53 Recipes We Stole from the Family Reunion

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53 Recipes We Stole from the Family Reunion2/53 Vermicelli Pasta Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon For Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started making this salad because it’s loaded with peppers, my husband’s favorite. Don’t be surprised when there are no leftovers to take home after the family reunion, picnic or church potluck. —Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 309 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/53 Caramel Chocolate Trifle

And after cooking all day, the meat

18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 349 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/53 Italian Beef Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Family-Favorite Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only a few ingredients, this roast beef is a snap to throw together. And after cooking all day, the meat

is wonderfully tender

is wonderfully tender. —Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 5/53 Three-Bean Baked Beans 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Bean Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a

big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics

big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I’m always asked to bring my special beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 269 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein. 6/53 Barbecue Chicken 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Barbecue Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We

have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best!

have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 370 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. 7/53 Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve loved my aunt’s crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I’ve shared the super simple recipe with my own children. We still enjoy a big panful every Christmas morning—and on many other days

throughout the year!

throughout the year! —Brenda Severson, Norman, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 2 bacon strips: 198 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 8/53 Peach Cake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 440 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/53 Icebox Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Icebox Cookies Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 dozen Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather’s favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with the dough so that we can make more whenever we want, I love to make a fresh batch when company drops in. —Chris Paulsen, Glendale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 31 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/53 Haystack Meal 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Haystack Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each)

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish was a true crowd-pleaser. Folks were pleasantly surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce. —Jill Steiner, Hancock, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 888 calories, 55g fat (24g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 1746mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 11/53 Sweet Potato Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Prepare this comforting side dish with the popular marshmallow topping or choose from streusel, fruit or crunchy toppings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 282 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 12/53 Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time I

For a more indulgent version, double the frosting and pile it on high!

bake them. For a more indulgent version, double the frosting and pile it on high! —Chekota Hunter, Cassville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 253 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/53 Cottage Potatoes 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cottage Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often make this crunchy and colorful potato dish for our family reunions. It’s my cousin’s recipe, and we always know we’ll never have any leftovers.

It makes a heavenly cheesecake

—Mary C. Sholtis, Ashtabula, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 389 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein. 14/53 Luscious Almond Cheesecake 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it

again for his birthday cake this year

again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 329 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/53 Crockpot Mashed Potatoes 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there’s no last-minute mashing required. —Trudy Vincent,

This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar!

Valles Mines, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 210 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 16/53 Magic Brownie Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Magic Brownie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 200 calories, 10g fat (5g

I first made it for my aunt’s 85th birthday dinner and everyone loved it!

saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 17/53 Raspberry Ice Cream Delight 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Ice Cream Delight Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt’s 85th birthday dinner and everyone loved it! —Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 342 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. 18/53 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 19/53 Red Velvet White Chip Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet White Chip Cookies

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