Connie Staal doesn't have to ring the dinner bell twice when these Western-style beans are on the menu. Using lean ground beef makes the entree lighter...
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There were no refrigerators or freezers when I grew up, so we were eager to taste those first fresh vegetables from the garden-especially when served with...
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This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.-Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee
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This casserole is one of my favorites. My family often requests it and it is a great way to use up yellow squash!-Mae Kruis, Gallup, New Mexico
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"I was delighted to discover this rich casserole years ago when we had a large asparagus patch," recalls Nancy Thibodeau of Overgaard, Arizona. "It's so...
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For special occasions (like my husband's birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine comfort food. -Jo Ann...
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My Italian mother remembers her mother making this potato gnocchi recipe for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which...
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These beans are one of my favorite side dishes. I serve them at our church steak dinner. A smattering of onions can be used to pep up the mild flavor of...
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I like to make this side dish when I want to add some color to my meal. The touch of maple syrup is a nice surprise and so compatible with the carrot flavor....
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I created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach change their minds after the first...
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I often fix this comforting dish for my grown children when they visit. They love it when I double the recipe so they can take leftovers home! This recipe...
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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always...
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I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the five cans called for. The sauce makes any combination...
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When my family was snowed in one time, we had to make do with what we had on hand, so I was able to put this recipe together. I find that it is very versatile...
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As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus,...
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I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up with Creole seasoning and pepper to give it a boost...
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When Mom didn't couldn't get sweet potatoes in Zimbabwe, she substituted this creamy casserole, adding sweetness and spice to butternut squash. It soon...
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My grandmother always served this pudding for holidays and family reunions. Everyone loves it. Corn pudding is a popular side dish on Maryland's eastern...
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If you get all the chopping done the night before, it's smooth sailing when company arrives the next day. "Just prepare this casserole in advance, and...
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Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.
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My family is addicted to this yummy, crunchy side. I like to make it in the summer with farm-fresh corn! -Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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Kathy Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes of her Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, "Don't be fooled by the simplicity; this is so good. I made it at least...
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A nice side for winter meat entrees, this bright and flavorful dish is a delicious way to get your greens onto any table. The simple list of ingredients...
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My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son joined the operation. When our church cookbook was...
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I take this dish to Thanksgiving family gatherings, and it's requested every year. -Cynthia Edmiston, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
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This tomato salad is a summertime must. The standout dressing takes these tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This recipe tastes wonderful with new potatoes fresh from the garden. The well-seasoned potato chunks are an excellent side dish for fish, poultry or meat....
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Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests) heartily approved of this new potluck favorite....
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Bacon, cheddar and sour cream turn ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary twice baked potato casserole. It's one of our family's beloved standards for...
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This recipe is a fresh-tasting, nicely seasoned vegetable side dish that's a cinch to prepare. It puts to good use those tender, garden-fresh asparagus...
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The first time I made this rich side dish for a big family meal, it was an instant hit. When everyone had eaten their fill, there was a lively discussion...
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Made with zucchini, these are a tasty change of pace from ordinary potato pancakes. Add a little shredded onion to give them a savory kick. -Charlotte...
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Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana adds rosemary, garlic and lemon peel to this rich potato side dish, making it special enough for guests.
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Roasted carrots with Moroccan spice blend. Fast and easy, and pairs well with any meat!
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At our house, we add sausage and a little steak sauce to this cornbread dressing for a meal that warms our cold winter nights. -Mandy Nall, Montgomery,...
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My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. -Jennifer Bley, Austin,...
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Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking here in North Carolina. Combined with russet potatoes, this recipe makes simple mashed potatoes a very...
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Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will complement just about any...
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A lot of folks say they don't like spinach-until they try this super side dish. Everyone who has ever tasted it has loved it.-Karen Wald, Dalton, Ohio
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Here's an easy dressing that's perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it's in the slow cooker, you're free to turn your attention to the other dishes....
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This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction,...
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This fennel salad is a favorite of my wife's. Preserved lemon may be difficult to find, but the salad is still delicious without it. -Jason Purkey, Ocean...
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On holidays, a friend serves these creamy, cheesy potatoes when we gather together to celebrate with lifelong friends and grown children. -Carol Blue,...
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I received this recipe for bacon-wrapped potatoes years ago from a friend. It's a delicious new twist to a baked potato. I recently served these potatoes...
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Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri...
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Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating it, the fast, easy dish is always a...
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One day I wanted to serve zucchini as a side dish-but I didn't have the time to slice and deep-fry it. So I came up with these fritters instead! They go...
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