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Creamy Lime Jello Salad
This retro flashback dessert is always a hit and certain to be a conversation starter! Flavored with lime jello and thickened with cream cheese and mayonnaise, it has the sweet taste of lime sorbet and a slight crunch from chopped pecans. Customize it with your own fruit fillings or use simple fruit cocktail.
Baked Onion Rings
These baked onion rings are sliced thick, lightly seasoned, and cooked in the oven until tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. They're perfect for a healthier, low-hassle side dish or easy snacking.
Sugar Coated Pecans
These sugar coated pecans are easy to make and can last for a few weeks, making them ideal gifts or a great snack to keep around the house.
Oven Baked Tortilla Chips
Whether you're craving a snack or need something to serve with a party dip, these oven baked tortilla chips are easy to make and SO much better for you than fried chips. Plus, you can use your own seasonings to create unique and interesting flavors!
Tom Collins Cocktail
This classic Tom Collins is the go-to drink for gin lovers that want to add a dash of citrus flavor to an old favorite. Sometimes called a "sparkling lemonade with gin," the ingredient list is so simple that most home bars can whip one up without a shopping trip.
7 Layer Dip
When you're feeding a large crowd, nothing beats the presentation (and the utility!) of a 7 layer dip. The layers work their magic to create an appetizer that will keep your guests eating their way to their favorite flavors.
Triple Chocolate Fudge
This ultra-rich triple chocolate fudge has three different types of chocolate (sweet, semi-sweet, and unsweetened) and is perfect for curing a sugar craving or giving as a gift.
Popcorn Salad
If you're looking to liven up your side dishes, this popcorn salad is bound to spark some interest! Because yes, it does have freshly popped popcorn and yes, it's actually delicious. This family classic is sure to surprise and guaranteed to be requested again!
Kentucky Derby Pie
A total southern tradition, this Kentucky Derby pie is a creamy mix of chocolate chips and pecans. Whether you're watching the Derby or just need a crunchy chocolate fix, it's a must-make whenever the weather warms up!
Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
A melted blend of savory cheeses, a few spices, and sliced pimentos make this Kentucky Derby appetizer an easy crowd-pleasing favorite. Pimento cheese dip is best served with mild crackers or crisp green veggies for dipping.
Spaghetti Pasta Salad
This cold spaghetti pasta salad is a cookout classic that packs enough flavor to be a main dish or side dish. With tender pasta, fresh veggies, and flavored with a combination of parmesan cheese, salad supreme seasoning, and Italian salad dressing, it's guaranteed to be a crowd-favorite.
Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade
This blackberry bourbon lemonade takes the taste of lemonade and spikes it with a bite of bourbon and a sweet homemade blackberry syrup. It's perfect for cooling down on hot summer evenings or just a refreshing change from classic lemonade.
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