make ahead Archives - Around My Family Table https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/tag/make-ahead/ I believe getting together around the supper table is important for all families. Let me help you get there faster with my quick and easy, family-friendly recipes. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:39:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-amft-fav-04-32x32.png make ahead Archives - Around My Family Table https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/tag/make-ahead/ 32 32 24654388 Sausage Dressing with Apples and Bacon https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/christmas-week-apple-sausage-dressing/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/christmas-week-apple-sausage-dressing/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=19 Sausage dressing is a classic with holiday turkey. Make this easy Thanksgiving side dish recipe with apples and bacon for fantastic flavor. What’s in a traditional holiday meal? There are certain dishes that you’ll find on almost every table at a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Of course, the star of the show is usually […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/christmas-week-apple-sausage-dressing/feed/ 2 19 Cheesy Chicken Penne https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/cheesy-chicken-penne/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/cheesy-chicken-penne/#comments Tue, 12 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=21 This Cheesy Chicken Penne is a rich and creamy pasta dish filled garlic, chicken, and tons of vegetables like asparagus, sun dried tomatoes, and red bell peppers. It’s the ultimate comfort food and makes a great freezer meal too. My family loves this Cheesy Chicken Penne. It is so forgiving and an easy way to […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/cheesy-chicken-penne/feed/ 1 21 Ham and Macaroni Casserole https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/ham-mac-casserole/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/ham-mac-casserole/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:00:24 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1009 A twist on traditional macaroni and cheese, this Ham and Macaroni Casserole is an easy casserole and is a great use for leftover ham. Be sure to sign up for my email list….seasonal recipes in your inbox every week! Ham and Macaroni Casserole This ham and mac casserole has been a family favorite for about 20 years. […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/ham-mac-casserole/feed/ 18 1009 Yummy Chicken Salad with Grapes https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/yummy-chicken-salad-with-grapes/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/yummy-chicken-salad-with-grapes/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:00:38 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1544 Happy 4th of July! If you missed my posts last week, I shared some of my favorite picnic dishes which would be perfect for your party or picnic today! – Patriotic Fruit Kabobs –Classic Mustard Potato Salad –Roasted Sticky Chicken I always make this chicken salad with leftover chicken. It’s so easy and the best […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/yummy-chicken-salad-with-grapes/feed/ 9 1544 Mustard Potato Salad https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/classic-mustard-potato-salad/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/classic-mustard-potato-salad/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:46 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1487 Mustard potato salad is a classic and simple side dish for any occasion. With protein-rich eggs and delicious creamy dressing, you’ll make this salad often! I love simple potato salad and this is, by far, my all time favorite recipe for it. There is a secret ingredient I use that makes all the difference in […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/classic-mustard-potato-salad/feed/ 15 1487 Patriotic Fruit Kabobs https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/patriotic-fruit-kabobs/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/patriotic-fruit-kabobs/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:00:41 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1489 Fun party food doesn’t have to be super involved or time consuming. These Patriotic Fruit Kabobs are super festive and something the kids can help make too.  What’s not to love about these strawberry, blueberry, & marshmallow skewers?!?!? They can be made the day before the party and as long as they are tightly wrapped they’ll […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/patriotic-fruit-kabobs/feed/ 21 1489 Homemade “Lara” Bars https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/homemade-lara-bars/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/homemade-lara-bars/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 13:00:11 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1190 I love a good granola bar. What I don’t like are all the ingredients, chemicals, preservatives…ummm, my list could go on and on. So when I figured out how easy these knock offs were to make I quickly started making up a bunch of different flavored batches. Of course, my family raved over the chocolate […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/homemade-lara-bars/feed/ 6 1190 Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 13:00:51 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1180 I love being able to take fresh produce and transforming it into something that can be saved and used later. While I love canning, I don’t have a pressure canner so I have to freeze my tomato sauce. I use the sauce for spaghetti, soup, pizza, etc. The picture is the sauce being used for […]

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]]> https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce/feed/ 4 1180 Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/whole-wheat-blender-pancakes/ https://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/whole-wheat-blender-pancakes/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:14 +0000 http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/?p=1176 I have to apologize for the picture. I snapped it super fast cuz I couldn’t wait to eat these…I’ve been making them for years and I had been craving them and realized I had not shared this yummy pancake with y’all. The pancakes are hearty and will definitely fill you up, but they have a […]

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