Every cook has a few recipes that consistently draw compliments at gatherings. This collection focuses on those dependable favorites that travel well, hold up on a buffet table, and tend to disappear quickly.
Vintage Watergate Salad
Take a trip back in time with this old favorite Vintage Watergate Salad recipe! Just 5 little ingredients make up this nostalgic pistachio fluff that’s been a favorite of our family for decades.
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Green Bean Casserole
What’s the one dish you can expect to find on thousands of Southern holiday tables? Well, it’s Green Bean Casserole, of course! This well-loved classic features green beans in a creamy sauce topped with crispy fried onions. Get your serving on the first round because it’s almost always gone before seconds!
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
My Black Bean and Corn Salad is a refreshing mix of fresh and canned vegetables that comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking at all. It’s a delicious low-fat, high-protein dish that’s great for picnics, cookouts, or weeknight dinners!
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Easy Ham and Noodle Casserole
Use your leftover Easter ham to whip up a delicious weeknight dinner with my recipe for Easy Ham and Noodle Casserole! This comfort food dish features egg noodles and ham in a cheesy, creamy sauce.
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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is one of my most dependable side dishes. With its creamy base and golden, buttery topping, it always gets compliments from friends and family. The recipe takes just a few minutes of preparation and works just as well for family weeknight dinners as it does for holiday meals.
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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
If you enjoy a loaded baked potato, you’ll love this casserole! It’s full of potatoes and loaded with the flavors of bacon, cheese, garlic, and sour cream. Now, how could you go wrong with that? And you’ll have this delicious Loaded Baked Potato Casserole ready for the table in under an hour!
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Classic Macaroni Salad
This Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a fast and easy family favorite. Its tart flavors and creamy, crunchy texture make it the perfect side dish for brightening up almost any menu!
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Black Eyed Pea Salad
My Southern marinated Black Eyed Pea Salad is a versatile and effortless side dish for your next picnic or potluck dinner. It takes 15 minutes to make and lasts for days in the fridge. You’ll love the earthy flavor from the peas combined with the bright, tangy marinade!
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John Wayne Casserole
There’s just something about casseroles that draws people to the table. And when the recipe has a name as bold as “John Wayne Casserole,” you know it’s gonna be good. This dish is packed with layers of ground beef and cheese, all baked together on top of a biscuit crust. It’s a guaranteed winner!
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Raspberry Jello Mold (Polly’s Pink Stuff)
This Raspberry Jello Mold (“Polly’s Pink Stuff”) is a festive retro recipe that was my grandmother’s specialty, served for every holiday dinner.
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.