Take a deep dive into some delicious recipes.

My best friend from college loves spending summer weekends onSmith Mountain Lakewith her family.

Its a special place and a special memory for her, and everyone deserves some fun on the lake.

Southern Living The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches on a plate to serve with a beer

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

We call this the ultimate summer side for a reason.

Spicy Pineapple Slaw

Versatility is key when it comes to sides in a vacation home.

This fun, bright slaw makes eight servings and goes with just about anything you serve with it.

tomato sandwich halves stacked on top of one another

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Consider this Fudge Cake the family favorite.

Rich and indulgent yet portable, everyone will want to take a bite.

It’s ready in 30 minutes.

Shrimp Salad Rolls

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Mini Muffulettas

Mini is mighty, especially when all of the family is in the same house.

you’re free to pick up the Mini Muffulettas for a midnight snack or an after-swim sandwich.

Light and sweet with just the right mix of fruit, it’s the pie to end all pies.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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We’ll be shocked if your family doesn’t do the same.

It’s even delicious the next day.

Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix adds a little bit of elegance to any part of your vacation.

Spicy Pineapple Slaw

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From boat rides to the hour before dinner, this snack is the perfect pick-me-up.

Fry up some extra bacon at breakfast and then all you have to do is assemble.

Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches

Cold salad sandwiches hit the spot after a day relaxing in the sun.

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Personally, we think our egg salad sandwiches are just what you need.

Skillet spinach-artichoke dip in cast iron

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Mini Muffulettas

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Southern Living Ranch Snacker Crackers in a bowl to serve

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Mixed Stone-Fruit Pie

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Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

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French Dip Sliders

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Southern Living Spaghetti Sauce plated serving over spaghetti with the pan of sauce beside

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Southern Living Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

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southern blt stacked on top of each other

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Southern Living Cheese Lover’s Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

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Sheet Pan Nachos

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