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Herbed Fresh Asparagus

Basil, rosemary and thyme make for a fresh and flavorful combination in this easy and elegant side dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Pesto Star Bread

I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my Christmas Star Twisted Bread. Pesto bread is perfect for the holidays...

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Creamy Hash Brown Bake

My mother always insisted on a sit-down dinner with the whole family every night so I use many of her recipe when my family sits down for a meal.-Yvonne...

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples

Brussels sprouts are one of our favorite vegetables, especially when roasted together with tart apples, such as Granny Smith. Topped with toasted nuts...

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Mushroom Stuffed Tomatoes

This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed into tomatoes is really decadent....

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Mixed Vegetable Casserole

"I found a recipe for a layered veggie casserole, then modified it to use produce I had on hand," says Marilou Robinson of Portland, Oregon. "I sometimes...

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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi

We had homemade gnocchi frequently while growing up. This creamy pumpkin gnocchi recipe was always my favorite. They do require some time to make, but...

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Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad

Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts salad, you will love this dish. The dressing is truly tasty, and it pairs so nicely with the apples, grapes and walnuts....

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Cumin Rice with Avocado

Cumin, picante sauce and avocado do a terrific job of perking up rice in this any-day side dish. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

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Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette

"This is a great side dish to serve at a bridge luncheon with a chicken dish or salad," writes Jo Durlam of Ames, Iowa. "It gives some color to the dish...

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Seasoned Fries

These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.-Maribeth...

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Sauerkraut Side Dish

Even those folks who say they don't like sauerkraut have told me that they like this recipe. I'm always on the lookout to add quick and easy recipes to...

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Spinach Artichoke Pie

Spinach is an abundant vegetable grown here in our state. I make this side dish often when spinach is in season.

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Garlic Thyme Potatoes

Small red potatoes, partially peeled, make an eye-catching presentation in this simple side dish from our Test Kitchen. The potatoes are steamed, then...

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Tomato Crouton Casserole

HERE'S a side dish that's absolutely delicious. I've enjoyed making it for so many years that I don't recall where I got the recipe. This is a perfect...

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Steakhouse Mushroom Casserole

This meatless mushroom casserole is one of my all-time favorites. Loaded with mushrooms and draped in a rich sauce, it's a home-style side dish that will...

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Potato Pockets

Our young sons like to help me assemble potatoes, carrots and onions into foil packages that we can grill alongside the turkey. Just before serving, we...

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Feta and Mint

I created this Mediterranean salad to pair with a white-blend wine from South Africa. The saltiness of the feta and the freshness of the mint and vegetables...

Author: Sharon Dyson-Demers

Zucchini Cakes

If you like crab cakes, try this unusual version made from zucchini. "Maryland is famous for its crab cakes, but this recipe can sure fool you," says Pat...

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Spiced Apple Carrot Casserole

Fresh carrots and crisp apples combine for wonderful flavor in this unusual casserole with sugar-and-spice goodness. What a nice addition to a special...

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Potluck German Potato Salad

This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my potato salad! -Kathleen Rabe, Kiel, Wisconsin

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Wild Rice Medley

For an autumn feel at any meal, serve this distinctive side dish starring wild rice. The recipe comes from Antonia Seguin of Westlock, Alberta.

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Loaded Cheddar Corn Potato Patties

Make these small for the perfect bite-size appetizer. Pile them on a cake platter, and watch them all disappear. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

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Baked Beans with Ham

"My husband and I both love ham and beans, and this combination makes a delightful side dish that I prepare often," relates Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg,...

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Lemon Garlic Basil Carrots

I discovered that the subtle taste of lemon really enhances the flavor of carrots. This recipe is a winner! Garnished with basil, these sweet, tender carrots...

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Sweet & Sour Brussels Sprouts

This side dish has a nice sweet-and-sour balance, and bacon adds a tasty accent. Sprout lovers will definitely approve of this flavorful treatment. -Barbara...

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Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes

This versatile classic from Debbie Jones of California, Maryland has a rich filling enhanced with onions and chives. "These scrumptious potatoes can be...

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Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss

I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at the farmers market. Try out other types...

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Healthy Scalloped Tomatoes

Warm and comforting, this old-fashioned side dish is a great way to use up garden bounty. From West Salem, Wisconsin, Norma Pipe says, "I lightened the...

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Pan Fried Fennel

This is an easy way to prepare fennel bulbs. Fennel tastes great pan-fried and you don't need a lot of seasoning as fennel has so much flavor on its own,...

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Garlic Green Bean Bundles

Joyce Turley of Slaughters, Kentucky shared a presentation for fresh green beans that is so pretty, it could serve as the centerpiece for your dinner table!...

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Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill, but once cooked, any harshness mellows out and you're...

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Cheesy leeks

Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken - especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters. This recipe makes enough for...

Author: Justine Pattison

Chive 'n' Garlic Corn

Our Test Kitchen created this fresh tasting corn side dish as a great way to dress up frozen corn.

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Creamy Squash Casserole

This is so easy to prepare. With squash, carrots and stuffing mix, it's an excellent holiday side dish.-Sue Moore, Columbiana, Ohio

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Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

Rissoni, also known as semi di melone, or any other short soup pasta can be used for this dish.

Author: Lindsay Perejma

Lentil Bread

Lentils pack a little extra protein and fiber to this fragrant and flavorful brad shared by Mike Buescher from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Writes Mike, "I grew...

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Herbed Green Beans

From Marshfield, Missouri, Bernice Morris writes, "The herb butter makes this green bean side dish so pleasant. I always serve it with a ham dinner...don't...

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Creole Stuffed Tomatoes

One of my hobbies is cooking and trying out different foods. This recipe is something I created years ago and have made many times since.

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Lemon Pepper Vegetables

Our Test Kitchen tossed together this colorful side dish that's sure to brighten up any dinner table. The mild seasoning lets the veggies' fresh flavors...

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Homemade Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

This recipe is a great favorite at our house. We use it on all of our garden salads because it blends so well with fresh fruits and vegetables. We enjoy...

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Quick Marinated Mushrooms

This recipe came to me from a dear friend. I use these flavorful mushrooms as a side dish or to garnish an entree. They're always a big hit at potlucks....

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Vegetable Rice Medley

WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because...

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Pistachio Orange Asparagus

We're so pleased to have finally gotten an asparagus bed established! Now when I have a bounty of those tender spears, I pull out this recipe. Orange and...

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Steamed Broccoli

I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli....

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Spiced Acorn Squash

Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created many of those dishes in the slow cooker. This treatment...

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Apricot Ginger Acorn Squash

Sweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It's a treat-but has hardly any butter, and low sodium....

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Raisin Studded Apple Stuffing

This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in...

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Creamed Spinach & Pearl Onions

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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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