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A slice of layered strawberry jello salad with a creamy sour cream center.

Strawberry Jello Salad: A Southern Tradition

Classic Layered Strawberry Jello Salad with its dreamy sour cream layer surrounded by crushed pineapple, bananas, pecans and, of course,  loads of

Over the top of a sausage and cheese grits quiche with a slice taken out, topped with salad greens and fruit.

Easy Sausage & Cheese Grits Quiche

Creamy, smoky gouda cheese grits and spicy sausage come together to make the perfect brunch or dinner in this Easy Sausage & Cheese Grits Quiche

A bowl of potato salad inspired by a loaded baked potato.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

What's not to love when everything you love about loaded baked potatoes meets the South's favorite side dish, easy potato salad? Tender potatoes and all the

This quirky layered salad is a southern classic that never fails to be a true hit at cookouts, potlucks and family gatherings. Ridiculously and surprisingly delicious, Southern Cornbread Salad is a stunner, loaded up with layers of cornbread, marinated black eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, green onions and bell pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese and a cool and creamy buttermilk Ranch dressing.

Southern Cornbread Salad

This quirky layered salad is a southern classic that never fails to be a true hit at cookouts, potlucks and family gatherings. Ridiculously and surprisingly

7 Mexican Dips & Snacks

It's always the right time for chips, Mexican dips and snacks! From guacamole and salsa to Mexican-inspired 7 Layer Dip, Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip, Chicken

refreshing summer watermelon salad with cucumbers, feta, strawberries & jalapenos

Spicy Strawberry Watermelon Salad

This light summer watermelon salad is a refreshing combo crunchy, sweet and spicy! Bursting with ripe summer produce, Spicy Strawberry Watermelon Salad is cool

light and easy pesto pasta salad with cheese tortellini and artichokes

Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad

This easy, Italian-inspired pesto pasta salad with artichokes is the perfect quick side dish or light meal! With sun-dried plus fresh tomatoes, smooth

Mexican Street Corn Pasta with cool mayo & sour cream chile lime dressing

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Cool, creamy, with a bit of crunch and a hit of spiciness, this colorful Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad recipe with a creamy chile lime dressing has all the

Southern black eyed pea salad made with bell peppers, onion and marinated in Italian dressing

Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

This classic Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad combines the savory goodness of creamy black eyed peas with the zesty crunch of crisp red and green bell peppers and

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Easy, Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (no canned soup)

Loaded with melted cheese, sour cream and simple seasonings, this deliciously creamy, cheesy shredded hashbrown casserole is the perfect potato side dish for

title collage of summer side dishes

Saturday Seven- Spectacular Summer Side Salads

This week we're back with a bang showcasing spectacular summer side dishes!  Perfect for backyard BBQs, potlucks, tailgates, or just any day of the week,

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Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

Inspired by a classic BLT, this easy pasta salad recipe really ups your side dish game!  Loaded with crisp, thick sliced bacon, grape tomatoes, green

Best Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is a light & refreshing citrus dream!  An easy sheet cake recipe made using a boxed cake mix and a few extra special

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Confetti Frito Corn Salad

Creamy, crunchy, with bursts of flavor & tons of color, Confetti Frito Corn Salad is a classic potluck and cookout side dish.  Loaded with bell

Easy Italian Marinated Olives

Easy Italian Marinated Olives

Soaked in olive oil that's been infused with loads of garlic, lemon, herbs and a red pepper kick, these easy homemade Italian marinated olives make for a

Easy Coconut Pineapple trifle dessert recipe with crushed pineapple, yellow cake, cream cheese, vanilla pudding & whipped topping.

Dreamy Coconut Pineapple Trifle

What could be better than scooping up a delicious ray of sunshine?  That's just what you get when serve this dreamy Coconut Pineapple Trifle with it's

creamy dill potato salad made with red potatoes and sour cream

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

Made with cool sour cream, tart lemon juice, a little mayo, tender red potatoes and tangy dried dill, this quick & easy recipe makes the most delicious

Deviled Eggs with Pickles & Bacon

Homestyle Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a classic southern dish. They are expected at most every picnic and church gathering across the Bible Belt, regardless of size or formality,

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Classic Mexican 7 Layer Dip

This easy, classic recipe for 7 Layer Dip makes the best Mexican bean dip around!  With creamy sour cream, guacamole & refried bean layers, not to

a slice of Buster Bar Dessert on a stack of plates.

Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert

Loaded with salted peanuts and layer of vanilla ice cream on an easy homemade Oreo crust and topped with the best fudgey chocolate topping you've ever tasted,

A Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwich with pickles and a crock pot in the background.

Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwich (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This easy crock pot Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe will have you eating the best tender, melt in your mouth shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches all the time! 

A pan of Hawaiian Baked beans next to Hawaiian baked beans in a bowl.

Hawaiian Baked Beans with Pineapple & Bellpepper

It's time to kick your baked bean game up a notch, and these easy Hawaiian Baked Beans are just what the occasion calls for.  A little sweet, a little

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Saturday Seven- Potluck Favorites

There is nothing that says community like a potluck- a dinner where we come together, share our food and a little bit of ourselves for a while. You bring your

An aerial view of Southern Macaroni Salad bursting with red bell pepper, celery, red onion, sweet pickles and eggs.

Southern Macaroni Salad

Loaded with red onion, celery, red bell pepper, sweet pickles, hard boiled eggs and a creamy mayo dressing, this classic Southern Macaroni Salad is one of those

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