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4 Great Add-Ins for Tuna Salad

Tired of the same old run-of-the-mill tuna salad? Gussy up your usual recipe with these four different options. Or get inspired and come up with your own combo!
Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies! For the holidays or "just because." Made with a mix of almond flour and regular flour, and topped with sliced almonds for even more almond flavor.
Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic, Herbs, and Parmesan

Simple angel hair pasta side, with olive oil, garlic, herbs and Parmesan. Easy! Cooks in 10 minutes.
Apple Slab Pie

Apple Slab Pie! The perfect dessert for a crowd, plus more flaky crust in every bite. Use a mix of apples for best flavor. Great for apple-picking parties, Thanksgiving, or holiday gatherings.
Artichoke Soup

Refined and delicious artichoke soup, made from the hearts of fresh globe artichokes, leeks, shallots, yukon gold potatoes, stock, a little cream, and herbs.
Asparagus Artichoke Breakfast Casserole

Asparagus and artichoke breakfast casserole with bacon, cheddar cheese, rustic bread, milk and egg. Perfect for a Sunday brunch!
Asparagus Quiche with Fontina Cheese

This asparagus quiche with fontina cheese is perfect for Easter brunch or a spring meal. The secret to really creamy quiche? Heavy cream!
Autumn Tabbouleh with Cauliflower, Carrots, and Golden Beets

Autumn Tabbouleh is the perfect make-ahead side dish! With cauliflower, carrots, and golden beets. 30 minute prep.
Bacon Jam

If bacon makes everything taste better, then bacon jam makes it taste AMAZING! Whether you serve it on burgers or with a cheese plate, this jam will take your party to the next level.
Bagel Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Take your favorite egg and cheese bagel sandwich and turn it into a make-ahead breakfast casserole instead! This breakfast bake is an easy crowd-pleaser.
Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

You get the best of both worlds with this baked blueberry French toast casserole: sweet custard middles with a crispy topping! Assemble and bake right away, or make it ahead and look forward to a brunch feast.
Baked Cherry French Toast Casserole

Baked Cherry French Toast Casserole! This is an easy make-ahead breakfast casserole starring juicy, sweet cherries and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
Baked Vegetable and Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy vegetable and cream cheese baked wontons! Big crowd-pleaser and no need for deep-frying. Can be prepped and frozen ahead.
Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So EASY and so good!
Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls

These Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls are so soft and fluffy! Topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. A make-ahead dough breaks up the work.
BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl

Make-ahead BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl with corn, black beans, and pico de gallo. Great for lunch or dinner during busy weeks!
Beef Bouillon Soup from Oxtails

Highly flavorful beef bouillon soup made from beef oxtails.
Best Ever Sloppy Joes

Best ever Homemade Sloppy Joes! 1-pot, with browned ground beef, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, cooked in sweet sour tomato sauce, served over hamburger buns.
Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Mayonnaise

These black bean veggie burgers get a kick from spicy mayo! They hold up well when cooked in a skillet and make a hearty, meat-free meal any night of the week. Great as a make-ahead dish, too!
Blue Cheese Sauce

Blue cheese lovers, look here! Here's a blue cheese sauce that's just begging to go with burgers, steak, and wings. Make a double batch for your next cookout!
Blueberry Crumb Bars

Don't feel like fussing with pie but still want a blueberry treat? These crumb bars with their jammy sweet berry filling should do the job nicely!
Borscht

Delicious borscht soup made with fresh red beets, beef shank, onions, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, dill, and sour cream.
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Outrageously good homemade barbecue sauce with molasses, chili, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon.
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Easiest stuffed mushrooms ever, creminis stuffed with herbed Boursin cheese, topped with smoked paprika.
Braised Marinated Artichokes

Artichokes braised in white wine and olive oil with shallots, garlic, parsley, and mint.
Braised Red Cabbage with Chestnuts

Sweet and sour red cabbage, cooked with bacon, apples, onions, and roasted chestnuts. Great holiday side!