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Grandma is known for many legendary recipes.

Thats righteven Southern grandmothers can appreciate acooking shortcutfrom time to time.

Especially popular at holiday gatherings, this marshmallow creation will delight family members young and old.

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), thick, juicy slices of tomato, plenty of mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

Classic Coleslaw

Classic coleslaw just like Grandma’s still stands the test of time even today.

Fresh chopped cabbage and carrots add lively color and crunch to this classic cookout side dish.

Watergate Salad

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For even layers and easy slicing, dont rush the freezing process.

Texas Caviar

Crunchy and colorful, this recipe is delicious as a dip or relish.

Kool Aid Pie

You need just five ingredients for this cool and creamy pie recipe.

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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Simply stir the ingredients together, let it chill, and serve!

This is our most basic recipe for it, but weve developed plenty of new iterations over the years.

This one has flavors reminiscent of cherry pie with so much less work on the cooks part.

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This creation will be gone first from the appetizer table.

Southern Living Lemon Icebox Pie

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Orange Sherbet Punch

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Pear Salad

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pepper jelly on a block of cream cheese

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Eclair Cake

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Two slices of Lemon Lush dessert on plates with forks with a glass of lemonade and a napkin.

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Southern Living Cranberry Fluff Salad in a bowl to serve

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texas caviar in a bowl with a bowl of tortilla chips

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Southern Living Chocolate Lasagna sliced on a plate to serve

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Carrot Raisin Salad

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Kool Aid Pie

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Southern Living Quick Pickle Cucumber and Onions in a jar

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Southern Living Southern Pimento Cheese on a platter ready to serve with crackers and vegetables

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Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad

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Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake

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Southern Living Ham Cheese Ball

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Bourbon Balls

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Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

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Waldorf Salad

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Southern Living Cheesecake Fruit Salad in a bowl to serve

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