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Copper Pennies

This recipe has become such a reliable standby for me that it's expected and welcomes by my friends. This dish can be served chilled for a salad or warm for a side dish. Either way it's always a hit. This...

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Colorful Spiral Pasta Salad

Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable,...

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Oven Baked Asparagus

I like to use recipes that call for fresh produce I've grown in my garden. Here's a simple way to make baked asparagus to bring out the flavor while maintaining that bright green color. -Robert Foust,...

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Rice Vegetable Medley

This recipe combines rice with frozen vegetables. The veggies are small enough for my daughter, Sara, to handle easily. The same's true of the rice, which she can pick up with her fingers.-Coleen Martin,...

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Spinach & Feta Saute

With just the right level of garlic and a pleasant mix of cheese and almonds, this quick side will brighten any plate. You could also try it stuffed in a filet. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee,...

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Contest Winning Tomato Corn Salad

Warm and colorful, this tantalizing side dish bursts with refreshing vegetable flavor. Fresh herbs and Dijon mustard add the pizzazz. - Carrie Componile, Roselle Park, New Jersey

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Cabbage Casserole

Even those who don't care for cabbage will enjoy it make this way. This tangy, creamy, comforting side dish goes exceptionally well with pork roast. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

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Green Beans with Red Peppers

"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida. "Trim the beans and julienne the pepper ahead to make this dish in a snap at...

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Mushroom Wild Rice Dish

With its nutty texture and visual appeal, you'll turn to this hearty side whenever a rice dish is in order. I've served this for more than 30 years and, over time, have learned to make enough for leftovers...

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Carrots with Dill

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Spiced Pickled Beets

With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in your house. Jars of colorful beets make great gifts, too! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron,...

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Green Beans German Style

My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always...

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Carrot Casserole

Whenever I make this dish, people rave about how good it is. One friend told me, "I don't usually eat carrots, but this is delicious!" That made my day.

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Greek Spinach Bake

Spanakopita is the Greek name for this traditional dish featuring spinach and feta cheese. You can serve it as a side dish or meatless main dish. My dad and I used to fight over the last piece. -Sharon...

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Sweet Potatoes with Apples

This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste so good baked on top of the mild sweet potatoes. -Jean Winfree, Wausau, Wisconsin

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Kasha Varnishkes

This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It's easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. -Joanne Weintraub,...

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Fried Cornmeal Mush

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Pecan Sweet Potato Bake

The luscious sweet potato pecan recipe was handed down through my husband's family, and it's become a tradition for me to serve it during the holidays. Everyone loves it! -Nanci Keatley, Salem, Oregon

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Grilled Broccoli

I started using this grilled broccoli recipe in 1987 when I began cooking light. It's been a favorite side dish ever since. With its lemon and Parmesan flavors, it once took second place in a cooking contest....

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Southwestern Rice

I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal...

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Beans & Spinach

"One of our favorite appetizers at a local restaurant is made with white beans and escarole. It's nearly impossible to find escarole where we live, so we subbed in baby spinach and were pleasantly surprised...

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Bacon 'n' Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

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Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter

I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

I coat zucchini strips with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Then I bake them until they're crispy and golden brown. Delicious! -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

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Sweet Macaroni Salad

A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people...

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Asian Style Green Beans

These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work so well together! -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish

Instead of the ever-popular garlic mashed potatoes, this unusual recipe calls for prepared horseradish. The zippy side dish would be fantastic with roast beef. -Cynthia Gobeli, Norton, Ohio

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Creamy Baked Corn

"This is an old recipe handed down from my mother-in-law and is an especially good accompaniment to roast beef," Nancy Collins relates from Clearfield, Pennsylvania. The corn is moist and creamy with a...

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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

One Thanksgiving, I lost the recipe I planned to use, so I threw this cranberry stuffing together. My cousin Sandy, a die-hard traditional stuffing fan, said this was the best stuffing she'd ever tasted!...

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Noodle Kugel

I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York

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Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad

We found fresh sugar snap peas at our town's farmers market. They make a cheerful salad with a tangy dressing. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

This garlic and basil linguine is a perfect way to use up your late-summer tomato harvest. It makes a great light supper when paired with a salad, or you can make it heartier with some chopped chicken....

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Tarragon Salad Dressing

Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.

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Sauteed Spinach and Peppers

We often steam our fresh spinach and eat it plain. But this version dressed up with red pepper, onion and garlic is a nice change. It is really quick and tasty-and pretty, too.

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Contest Winning Hot Fruit Compote

"This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a holiday brunch. It can bake right alongside the eggs, so everything is conveniently done at the same time," notes Joyce Moynihan...

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Buttered Noodles

A few pantry ingredients jazz up butter noodles in this quick side they'll ask for again and again. &dmdash;Heather Nalley, Easley, South Carolina

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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course.-Taste...

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Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food-easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. -Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

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Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix

This versatile recipe converts easily into a creamy dip or smooth dressing. It's delicious served with fresh veggies or drizzled over greens. -Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois

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Baked Beans with Pineapple

This recipe is a staple at our neighborhood's annual barbecue. -J Hindson, Victoria, British Columbia

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Orange Sweet Potatoes

"Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes-they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts," writes Bonnie Baumgardner from her home in Sylva,...

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Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

Grab all of your garden-fresh produce for this quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make the flavors shine in this wholesome quinoa side dish. -Sonali Ruder, New York,...

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.

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Honey Mustard Coleslaw

I tinkered around with a family cole slaw recipe until I arrived at this sweet & tangy combination. The packaged shredded cabbage is a real time-saver, and the honey helps the dressing come together faster....

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Stuffing Balls

This delicious side dish always remind me of special holiday dinners except these are so much faster to fix.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Double Baked Mashed Potatoes

Dress up an all-time favorite comfort food with savory fixings. This is an easy twice baked mashed potatoes recipe that delivers big flavor. Better still, you can effortlessly double or triple it for a...

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Easy Pork 'n' Beans

Friends prepared the food, including these simple yet delicious baked beans, when our daughter, Briana, married Jerad Van Der Zwaag. Chili powder enhances canned beans for a rich crowd-pleasing dish.

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Roasted Carrots & Fennel

This addictive fennel recipe is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots-as many as the pans will hold. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could taste so good? Paula Young -Tiffin, Ohio

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Chilled Marinated Asparagus

"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers," recalls Nicole LeCroy of...

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