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Turkey Stuffing Casserole

Looking for an all-in-one meal to serve at your next potluck? You'll love this recipe that includes instruction on how to make an excellent stuffing and gravy. It's a go-to dish in our house and reminds...

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Tomato Basil Linguine

Hot pasta is tossed with a fresh-tasting sauce that includes tomatoes, basil and Brie cheese in this deliciously different dish. It's very pretty, too. Even when it cools off, this pasta tastes great....

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Baked Two Cheese & Bacon Grits

In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After playing around with this recipe, I took it to my first family party as a newlywed, and it was a huge hit. This recipe has become...

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Spinach Blueberry Salad

Blueberries are a fun surprise in this salad. I received the recipe from a co-worker's wife, and it's become one of my favorites. -Heidi Gilleland, Lees Summit, Missouri

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Cran Orange Couscous Salad

I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen...

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Easy Sweet & Sour Beets

The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They're a must on my family's Christmas menu. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina

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Noodle Kugel (Dairy)

This is a slightly sweet noodle pudding. It can be served as a side dish, at brunch, or after a fast such as Yom Kippur.

Author: Ann Davis

Cauliflower Lettuce Salad

This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one of my family's most-requested recipes.

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Green Bean Stir Fry

Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and casseroles," says Robin Joss from Ashburn, Virginia. "With a sesame seed crunch,...

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Apple Walnut Slaw

A co-worker shared this slaw recipe with me. Now it's a favorite at my house, too. Apples, walnuts and raisins are a fun way to dress up coleslaw. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Roasted Asparagus With Thyme

This is good-for-you spring-time side dish is so easy to prepare, yet the simply seasoned spears look appealing enough to serve guests or take to carry-in dinner. -Sharon Leno Keansburg, New Jersey

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Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. -Cynthia...

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Cheesy Chiles Rellenos

I got this meatless main dish recipe in South Dakota. It also makes a good side dish. I live on a cattle ranch and cook three meals a day, so I'm always interested in finding different recipes.-Mary Morrow,...

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Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup

I love this roasted butternut squash because it's marvelous served hot or cold and it's loaded with flavor from garlic, ginger and leeks. -Marie Willette, Bellows Falls, Vermont

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Winter Squash Casserole

Years ago, our vegetable garden kept us well-supplied all year long. Dad stored huge piles of potatoes and squash in the coldest part of the basement. In winter the squash was so hard. Mother sometimes...

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Vegetable Rice Casserole

"This is my family's favorite side dish any tome of year. It's especially good when fresh produce is in season," says Marcia Nelson from Ponca City, Oklahoma. Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness to the...

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Fruit & Spinach Salad

The combination of sweet fruit and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. -Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina

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Party Potatoes

These creamy tasty potatoes can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to pop them in the oven (I often do that). The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded...

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Watercress & Orange Salad

Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch to the greens and oranges. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

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Winning Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake

This recipe is a different - and tasty - way to serve sweet potatoes. It goes well with ham, turkey or chicken.

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Portuguese Favas

Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce.

Author: J. Pacheco

Easy Grilled Squash

This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make it when I am grilling steak or chicken. -Esther Horst, Monterey, Tennessee

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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-dunk at potlucks. -Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

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Maple Butternut Squash

For a simple, yet unique Thanksgiving side dish, try this spicy-sweet squash bake from Rene Powell of Annapolis, Maryland. "You can also substitute spaghetti squash or acorn squash, but butternut is our...

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Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

I developed this recipe completely by accident. I was making my usual stuffed potatoes and was in a hurry. So instead of mashing the potatoes, I just tossed everything together. My family and friends actually...

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Merry Berry Salad

Dried cranberries, crunchy apple chunks and toasted almonds dress up this crisp green salad. It's drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing that's a snap to blend. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Apricot Salad

Colorful gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children didn't know if it should be a salad or dessert, with its smooth texture and delicate flavor.-Fae...

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Ginger Beets and Carrots

I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy the end-of-the-garden harvest. Plus, the ginger adds great flavor and health benefits. -Courtney...

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Onions Au Gratin

Most everyone cooks with onions, but few think of serving them as a vegetable side dish. My family really loves this recipe.-Christine Halandras, Meeker, Colorado

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Vegetable Quinoa

"My family really enjoys this hearty dish," writes Kate Selner from her home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. "It makes a delicious side with grilled chicken or a filling main course when served with a salad...

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Frozen Cranberry Salad

I grew up in rural northwestern Montana, where my three sisters and I made meals and prepared food for 4-H contests. I've always loved cooking, and as the administrator of a retirement residence, I enjoy...

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Zucchini Tomato Bake

This flavorful side makes the most of those bountiful tomatoes and zucchinis. Melted Swiss cheese and sour cream lend a touch of decadence to this healthy and appealing dish. - Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown,...

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Rich and Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Here's a great way to dress up brussels sprouts. Almonds give this rich creamy dish a nutty texture and flavor.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

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Potato Puff

This wonderfully rich potato casserole complements a variety of main courses. I've shared the recipe with so many people, I can almost recite it by heart!

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Ramen Noodle Cranberry Coleslaw

The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and children love this dish, and I'm often asked to bring it to potlucks and other big dinners. Refrigerate...

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Fennel Potato Au Gratin

The tender potato slices in this cozy casserole have a mild fennel flavor with a hint of nutmeg. Add a creamy sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan, and you have a homey side dish your family will ask for...

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Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The Yukon Golds give this dish a rich, buttery color and a hearty texture. It's sure to be a hit! -Marilyn Geary-Symons, Portland, Oregon

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Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this creamy salad. -Faye Huff, Longview, Washington

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So Sweet Squash Pickles

These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to relish! The colorful blend of yellow squash, sweet red pepper and chopped onion...

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Easy Creamed Spinach

This delicious recipe is a life-saver during the holidays, when time is short. With only three ingredients, it's also easy to double.-Sherri Hoover, Perth Road, Ontario

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Honey Spiced Acorn Squash

"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra...

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Broccoli with Sauteed Red Pepper

Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.

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Chili Cheese Corn

"I got this yummy corn recipe from a co-worker more than 10 years ago," writes Nadene Melton from Euless, Texas. "It's so easy and tasty that it's become a favorite in our family-especially for holidays...

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Seasoned Oven Baked Fries

With fewer than five ingredients and in less than 30 minutes, you can whip up tasty homemade fries for an anytime side. -Pat Fredericks, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Sweet Sour Red Cabbage

The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn't quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting, I came up with this recipe that's now my fall comfort food. As a side, it's compatible with a variety...

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Pasta e Olio

This is a quick recipe. Good, too! The main ingredients are oil and butter,the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes enhance the flavors.

Author: MARBALET

Carrots and Snow Peas

This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark to the vegetables. -Cheryl Donnely, Arvada, Colorado

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Ranch Potato Casserole

We operate a busy fruit farm. I cook every day for my family, so I appreciate this dish for another reason-I can put it together a day ahead and bake it just before we're ready to eat. -Lydia Schnitzler,...

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Wild Rice Mushroom Bake

The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions. -Jann Marie Foster, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Mandarin Orange Salad

This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending...

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