Pasta, Rice & Grain Side Dishes

Like pasta and rice, couscous makes a delicious base for a salad. Add 1/2 cup of currants or raisins to the salad while the couscous is still warm, if you like a sweeter taste.

Roger D., Scott, Louisiana

This dish is delicious and totally vegetarian friendly.

An absolutely scrumptious ground turkey dish that's simple to make -- even picky eaters will love it.

This delicious Asian dish is great as a side or an entree.

A quick and delicious variation on an old favorite.

A vegetarian friendly noodle dish that everyone will love.

A delicious three cheese macaroni for cheese lovers everywhere.

This is not only a vegetarian main dish but can be a side dish with grilled meat or fish, or even store-bought roasted chicken.

From the kitchen of: Fran Podlesney, Springfield, Virginia

From the kitchen of: Holly Nguyen, Hillsboro, Oregon

From the kitchen of Shayne Anderson, Cleburne,Texas