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Roasted Carrot Fries

Turn carrot sticks into fun "fries" with a happier health profile by popping them in the oven and serving them fry-style. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Asian Quinoa

I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more. For a different twist, I'll occasionally add a...

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Easy Tex Mex Rice

My daughter shared this satisfying rice recipe with me. It's appealing to the eye as well as the taste buds.-Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa

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Seasoned Potato Wedges

These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to french fries or baked potatoes. They go...

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Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

I like to mix things up and make meatless main dishes for a change of pace. This one has become a monthly mainstay for my family. Fill green peppers with...

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Savory Asparagus

Fresh asparagus dresses up a weeknight meal with aromatic tarragon. Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli for a twist.

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Rice and Green Pea Side Dish

This recipe combines two of my family's favorite foods-peas and rice. The ingredients may be simple, but the colorful combination is unbeatable.

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Fontina Potatoes Au Gratin

We use a white sauce and mild fontina cheese to coat sliced potatoes in this casserole for two. It's rich and delicious!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Potato Croquettes (Crispy Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes!)

Crispy mashed potatoes deep fried to a crunchy golden delight.

Author: Christina Conte

Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Fresh mushrooms and a hint of wine dress up instant rice in this recipe shared by Genny Monchamp of Redding, California. The speedy side dish is an effortless...

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Green Beans with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

You'll have a healthy red and green holiday with this full-flavored side dish. Bright, roasted tomatoes top crisp-tender beans with sweetness. Grated cheese...

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Cheddar Mushroom Potatoes

"When they were little, our children loved this creamy side dish," says Jacqueline Thompson Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia. "After an adult has sliced...

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Slow Cooked Potatoes with Spring Onions

I love the simplicity of this recipe, as well as the ease of preparation with my slow cooker. And everyone always likes roasted potatoes, even my pickiest...

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Homemade Cream Style Corn

My son-in-law isn't a creamed corn enthusiast. But ever since he tried mine, he asks me to make it. It's so much better than canned corn, and nearly as...

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Golden Diced Potatoes

My aunt once made potatoes like these for us. When I couldn't remember her exact recipe, I created this version. The lightly seasoned coating on the potatoes...

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Calico Corn Cakes

Served with salsa on the side, these fluffy corn cakes from our Test Kitchen make a fantastic side for nearly any main dish, especially those with southwestern...

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Deluxe German Potato Salad

I make this salad for all occasions-it goes well with any kind of meat. I often take this salad to potlucks, and there's never any left over. The celery,...

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Creamy Italian Spiral Salad

I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend so well, and there's...

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Spinach Casserole

Easy, cheesy, and totally decadent baked spinach!

Author: Karly Campbell

Enoki Mushrooms

A very quick, tasty side dish that pairs well with an Asian-themed meal. They would also be great topped with a stir-fry.

Author: Bren

Easy Baked Corn

This simple side dish featuring corn will be requested often by your family.-Kim McLaughlin, New Concord, Ohio

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Microwave Corn Pudding

Here's a favorite homestyle casserole that is ready to pop in the microwave in about 15 minutes. It is a real time-saver and delicious, too.

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Stir Fry Sesame Green Beans

Looking for a different treatment for garden-fresh green beans? Try this stir-fried side dish. It's nicely seasoned with fresh ginger, sesame oil and sesame...

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Tomatoes with Horseradish Sauce

This warm dish of lightly sauteed tomatoes and a tangy sauce is very tasty and quick to make. I occasionally use both red and green tomatoes to add even...

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Potatoes with Mushrooms 'n' Peas

Tamara Hanson of Big Lake, Minnesota loves this "remarkably easy dish" she prepares in her microwave, especially in summer. The buttery flavor and tender...

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Bacon Cabbage Stir Fry

For a flavorful side dish, try this fried cabbage and bacon. It's not only delicious, but fast to fix when you need to get dinner on the table quickly....

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Healthy Zucchini Pancakes

Fun and flavorful, these rustic veggie pancakes make a wonderfully versatile side dish. They're also a great solution for what to do with all your extra...

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Bacon Filled Hot German Potato Salad

This hot German potato salad recipe is totally the BEST summer side dish. Guests will flip for the tangy apple cider vinegar & coarse Dijon mustard dressing,...

Author: Tara Kuczykowski

Garlic Roasted Winter Vegetables

These colorful vegetables boasting a subtle herb flavor roast to perfection and are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. They complement almost any...

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Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Beans with Cherry Tomatoes is a favorite of my family. We love this dressed-up version of garden green beans. It's great with any meat.-Betty Brown, Buckley,...

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Bacon 'n' Veggie Pasta

"When the weather turns chilly, our daughter, who is an inventive cook, transforms her favorite cold pasta salad into this warm, hearty side dish," notes...

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Crunchy Celery Casserole

"I first sampled this tempting treatment for celery when a friend brought it to a 4-H covered dish dinner," recalls Michelle Garretson of Newcomerstown,...

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Cranberry Cornbread Casserole

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...

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Roasted Acorn Squash & Brussels Sprouts

I love creating dishes with few ingredients and easy steps, like squash with Brussels sprouts. Maple syrup adds a slight sweetness, and pecans give it...

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Christmas Rice

My family has enjoyed this delicious rice dish for many years. With chopped red and green peppers, it's both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the...

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Makeover Corn 'n' Green Bean Bake

The result of our makeover is a delicious, creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for any night of the year. While the original is so decadent that you might...

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Perfect roast potatoes

Fluffy inside, crunchy outside, these roast potatoes are a perfect sidekick to any roast dinner. (They're even better the next day, eaten straight from...

Author: BBC Food

Vegetable Stuffing Bake

This vegetable medley has become a family dinner tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though our three children are now married, when we get...

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

"These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy," Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. "My family and I enjoy them regularly, and I always look...

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Oh So Good Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Yukon Golds are great for mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. They easily absorb the warm milk or melted butter you...

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Cheese and Potato Casserole

EVEN THOUGH my family is grown and gone, I still like to make mashed potatoes. I came up with this variation a long time ago, thinking that it would be...

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Orzo with Feta and Arugula

In my family, we love salads because they're an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is one of our favorites-it tastes delicious...

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Cardamom Carrots

"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at holidays," says field editor Joan...

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Lemon Broccoli with Garlic

"This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That's what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing." -Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs,...

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Yuca Frita con Mojo

Who doesn't love something fried? That's how I first got turned on to yuca, now I cook it regularly. It's a starchy tuber, similar textured to that of...

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Makeover Pineapple Casserole

When Sandy Moyer of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania asked Light & Tasty to trim down her favorite site dish, we happily obliged. Boasting 106 fewer calories...

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Swiss and Onion Casserole

If you like French onion soup, you'll love this dish. It's perfect to serve with a Sunday roast beef dinner. -Beth Perry, Jacksonville, Florida.

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Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes

From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side...

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Green Bean Supreme

The combination of sour cream and dill makes this a delicious variation of traditional green bean casserole. I've had the recipe for more than 25 years....

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Green Beans with Cashews

This nice, simple side dish is dressed up with salted whole cashews. Frozen whole green beans can be used instead of fresh beans. Just cook according to...

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