

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Parsley Red Potatoes

These easy-to-prepare potatoes cook up tender and buttery on the stove, and they go so well with Mom's fried fish. I like using red potatoes because they...

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Stir Fried Asparagus with Water Chestnuts

This sauce dish, with crisp-tender asparagus and crunchy water chestnuts, can be served as a meatless entree or side. Rochelle Higgins of Woodbridge, Virginia...

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Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant

When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the dish still makes me think Greek. —Allyson...

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Broccoli Squash Bake

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...

Author: Taste of Home

Sausage Herb Dressing

To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my...

Author: Taste of Home

Wild Rice Stuffing Bake

If you prefer, you can stuff this mixture loosely into a bird to bake rather than in a separate dish.

Author: Taste of Home

Colcannon Irish Potatoes

My mother came from Ireland as a teen and brought this homey recipe with her. I find that it's a fantastic way to get my family to eat cooked cabbage-it...

Author: Taste of Home

Slow Cooked Sausage Dressing

This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker so the stove and oven are free for the other dishes you're...

Author: Taste of Home

Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

"Simmered in tomato sauce, these fluffy dumplings with cheddar cheese in the dough make a satisfying side dish as well as a delicious, economical main...

Author: Taste of Home

Scalloped Tomatoes

The tomato wedges in this delicious dish get a special treatment from a mushroom-and-crumb topping. "I serve it often in summer, and everyone takes seconds,"...

Author: Taste of Home

Party Potatoes Au Gratin

Hearty helpings of these cheesy spuds will please hungry folks in a hurry. The rich, creamy sauce makes this recipe of my mother's the one folks request...

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Corn Rice Medley

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Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

I know what you're thinking-but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My family always turned their noses...

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Cabbage on the Grill

"My father first fixed these bacon-wrapped cabbage wedges a few years ago," relates Demi Rice from Macks Creek, Missouri. "Now I make them for my family...

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