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Zesty Broccoli

Submitted by: Louisa Kemyan 
I'VE BEEN a vegetarian for over 20 years and often experiment with flavors compatible to the many vegetables I prepare. My nephew, who lived with me a year while going to graduate school, thought this was one of my best creations. It's not only beautiful, it's delicious and nutritious, too. -Louiza Kemyan, Palm Springs, California 

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Zesty Pita Chips

Submitted by: Katina Tanner 
If you're trying to snack healthier these days, give Katina Tanner's recipe a try. Her crispy pita wedges are a low-sodium substitute for salty commercial chips, and their zippy seasoning is a fun alternative to creamy dips. She bakes batches of her satisfying nibbles in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 

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Zesty Carrot Bake

Submitted by: Grace Yaskovic 
For a fun vegetable dish, try these tender carrots in a sauce that gets its zip from horseradish. With a crunchy crumb topping and comforting sauce, it will tempt even those who usually don't care for cooked carrots. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey 

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Zesty Rice 'N' Bean Casserole

Submitted by: Daphne Blandford 
A savory mix of seasonings adds zip to Daphne Blandford's satisfying dish that's loaded with beans, rice, vegetables and cheese. 'We enjoy it as a light entree with garlic bread and fresh spinach salad,' she notes from Gander, Newfoundland. 'It also makes a super side dish at potluck gatherings.' 

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Zesty French Dressing

Submitted by: LaVonne Hegland 
'The ingredients in this special French dressing are ones you likely have on hand,' assures LaVonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota. 'Whip up a batch whenever you need it.' 

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Zesty Grilled Corn

Submitted by: Deb McCaffery 
This recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser at summer gatherings. It's easy to make the day before and just pop on the grill during the picnic. 

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Colorful Vegetable Saute

Submitted by: Regena Hofer 
This fresh-tasting mixture is so pretty and tasty--and a great way to enjoy your garden's bounty. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a pleasant crunch to the savory saute. I love to cook and find that trying out new recipes for my large collection is one of my favorite 'jobs'! 

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Sweet Carrots

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season with butter, brown sugar, vinegar and a sprinkling of chives. The carrots are not only colorful, but they taste good, too. 

Soybean Succotash

Submitted by: CHRISTINECHAPPELL 
Instead of using lima beans I like to use soybeans to make a succotash. 

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Zesty Red Potatoes

Submitted by: Marilyn Weaver 
The crushed red pepper comes through in these zippy potatoes shared by Marilyn Weaver of Sparks, Maryland. 'This dish is good with or without the onion,' she promises. 'Either way, you're not likely to have leftovers.' 
 
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