Category: Pasta  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy

Ham, corn and green beans tossed with pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Category: Candy  /  Cuisine: Southern  /  Tags: Family, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Large groups

From Sandy Jobe’s cookbook – peanut butter center with Rice Krispies, dipped in chocolate for a sweet, delicious candy treat.

Category: Cookies and Brownies  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Large groups

Cookies filled with oats, chocolate chips, pecans and coconut.

Category: Cakes  /  Cuisine: Southern  /  Tags: Baby Shower, Family, Holidays, Large groups, Make-Ahead, Party, Quick & Easy

Simple chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting.

Category: Main Dish  /  Cuisine: Mexican  /  Tags: Crockpot, Family, Holidays, Large groups, Make-Ahead, Party, Slow Cooker

Ground beef chili mixture served over crushed corn chips with your choice of salad toppings.

Category: Pasta  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Kid-Friendly

A spicy cajun-flavored dish with pasta, chicken and sausage. Goes nicely with a salad and fresh hot bread.

Category: Hot dips  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Baby Shower, Breakfast/Brunch, Family, Holidays, Large groups, Make-Ahead, Party, Quick & Easy, Restaurants

A classic Italian appetizer; can be prepared in advance for parties & reheated.

Category: Cakes  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Party

Caramel Apple upside down cake

Category: Casseroles  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Potluck, Quick & Easy

My family’s (slightly) improved version of Hamburger Helper. A reliable crowd-pleaser.

Category: Breads  /  Cuisine: American  /  Tags: Family, Make-Ahead, Picnic

Great for lunch, easy to prepare.