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Onion Barley Casserole

Submitted by: Elaine Kremenak 
MY HUSBAND and I grew up on plain hearty foods, and we both learned early on that simple food, well prepared, maintains good health. I always felt I was giving my family the best when I prepared this dish. They loved the nutty flavor and chewy texture of the barley, and it was a delicious departure from rice as a side dish. --Elaine Kremenak Grants Pass, Oregon 

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Mushroom Wild Rice Bake

Submitted by: Lynn Kidder 
Wild rice is an important part of Minnesota history. This is an excellent-tasting dish and a very easy way to prepare wild rice. 

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Barley Casserole

Submitted by: Alice Kaluzy 
'Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes,' informs Alice Kaluzy of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 'This casserole was my first attempt at cooking with barley, The results were as yummy and comforting as I'd remembered.' 

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Apricot Barley Casserole

Submitted by: Diane Swink 
It doesn't take long to put together this pretty side dish dotted with dried apricots and golden raisins. Then just pop it into the oven and enjoy the aroma! Diane Swink of Signal Mountain, Tennessee writes, 'My mother was a farm girl who helped feed the threshers during harvesttime. They always asked for seconds of this.' 

Mixed Vegetable Bake

Submitted by: Carolyn Woodall 
Carolyn Woodall of Roxboro, North Carolina combines convenient frozen veggies with crunchy water chestnuts and chopped celery in this cheesy side dish topped with cracker crumbs. 

Vegetable Cheese Bake

Submitted by: Barbara Lantz 
You can't go wrong with creamed veggies in a cheese sauce. What a delight! 

Pea and Broccoli Bake

Submitted by: Pat Waymire 
'When I'm pressed for time, I find this take-along casserole is easy to fix,' writes Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio. 'The crouton-topped combination is not only attractive but tasty, too.' 

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Cheddar Mushroom Macaroni

Submitted by: Barbara Williams 
This is my favorite dish to bring to church dinners, and whenever we have a carry-in at work, I'm asked to make it. I discovered the recipe several years ago. The rich creamy taste keeps it on my list of favorites. My husband even loves it cold! -Barbara Williams, Shady Dale, Georgia 

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Colorful Veggie Bake

Submitted by: Lisa Radelet 
It's impossible to resist this cheesy casserole with a golden crumb topping sprinkled over colorful vegetables. A versatile side that goes with any meat, Mom has relied on this favorite to round out many family meals. For a taste twist, try varying the veggies. -Lisa Radelet, Boulder, Colorado 

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Colorful Vegetable Bake

Submitted by: Betty Brown 
'My sister gave me the recipe for this side dish years ago, and it's become a favorite in our household,' writes Betty Brown from Buckley, Washington. Chock-full of colorful veggies, it's delicious and feeds a crowd. 
 
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