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Fruit Salad in a Pineapple Boat

A sweet, summery treat that looks as good as it tastes! No one, young or old, will be able to resist this healthy fruit salad. Amy Short, Lesage, WV

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Orange and Olives Salad

My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and simple to make. And it looks pretty on the...

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Tangy Bacon Green Beans

My grandmother's Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads. -Sharon Tipton,...

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Marinated Brussels Sprouts

"This unique relish adds a lively twist to any dinner," assures Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada

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Fire and Ice Tomatoes

You won't miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It's well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy....

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Contest Winning Fried Green Tomatoes

A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are...

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Pierogi Skillet

With sauerkraut, cabbage, onion and egg noodles, this dish has all the flavor of traditional pierogi but without all the work of making the dumplings....

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Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Mushrooms

A flexible sugar snap side dish for two. Modify the amounts as needed.

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Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is a fun change of...

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Fried Apple Rings

Four ingredients and a skillet are all that you'll need for these delightful apple rings that Mary Jane Ruther cooks in her Trenton, New Jersey kitchen....

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Mushroom Wild Rice

This is one of my favorite recipes from my mother. With only seven ingredients, it's quick to assemble in the morning before I leave for work. By the time...

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Grits Casserole

Grits is a main ingredient for many Southern meals. I've had this recipe for years and never grow tired of it. It's especially good to serve on a lazy...

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Need a fast but upscale side? Just a few ingredients give fresh asparagus wonderful flavor. -Marilyn Brown, Pooler, Georgia

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Swiss Potato Kugel

I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I thoroughly enjoy planning a sumptuous dinner...

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Cheddar Cheese Mashed Potatoes

A sweet potato added to the usual Yukon golds gives these cheesy potatoes a slightly sweet flavor and nice rich color. No one will believe they're lighter....

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Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes

When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with sour cream, ranch dressing, melted...

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Onions on the Grill

It's almost hard to believe that such a satisfying side dish can be so easy to make. This recipe calls for just four basic ingredients.-Pattie Ann Forssberg,...

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Minty Peas and Onions

Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone...

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Broccoli Parmesan

Jessie Sarrazin of Livingston, Montana shares her oh-so-easy side dish that goes great with almost any entrée. Use less basil for a subtle flavor, and...

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Broccoli & Horseradish Sauce

This flavorful vegetable recipe is a family favorite. We usually serve it alongside prime rib for holidays and special occasions.

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Grilled Summer Squash

Grilling food in foil packets creates steam so food cooks in its own juices, which makes the contents flavorful and lower in fat. Best of all: no cleanup!...

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Three Cheese Potato Souffle

Everyday mashed potatoes become appealingly elegant in Kathy Kittell's extra-cheesy souffle. "This casserole bakes up fluffy and golden-and makes a perfect...

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Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed 'em together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love with burgers. Locally sourced ingredients...

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Golden Carrot Coins

Once you try this simple yet scrumptious side dish, you'll never serve plain carrots again!-Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee

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Maduros

This recipe is one of the most simple ways to cook (ripe) plantains. Platanos maduros (fried sweet plantains) topped with sea salt make for a sweet and...

Author: Mig

Potatoes O'Brien

I usually serve these colorful potatoes for breakfast but they're great as a tasty potato side dish for just about any meal. My family often asks me to...

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Green Beans with Tomatoes

For a fast and flawless side dish, you'll need just three ingredients to fix this recipe.-Suzie Salle, Renton, Washington

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Zesty Carrot Bake

For a fun vegetable dish, try these tender carrots in a sauce that gets its zip from horseradish. With a crunchy crumb topping and comforting sauce, it...

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Garlic & Chive Mashed Red Potatoes

My husband loved the mashed potatoes at a local resturant, so I came up with this recipe that he loves!

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Broccoli and Swiss Bake

Instead of pairing broccoli with cheddar cheese, I decided to use Swiss. This creamy side dish is especially comforting on cool evenings.-Philip Stent,...

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Braised & Creamy Vidalia Onions

In Georgia where sweet Vidalia onions are king, I make big batches of creamy onions as a side dish for grilled chicken and beef. - Elaine Opitz, Marietta,...

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Spinach Rice Bake

This is one of my best, most requested spinach recipes. It's tasty.-Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

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Shoepeg Corn Casserole

This comforting side dish makes a creamy accompaniment to most any main course. Not only can you double the recipe for larger crowds, but you can use reduced-fat...

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Zesty Coleslaw

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Sauteed Apples and Raisins

On a chilly morning, this fruity side dish warms you up. It complements just about anything you'd choose to serve for breakfast or brunch, such as the...

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Creamy Penne Pasta

This pasta recipe is so easy and so good! Wonderful made with crab, shrimp or chicken. You can also use fat free cream cheese if you're watching calories....

Author: Toni

Comforting Potato Casserole

After enjoying this creamy, snazzed-up potato casserole at a wedding dinner, my daughters and I asked the caterer to share the recipe. Because it can be...

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Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous...

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Seasoned Couscous

"Partner it with delicious Seasoned Couscous, and you have a winner," Ruth says. Flecked with basil and parsley, the speedy stovetop side dish comes together...

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Vegetable Noodle Casserole

If you're looking for a filling side dish, this recipe fits the bill. It combines nutritious vegetables and hearty noodles in a delectable cream sauce....

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Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this grilled salad that comes with its own fireworks. -Ashley...

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Carrot Raisin Pilaf

"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania....

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Sweet 'n' Spicy Roasted Corn

In Bryan, Texas, Erin Littlefield saves herself the trouble of husking those ears of sweet corn she brings to family picnics and get-togethers with this...

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Three Potato Salad

This pretty salad - made with white, red and sweet potatoes - tastes as good as it looks. The mild dill dressing enhances the tender spuds and onion, especially...

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Cheesy Squash

I'm a retired police officer and now a deputy sheriff who loves to cook. But with my busy schedule, I must rely on speedy side dishes like this one. The...

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Garden Fresh Rainbow Chard

Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you greens with garlic and red onion. -Taste...

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Carrot Broccoli Casserole

This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce, then layered with cracker crumbs. Even kids...

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Rosemary Red Potatoes

Great with steak or any meat, this is one of our best-loved potato "sidekicks." Sometimes I add sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced fresh zucchini tossed...

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Green Beans with Red Pepper

"This is one of our favorite in-a-snap side dishes," writes Tracey Medeiros of Atlanta, Georgia. It's also a beautiful addition to any holiday plate.

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Sweet And Sour Kraut

Folks who aren't fond of the "sour" in sauerkraut will enjoy this vacation sweetened with brown sugar and priced at 29 cents a serving. "This side dish...

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