As a working Mom, anything I can do to cut time spent in the kitchen is helpful. Through the years, I've tried different ways to liven up canned and frozen...
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Brown sugar and vinegar give veggies a sweet-tart glaze in this rustic side dish. Plus, it takes only 15 minutes to get in the oven. -Marion Brown, Elgin,...
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I peel and cut the veggies early, then refrigerate them in a resealable storage bag. Baking up this dish is a snap.-Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois
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When I go out to my garden in summer to "pick" dinner, my family knows I plan to fix this tasty medley. It's just as good during cold weather months using...
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Yellow squash, green asparagus and red onion help usher in the flavors of springtime. For an Asian flavor twist, substitute soy sauce for the balsamic...
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What's a family gathering or potluck without at least one pasta salad? This one's great freshly made or for several days after. We like it warm or cold....
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Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. -Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
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You'll find this creamy gratin gives you all the rich flavors you crave in a cold-weather meal. Use a mandolin cutter on the root vegetables to speed up...
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Our family loves these creamy and comforting potatoes. Garlic and other herbs make them so mouthwatering, I serve them just plain-no gravy is needed. For...
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It takes a creative cook like Mom to find a way to make celery star in a satisfying side dish. She combines celery slices with a creamy sauce, cheddar...
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Imagine homemade noodles that are green! Bernice Smith from Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota reports, "This easy recipe gives 'from scratch' satisfaction even...
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This fresh, zingy salad is super easy and always a crowd-pleaser! The sliced strawberries and fresh mint give it an extra summery feel, and crumbled bacon...
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"Ginger adds extra zing to this bright orange side dish," relates Joyce Guth of Mohnton, Pennsylvania. "It goes especially well with a ham dinner."
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In Wyoming, Minnesota, Amanda Anderson dresses up broccoli with this savory, ranch-flavored cheese sauce.
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When scalloped potatoes feel ho-hum, jazz things up with cauliflower and portobello mushrooms. We serve it with rolls and a light salad. -Donna Noel, Gray,...
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Shallots and garlic are a nice complement to the peppery bite of the Broccolini.
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I love special side dishes like this that are so easy to prepare. It's great served alongside any roasted meat. -Shirley Hammond, New Albany, Indiana
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This is a delicious and different way to prepare rice. I usually make this recipe whenever I have guests. It makes a fabulous side dish served with just...
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This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries and squash. -Katie Wollgast,...
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Cucumbers are my very favorite garden vegetable, so I use this recipe often. I got it from a friend years ago. I've heard this refreshing dish keeps very...
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When Amy Hornbuckle first tried these savory bites, she knew she found a new favorite. "They'd be a great way to get my young daughter to eat her vegetables...
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Microwaving potatoes for this tasty side is a handy timesaver-especially in warm weather. I found the original recipe in an old cookbook and added roasted...
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"On warm Indian summer days, I like to prepare fast and fuss-free dishes that don't require heating up the kitchen," relates Sheryl Schmedeman from Spokane,...
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With just a few ingredients, this makes a special side that kids of all ages would enjoy. A touch of brown sugar makes it a great dish for parents trying...
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"I made this dish for my Women's Health Initiative Group at our local university, and everyone just loved it," informs Betty Washburn of Reno, Nevada....
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A plain baked potato will seem boring after you've tried a Loaded Potato. The recipe was created by Jill Werle of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan back when she...
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Most traditional green bean casseroles center around mushroom soup and french-fried onions. This from-scratch variation features fresh mushrooms, sliced...
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Make beans from dried to refried in less than an hour through the courtesy of your Instant Pot®.
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A sprinkle of Cajun seasoning lends spunk to these hearty, cornflake-coated wedges. "My husband, Jim, and I love potatoes, so I'm always trying to come...
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We have always loved soufflés, but I got tired of making the white sauce for them. One day I substituted condensed soup for the white sauce, and we all...
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In place of potato pancakes, try these cute rounds that are very simple to prepare with on-hand ingredients. Not only are they tasty, they're pretty, too....
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I adapted an oven recipe to cook itself while I'm away. It's ready to serve when I get home, making it a real winner in my book! -Joni Hilton, Rocklin,...
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I love when an entire meal can be cooked outside on the grill and I don't need to heat up the kitchen. These grilled sweet potatoes meet that requirement...
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My family loves this buttery sauce over green beans, whether they're garden fresh or frozen. Another greeny option: Try sugar snap peas. -Lori Daniels,...
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"This easy entree will please adults and children alike," promises Laura Starkey of Manhattan, Kansas. "I made it often as a college student, decreasing...
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Fresh corn succotash with zucchini, red onion, a medley of tomatoes, and corn is a bright, beautiful and bold corn succotash side dish that rivals Cheesecake...
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I dressed up the classic Italian trio of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil with marinated artichokes. It looks so yummy on a pretty platter set out on a buffet....
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When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. -Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas
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My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down on prep time, yet you get plenty of zip from bacon,...
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I jazzed up a corn recipe with some spicy seasoning to create this offering for a Mexican potluck. Everyone liked it so much that now it's all I'm ever...
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This is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It is healthy and easy, and it doesn't take very much time or effort to make. I usually use rosemary for my turkey,...
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This colorful, delicious side dish is a favorite with baked ham but also works well with traditional turkey and other poultry entrees. The curry gives...
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I get loads of compliments on this out-of-the-ordinary casserole whenever I serve it. The recipe marries squash and feta cheese with onion, garlic, bell...
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You'll never suspect that this creamy, cheesy potato casserole has been lightened up with healthier ingredients!
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Lightly baked and lightly flavored, this carrot dish uses cilantro, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and basil. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon,...
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Whenever we get together as a family for major holidays, my kids, nieces and nephews literally beg me to make this sweet potato casserole. It goes together...
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Brussels sprouts are extra special dressed up for the holidays in a mild white sauce and dotted with pimientos. Washington field editor Margery Bryan of...
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This flavorful bean dish adds nice variety to any buffet because it's a bit different from traditional baked beans. It's a snap to prepare, too, since...
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Looking for a delicious way to use a variety of veggies? Our Test Kitchen home economists recommend tucking your garden harvest into this hearty sandwich....
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