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Sweet Potato Puffs

EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them. These puffs are...

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Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets

Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. -Gina...

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Heavenly Baked Sweet Potatoes

The taste of this recipe is so amazing! Everytime I fix this my family is always commenting on how wonderful it smells and can't wait to eat it! It has...

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

This squash is outstanding as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to create a simple, healthy main dish. It's easy and so tasty! I like...

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Makeover Hash Brown Casserole

I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while nixing a lot of the fat. -Kelly Kirby, Westville,...

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Homemade Cream Style Corn

My son-in-law isn't a creamed corn enthusiast. But ever since he tried mine, he asks me to make it. It's so much better than canned corn, and nearly as...

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Cashew Cauliflower and Leek Gratin

My family loves this cauliflower gratin. It's different than scalloped potatoes and healthier with the added vegetables, and the cashew milk and cashew...

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Swiss Mushroom Pie

"I needed a before-dinner snack, so I conjured this up with ingredients that I had at home," remarks Rita Weaver of Lakewood, Washington. "It was enjoyed...

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Cranberry Walnut Sweet Potatoes

If you ask me, the best part of a holiday dinner is the sweet potatoes! You can make the sauce up to a day ahead-just leave out the walnuts until you're...

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Peas in Cheese Sauce

Mom dresses up convenient frozen peas with a quick-to-fix cheese sauce that our family loves.

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Apple a Day Casserole

This sweet-tart casserole is a fun change of pace from traditional vegetable side dishes. It's super-quick to prepare if you use a food processor to slice...

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

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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Beef and Potato Boats

Meet the Cook: Back when I was teaching elementary school (I'm now a busy stay-at-home mom to our two youngsters, 7 and 2), my class would put together...

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Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples

This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make it ahead, allow it to cool...

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Basil Green Beans

Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean...

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Sourdough Dressing

While we love our traditional Thanksgiving recipes, sometimes we want to change things up. This sourdough stuffing is a fun twist on an old favorite. Whenever...

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Unfried Refried Beans

"Refried beans were a staple in our home when I was growing up, but the dish my dad made called for crisp bacon and bacon fat," writes Michelle Martinez...

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears

This year I decided to create this roasted Brussels sprouts with pears recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. This easy dish uses only a handful of ingredients...

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Picnic Baked Beans

I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned flavor and are a real crowd-pleaser. I like...

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Spiced Carrots with Pistachios

Satisfy everyone during the holidays with this side that mixes carrots with pistachios and raisins. It's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, too. -Taste...

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Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Creamy mozzarella and Swiss cheeses create the base for these tasty veggies, while a hint of cayenne pepper gives them a kick guests will adore. -Jenn...

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Garden Medley

Just a few simple seasonings are all that's needed to dress up these fresh vegetables. For the best flavor, saute them just until crisp-tender.

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Asian Noodles

This simple dish is a good accompaniment for grilled chicken or tofu.

Author: Christine L.

Garlic Teriyaki Edamame

One of my favorite sushi restaurants had this yummy edamame dish, so I tried to duplicate it at home. I think I came pretty close.

Author: CRAZY4SUSHI

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary

This is classic comfort food that tastes great and makes your house smell welcoming on a Sunday afternoon. It accompanies so many things, and can be easily...

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Italian Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish. The perfect accompaniment for any main course, meat, fish or chicken.

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Refried Beans and Rice

My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day using just what I had on hand.-Wanda...

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Makeover Au Gratin Hash Browns

This made over dish has nearly two-thirds less fat and saturated fat than the original recipe and 40% fewer calories! Cholesterol was reduced by more than...

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Basil Garlic Green Beans

These are a result of getting my son, Mark, to eat green beans. He loves them extra garlicky. -Jenny Witcraft, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Zucchini Garlic Pasta

My Italian neighbor gave me the ingredients for this salad, but he didn't have the measurements written down. I experimented and came up with this recipe,...

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Portobello Mushroom Saute

It's guaranteed this festive vegetable medley will have guests asking for seconds. The portobello's intense flavor and firm texture make the nutritious...

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Carrots with Rosemary Butter

These appealing carrots from Veronica Callaghan of Glastonbury, Connecticut are simple, yet savory. Just steam and toss with Veronica's homemade rosemary...

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Easy Baked Corn

This simple side dish featuring corn will be requested often by your family.-Kim McLaughlin, New Concord, Ohio

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Seasoned Potato Wedges

These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to french fries or baked potatoes. They go...

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Hash Brown Potato Salad

Frozen hash browns pare down prep time for this quick mayonnaise potato salad from Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas. "It's so easy to make in a hurry because...

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Herb Vegetable Medley

This pretty Herb Vegetable Medley is dressed for company or a special at-home dinner with flecks of basil and thyme. It makes the perfect side for grilled...

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Potluck Baked Beans

This recipe has remained a long-time favorite for picnics and family get-togethers. For those not watching their fat intake, add cheddar and Parmesan cheese....

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Dauphinoise potatoes

These creamy, garlicky dauphinoise potatoes recipe will make a fabulous side dish for any Sunday roast. There isn't an easier side dish in the world! Each...

Author: Mike Robinson

Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute

In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish-and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." -Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood,...

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Greek Style Stuffed Acorn Squash

With a truckload of acorn squash in my pantry, I wanted to make stuffed squash in lots of different ways. A bottle of Greek seasoning got my creativity...

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Brown Sugar Squash

You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey, what's not to love? One tester even said...

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Three Rice Pilaf

My family's favorite rice dish is this tempting medley of white, brown and wild rice. I prepare it as a side dish or a stuffing. In fall I add chopped...

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Parmesan Vegetable Saute

"I came up with this recipe one evening when I didn't have enough time to make pasta primavera," recalls Caroline Sperry in Shelby Township, Michigan....

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Sage Dressing Patties

These pretty little patties are loaded with flavor and hold their shape well. Celery, onion, bread crumbs and seasonings cook up tender.

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Dilled Carrots & Green Beans

"I never ate carrots before this, but this is a hit with my family and me. It's great for entertaining, too." Harriett Lee - Glasgow, MT

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Healthy Roasted Asparagus

Kelley Casey of Fairfax, Virginia highlights the garden-fresh taste of asparagus with a mild lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese in this delicious side...

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Deluxe Mashed Potatoes

When it comes to mashed potatoes recipes, this is one of my favorites because they can be made ahead, refrigerated and then popped into the oven just prior...

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Campfire Foil Potatoes

These potatoes are an excellent complement to chicken. We look forward to the tender cheesy potatoes, which also cook easily in foil.-Michelle Isenhoff,...

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Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)

Red cabbage is one of my family's favorite German dishes! It goes well with many meat dishes, especially those served for special occasions. The longer...

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Crunchy Honey Glazed Butternut Squash

I'm now required to bring this to every family gathering during the holidays because it's so awesome! Why not start a new tradition for your family? -Sarah...

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