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Grandma Cornbread Dressing

My grandmother always made this cornbread dressing for holiday dinners and for family gatherings at other times of th...

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Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

This turkey recipe uses orange wedges and aromatics to add flavor, while a champagne broth works its magic to keep th...

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Basic Mashed Potatoes

This mashed potato recipe is perfect if you're looking for good, old-fashioned mashed potatoes. Made with Idaho potat...

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Turkey Pot Pie

A classic turkey pot pie, made easy using refrigerated pie crust, is the best use for leftover turkey ever to come al...

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Buttery Cranberry Pie

Great for the holidays- once you serve this pie, everyone wants seconds! Try a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top whil...

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Caramel Apple Cranberry Pie

I wanted a pie that combined the best-loved flavors of the season: apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg! We had ...

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Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

This amazing apple pie recipe belonged to my grandmother. I have never seen another one quite like it! It will always...

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Brown Family Favorite Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie has a walnut streusel topping that is optional. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.

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Buttermilk Pie

This creamy buttermilk pie is a wonderful old-fashioned dessert. I often bake two and freeze one to have on hand for ...

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Cranberry Streusel Pie

A delightfully tart cranberry pie with a yummy walnut streusel topping.

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French Onion Green Bean Casserole

The iconic green bean casserole is reworked with the flavors of French onion soup -- caramelized onions and Gruyere c...

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Home-style Macaroni and Cheese

A Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon is mixed with macaroni pasta, topped with bread crumbs, and ba...

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Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

This baked sweet potato casserole topped with a delicious pecan topping is so good and creamy — my family begs me t...

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Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole

A great make-ahead recipe, and a nice amount of extra flavor instead of your standard mashed.

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Garlic Potatoes Gratin

An unbelievable rich twist on au gratin potatoes, this casserole develops a caramelized, cheesy, roasted-garlic crust...

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Amazing Spinach Artichoke Casserole

This is a family favorite...spinach, fresh mushrooms, artichokes and cheeses make up a mouth-watering side dish that ...

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Absolutely Delicious Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

This green bean casserole is made from scratch with frozen green beans, fresh cremini mushrooms, onion, and herbs wit...

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

This scalloped corn is a delicious, country-style creamed corn casserole — it's a family favorite!

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Caprese Appetizer

These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer f...

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Super Easy Hummus

Learn how to make homemade hummus with this super easy recipe that only takes minutes. Great with veggies or pita chi...

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Classic Savory Deviled Eggs

These classic deviled eggs are delightful. They're stuffed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and vine...

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Simply Guacamole

This is so easy and so good. It's always the hit of the party and it's gone before anything else on the table.

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Triple Dipped Fried Chicken

This fried chicken batter yields the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken I have ever tasted! It has been a pi...

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BBQ Pork for Sandwiches

This is so easy and very tasty. Serve on buns with French fries or potato chips.

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Real Nawlins Muffuletta

A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh round Italian bread loves topped with sesame seeds. The spicy, tang...

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California Club Chicken Wraps

I work in a corporate office, and our cafe has a wrap station every Friday. I got hooked on the California club chick...

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp

This grilled shrimp recipe is fast and easy to prepare and destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not p...

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Chicago-Style Hot Dog

This hot dog is a Windy City classic and a big favorite with sports fans! The frank must be all-beef, the bun must be...

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Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

A jazzy way to spice up the boring basic burger that will tantalize your taste buds! Cajun spiced mayonnaise is the p...

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Quick Savory Grilled Peaches

These savory grilled peaches are quick to make, so they're an excellent summertime side dish.

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Antipasto Pasta Salad

This antipasto pasta salad is a delicious combination of pasta, meat, and cheese with a homemade dressing. It serves ...

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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

This sweet coleslaw recipe tastes like the slaw served at popular fried chicken or fish restaurants. It's excellent w...

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Authentic German Potato Salad

This is my mother's recipe for authentic German potato salad. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double...

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Red, White and Blueberry Fruit Salad

This is an easy, refreshing fruit salad recipe that's been in our family for years. We usually make it for our Fourth...

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Plum Jam Cookies

Any flavor of jam can be used in these festive holiday sandwich cookies.

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Easy Pepperoni Bread

Frozen dough makes this tasty pepperoni quick bread recipe a breeze to prepare. Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Ita...

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Slow Cooker Chili

This slow cooker chili is packed with beans, veggies, and spices. The crockpot is a great way to make this beefy chili.

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Tailgating Spicy Taco Cheese Ball

At Christmas I serve friends and family Nannie's Cheese Logs in gift trays, and this spin off on my family's Cheese L...

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Million Dollar Dip

Formerly known as 'Neiman Marcus dip,' this million dollar dip tastes just like it sounds. I've had more than a few c...

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Super Crab Sandwich

This crab sandwich is really simple but tasty and earns me rave reviews every time I make it. It's excellent for foot...

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Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Snack Mix

This sweet and crunchy snack not only tastes great but looks so appealing that when I serve it at tailgating parties,...

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Pizza Dough Pretzels

These pizza dough pretzels are perfect for when you suddenly get a craving for soft pretzels and you're not at the ma...

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Football Spread

This unusual concoction is a hit while entertaining friends during games or even parties. Serve on saltine crackers.

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Seven Layer Bars

These 7 layer bars are easy to make, and very rich. You can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) t...

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Red Skinned Potato Salad

This red-skinned potato salad has a delicious, firm texture. It's chock full of creamy red potatoes, crispy bacon, bi...

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Buttermilk Pie

This creamy buttermilk pie is a wonderful old-fashioned dessert. I often bake two and freeze one to have on hand for ...

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Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

These bacon deviled eggs with shredded Cheddar cheese are a tasty option for Easter or any get-together.

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Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

Stuffed jalapeños with a cheesy sausage filling. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!

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Seven Layer Taco Dip

This taco dip is always a big hit at parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone!

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Breaded Chicken Fingers

This chicken fingers recipe is for you if you like the taste of garlic. It is easy to make but requires time to marin...

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole With Bacon

This twice-baked potato casserole is a slight twist on an old favorite. This cheesy recipe will surely set mouths wat...

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Slider-Style Mini Burgers

This slider recipe makes tasty mini burgers that remind me of my favorite fast-food restaurant! They are a perfect ap...

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Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

These oven-baked baby back ribs are seasoned with a homemade dry rub, then glazed with barbeque sauce and baked until...

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Prize-Winning Baby Back Ribs

Cooking ribs on the grill is easy with this recipe for the most tender, delectable ribs you've ever had!

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Best Hamburger Ever

The best burger recipe for summertime grilling! This juicy burger is jam-packed with all kinds of stuff and has no ta...

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Dave Low Country Boil

Low country boil is famous in Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage...

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Homemade Sushi

Sushi rolls can be filled with any ingredients you choose. Try smoked salmon instead of imitation crabmeat. Serve wit...

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Crispy Fried Chicken

I experimented with lots of recipes over the years to find the best crispy fried chicken. This is it! It's bits and p...

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Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken

This buttermilk fried chicken is a down-home recipe I have used for years, and I thought I would share it. The butter...

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Greek Chicken

This Greek chicken recipe is great for a light summer meal. I serve it with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic ...

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Calico Bean Casserole

This calico bean casserole features kidney beans, baked beans, and butter beans combined with ground beef, bacon, and...

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Juicy Lucy Burgers

The famous Juicy Lucy burger is a favorite of Minnesotans. It's so good! You must use American cheese on this to achi...

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The Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

My husband prepares these burgers throughout the grilling season--they are incredibly juicy and flavorful. Great serv...

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New York Strip Chicago Style

New York Strip on a grill has never been easier. This recipe is easy and ingredients are usually around the house!

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Unbelievable Chicken

This unusual combination of common ingredients is fabulous! Everyone who tastes it asks me to share the recipe. You w...

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Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

These Hawaiian chicken pineapple kabobs are tender, sweet, and delicious. They're easy to make and require only a few...

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A Southern Fried Chicken

A cut-up chicken dredged in buttermilk and seasoned flour, then deep-fried to perfection.

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Skillet Cornbread

Not only does this cornbread involve less cleanup, but it promotes the ideal texture of crackly crust around moist, d...

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Jerk Chicken

Jamaica's most famous dish has to be jerk chicken, making it perfect for your Kwanzaa feast. Don't eat chicken? The s...

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Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

Gumbo is a true melting pot dish. Originating in Louisiana, it combines the cuisines and ingredients of several cultu...

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Southern Collard Greens

There’s nothing quite like Southern collard greens. Southern cooking can sometimes appear intimidating or too invol...

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West African-Inspired Chicken & Peanut Stew

Peanut stew (also maafe or mafe) is a staple in West African cuisine made from steak, lamb, or chicken with a hearty ...

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Shrimp Creole

Similar to shrimp étouffée, but with a tomato-based sauce, this recipe will transport you to the balcony-lined stre...

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Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

Baked macaroni and cheese is a quintessential Southern side dish. Though it may sounds crazy, don't skip the eggs! Wh...