All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman,...
Author: Taste of Home
Don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven? Try this fast, easy, and perfectly roasted broccoli and cauliflower side dish in your air fryer....
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. - Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
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I tried many variations of ingredients for the stuffing in my acorn squash. Here's the version I liked best-a rustic mix of wild rice, carrots, dried cherries...
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As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it's also economical. I...
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MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little...
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YELLOW SQUASH with colorful bell peppers makes an attractive and delicious combination that goes well with many entrees. I enjoy experimenting with new...
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My family was tired of my traditional scalloped potatoes. So when I came across this recipe featuring a pesto and sun-dried tomato sauce, I knew I had...
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Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach. -Julie Dixon, Hazelwood, Missouri
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Pecans, cranberries and sweet potatoes, oh my! This side will vanish before your eyes once you put it out.
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This is an easy, foolproof souffle- you just need to make sure the vegetables and sauce are cool before adding the eggs. I've made this many times for...
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I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it's indicative of the fine German cooking found in this area. If you're looking for an alternative...
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"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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I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks-they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra flavor of lentils in the ban mix....
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I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is an easy and delicious twist on the...
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My family enjoyed this dish at a church ham supper, so I asked for the recipe. I've made it for many covered-dish meals since and have received many compliments....
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Garden-fresh tomatoes and broccoli brighten this summertime salad with distinctive flavor and eye-catching color. My homemade dressing mixes up in a jiffy...
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These golden, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes go perfectly with roast beef. They make a homey side dish that's also convenient because they can share the oven...
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"My husband and I love pasta and vegetables," relates Gail Cawsey of Geneseo, Illinois. "I created this dish several years ago. It serves as dinner for...
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This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.
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We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their beets. My interest in Mediterranean food...
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Canned baked beans never tasted so good! Mary Nieburger of Laughlin, Nevada dresses them up in style with sauerkraut, apple sauce and brown sugar. "These...
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I got this recipe from my husband's cousin. She always made the luscious dressing for her mother at Thanksgiving. -Anna Mayer, Fort Branch, Indiana
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Aunt Marion, my namesake, is like a grandma to me. She gave me this luscious salad recipe, which goes to all our family reunions, hunt club suppers and...
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"This combination of colorful vegetable is so good when baked in the oven," assures Margaret Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. "They make a lovely presentation...
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This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to use locally produced cream.-Dolores Hayes, Fort...
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Rice is favored in my family so I make this pleasant, citrus side dish often.
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Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my favorite kind of winter squash,"...
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Here's a wonderful accompaniment to just about any main dish, whether for a holiday or not. The carrots are sauteed in a sweet orange butter sauce with...
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If you like pairing pineapple with your Christmas ham, you'll love this side dish. It's also a great choice for potlucks and church suppers. -Diana Loewen,...
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"My family would never eat turnips until I served them this way," says Debbie Henry from Phelpston, Ontario. This downsized version goes well with turkey,...
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I received this recipe from a friend who's a wonderful cook. This goes great with any main course, but it's especially good with ham. -Bertha Jensen, Mooresville,...
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Whipping cream and a touch of nutmeg and cayenne adds richness and spice to this classic side dish. Make this your easy go-to for entertaining or formal...
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Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish...
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This corn has earned a permanent place on our special-occasion menus. While my whole family loves it, my son would be especially disappointed if I forgot...
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This is one of my favorite light suppers...an easy spur-of-the-moment meal that satisfies even the heartiest appetites.
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I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and that's how I came up with this meal-in-one squash idea. Ham, mustard, apples and brown sugar go so well with...
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This easy and elegant treatment for vegetables complements a variety of main courses. "Whenever I make it, someone always asks for a recipe," Carole Boys...
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My twins wouldn't eat anything that even resembled a vegetable, but they ate seconds and sometimes thirds of this fabulous spinach. I received the recipe...
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This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it's a snap to throw together. The recipe was sent to me by a friend and it's nice...
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The cooling effect of mango and Greek yogurt meets jalapeno spice in this snappy take on a slaw. To ensure ripeness, you may want to buy your mango a day...
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I love to bring this delicious salad to school gatherings. The homemade dressing couldn't be simpler, so I whip it up in advance and just give it a quick...
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"Broccoli grows abundantly during the long summer days here in Alaska," Heidi Doudna explains from Fairbanks. "I like to harvest it and freeze it along...
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My go-to recipe for outdoor potlucks is an awesome potato side. I prep everything and grill at the party. Pass with sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives....
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These Brussels sprouts are special enough for company-I like to serve them for Thanksgiving dinner. If you can't find fresh sprouts, try using the frozen...
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With its Christmasy colors, this salad is a very merry part of my holiday menu. It serves a big group, but since it also keeps well in the refrigerator,...
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If you love asparagus, this dish is perfect for you. The almonds adds a bit of crunch to the recipe.-Helen Manhart, Neola, Iowa
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