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One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

My sister called me last Tuesday night asking what to make for dinner. She had chicken, pasta, and jarred sauce…
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Southern Roadhouse Ribs

My neighbor Jim snow-blowed my entire driveway and sidewalk after that massive storm last winter. Took him like two hours.…
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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

My friend's mom made this for us after we helped her move last spring. We'd been hauling boxes and furniture…
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Ground Beef Potato Casserole

My neighbor Sharon makes this every single time someone on our street needs a meal. New baby? This casserole shows…
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Italian Sausage and Rice Skillet

So I was supposed to make this Mexican rice thing for dinner last month but grabbed the wrong sausage at…
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Savory Meat and Cheese Pie

Last winter my power went out during a snowstorm and I was stuck at my neighbor's house for two days.…
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Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard

My college roommate's grandma made this for us once during finals week. We were stressed, running on caffeine and spite,…
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Baked Pimento Cheese Dip In Tin Foil Tray

Got introduced to pimento cheese at a tailgate party in Georgia about eight years ago. Had no idea what it…
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Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

About six months ago, my husband kept going on about this shrimp dish he had at Red Lobster. Went on…
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Chicken Spaghetti Bake

My mom used to make this every time someone in the neighborhood had a baby or got sick. She'd bake…
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Creamy Southern Grits

My first time eating grits was at a diner in Georgia about fifteen years ago. Ordered them because everyone around…
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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

Last winter, my brother challenged me to make breakfast for his Super Bowl party. At 9am. For twelve people. Who…
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Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab

Three summers ago, I was at this beach rental with my family and we ran out of meal ideas by…
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Monte Cristo Sandwich

My grandmother used to make these sandwiches every year after Easter when we had leftover ham sitting in the fridge.…
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Jalapeno Popper Mummies

Last Halloween, my neighbor Karen showed up with these weird-looking wrapped things on a platter. Thought they were some kind…
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