CAITLIN BENSEL; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

There are certain recipes that belong at a family reunion.

Make this year’s celebration extra special by preparing a few tried-and-true Southern recipes that won’t disappoint.

Reunion Pea Casserole

No guest will go home hungry when you serve our Reunion Pea Casserole.

Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad

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Fresh basil and chives lend themselves to the elevated flavors of this dish.

Tee’s Corn Pudding

You just can not go wrong with Tee’s Famous Corn Pudding.

Crushed cereal and melted butter add just the right touch of crunch to this cheesy dish.

Mama’s Fried Chicken

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A secret trick that makes this cake one of the easiest you’ve ever made?

Start with boxed cake mix.

Classic Macaroni Salad With Ham

This Macaroni Salad With Ham comes together in two simple steps.

Reunion Pea Casserole

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Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and ham prove that letuice doesn’t always deserve a place in salads.

Southern Sweet Tea

No gathering is complete without a cool glass of Southern Sweet Tea.

Our recipe has a secret that makes it just a touch clearer than other versions.

a casserole dish of baked beans

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double-check to make this cake ahead of time so that the layers set and the graham crackers become soft.

A 1/2 cup of sour cream adds an extra touch of tang.

Bring a side of macerated strawberries, whipped topping, and a sauce to really wow with this recipe.

Ham Delights

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This traditional take is just like a recipe from your family’s recipe card.

Our Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding is the perfect thing to pack in your casserole carrier and take to your party.

Fresh flavors like lemon and Granny Smith apple slices make this an extra unique dish.

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cobb

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Serve a-la-mode or just plain.

Old-School Squash Casserole in a green casserole dish

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Heirloom Tomato Pie in a pie pan with a server and plates around it

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Tee’s Corn Pudding

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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Hashbrown Casserole

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Southern Living Cheesecake Fruit Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad in serving bowl with a serving beside

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Pig Pickin' Cake

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Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

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Perfect Southern Sweet Tea

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Eclair Cake

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Permanent Slaw

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Southern Living Southern Style Potato Salad in a bowl to serve with two glasses of sweet tea behind

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Million Dollar Pound Cake

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Classic Deviled Eggs

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a square pan of banana pudding on a yellow linen

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Tarragon Chicken Salad

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Southern Living Fresh Peach Cobbler in a bowl to serve with ice cream

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Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls

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