Small stuffed new potatoes are delicious, best of all they can be made ahead of time.  Stuffed with hard boiled eggs, fresh garlic, onions, and topped with caviar.  These small stuffed new potatoes are delicious and make a wonderful appetizer for when fresh new potatoes come into season.
1 dozen new potatoes, scrubbed
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons [...]

This is an old Ukrainian recipe. It goes excellent with any meal. It can be frozen up to 3 months…or stays good in the fridge for a week.
1/2 – 3/4 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. white wine champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip (Do not substitute)
1/2 10 oz tub sour cream
3-4 garlic cloves
1 [...]

This colorful salad is found at many pot lucks and cookouts in the South.   You can make this salad ahead of time, and let everything marinate together for better flavor.
Dressing:
1 Cup sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp. water
3/4 cup corn oil
Salad ingredients:
1 16 oz can shoepeg corn
1 large can French Style green beans
1 large can [...]

We passed through Bossier City/Shreveport, LA many times and always stopped to eat at Ralph & Kakoo’s.  I finally perfected their twice-baked potatoes in my own kitchen. They are a meal on their own!
3 – 4 Large baking potatoes
1 small can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 lb. crisply fried and crumbled hickory smoked bacon
2 cups [...]

Alida’s Alpine is popular in the Milwaukee area.  They are known for their cole slaw!
1 pound cabbage, shredded
1 small carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise-style salad dressing
Combine ingredients in bowl in order given. Mix until well blended.

I saw the recipe that was available here, and I just had to share the real recipe. As a friend of an ex-olive garden line cook, he has assured me this is the PROPER recipe! Enjoy!
1 Cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen & thawed)
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup grated [...]

This is a creamy rich fruit salad.  This one is unique and you I haven’t seen this one at too many pot luck dinners.  This can be made ahead of time, and served later.  Best of all grapes are always in season, so you can make fresh tasting grape salad whenever you like.
2 lbs. Red [...]

This is a different way to serve up corn. It is tasty, and sure to please.

Carrots, pineapple, and raisins make for a wonderful fruit salad. Thanks to Debra Rusling for locating this one in the Houston Chronicle.

This salad is a wonderful salad to make ahead of time. Carrots are inexpensive, combined with onions, fresh herbs, and more makes for a tasty side dish. This is my Grandmother’s recipe, Virginia McDowell. Jefferson City, Mo. 1969.
5 C. sliced, cooked carrots
1 minced onion
1/2 C. oil
2/3 C. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 C. [...]

This dish has made many appearances on the buffet line. You can make this dish easily, and even reheat this for later.

These meatballs can be cooked ahead of time, and be served later.  Cook up some noodles, and you will have a fine dinner.  A favorite recipe from the message board, http://www.copykatchat.com . This recipe was originally posted by CharleneG.
1 pound ground beef
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. soft bread crumbs (I use a good wheat bread run [...]

This is a delightful cheese spread. This goes great on French Bread, and is perfect with soup!
1 lb. margarine, room temperature (not butter)
3/4 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb. Romano cheese, grated
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
Mix all ingredients together until fluffy, using electric mixer on low speed. Spread on sourdough French [...]