RecipesMashed Cauliflower au Gratin Unless someone tells you, you might not know you’re eating cauliflower. Even my grandchildren love this buttery, cheesy, creamy dish that tastes like mashed potatoes. —Sandie Parker, Elk Rapids, Michigan
RecipesSteamed Veggie Bundles “In late summer, when we have an abundance of garden produce, we enjoy this medley of fresh veggies,” says Terri Mulé from Angola, New York. “Usually, we pop the packets on the grill, alongside our main dish meat, fish or poultry.”
RecipesGrilled Pattypans Just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients are all you’ll need for this scrumptious side dish. Hoisin sauce and rice wine vinegar give grilled pattypans Asian flair. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesHoneyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata I love the scent of fresh basil. It’s even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the carrots are sweetened with a touch of honey, then topped with a lively citrus-basil gremolata. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
RecipesBrussels Sprouts in Lemon Sauce I’ve been making this wonderful dish for more than 20 years. I can’t even remember where I got the recipe, but it’s a great one everyone enjoys!—Mary Ann Morgan, Cedartown, Georgia
RecipesMonterey Spaghetti I’m a working mother with two young boys. Our family leads a very active life, so I make a lot of casseroles. It’s so nice to have a hearty side dish the kids will eat. Topped with cheese and french-fried onions, this tasty spaghetti casserole recipe is a hit at our house. —Janet Hibler, Cameron, Missouri
RecipesEasy Pickled Beets “Here’s an easy way to spice up canned beets,” says Cordie Cash of Silsbee, Texas. “This is a perfect dish for large gatherings.”
RecipesBaked Sweet Potato Fries I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull them out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
RecipesVegetable Kabobs with Rice My husband and I like gardening, and these kabobs are a fun way to enjoy our fresh vegetables. They’re so easy to make and they can grill right along the main course. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
RecipesGrilled Vegetable Skewers My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way—grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer’s bounty. —Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
RecipesBeer-Cheese Green Bean Casserole Being from Wisconsin, where beer, cheese and snap beans abound, I thought I’d try a local spin on a beloved casserole. My mom deemed this even better than the traditional recipe. One point to America’s dairyland! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesPotato Kugel The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest in your potato kugel is to switch back and forth when grating the potatoes and onion in your food processor or box grater. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York
RecipesCoconut Lentils with Rice Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter’s friends would always request this dish when she came over to visit. I recommend basmati rice for this dish. —Diane Donato, Columbus, Ohio
RecipesSweet Potato Cranberry Bake In October, my husband helps harvest cranberries at a friend’s bogs, so I have access to the very freshest ingredients. Their bold autumn flavor pairs up perfectly with sweet potatoes to make a seasonal side dish my family looks forward to. —Jill Doyle, Kingston, Massachusetts
RecipesFried Okra Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and addictive! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. —Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas
RecipesBacon & Sausage Stuffing This was inspired by my mother’s stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you’re making it, and people can never seem to get enough. —Stephan-Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon