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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Too Good Not to Make Again! These 30 Recipes Are Always a Hit!

    Published: Aug 18, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Every once in a while, a dish turns out so perfectly that it immediately earns a spot on repeat in the kitchen. These recipes are too good not to make again because they never fail to get rave reviews at the table. From comfort food favorites to crowd-pleasing bites, they’re the kind of meals that disappear fast and leave everyone asking for seconds.

    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    A pea salad with cheddar cheese in a serving bowl.
    Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

    Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes.
    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    One bite and you’ll agree these are the BEST make ahead mashed potatoes. This creamy side dish can be reheated in the slow cooker.
    Get the Recipe: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

    Tangy Cucumber Salad With Apple Cider Vinegar

    A bowl of cucumber salad with onions and two serving spoons
    Tangy Cucumber Salad With Apple Cider Vinegar. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This tangy Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and since it has no mayo, it’s perfect for warm summer days.
    Get the Recipe: Tangy Cucumber Salad With Apple Cider Vinegar

    Mint Watermelon Fruit Salad With Blueberries

    A bowl of watermelon fruit salad with blueberries in a bowl.
    Mint Watermelon Fruit Salad With Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This quick and easy mint watermelon fruit salad combines crisp and juicy watermelon with sweet blueberries coated in a minty simple syrup.
    Get the Recipe: Mint Watermelon Fruit Salad With Blueberries

    Easy Italian Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad with ham, tomatoes, and olives
    Easy Italian Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Our easy Italian Pasta Salad features a quick blend of rotini, salami, veggies, and mozzarella. The perfect side dish for gatherings and summer potluck food.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Italian Pasta Salad

    Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes

    wild rice with roasted grapes in a white bowl.
    Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This unexpected combo of nutty wild rice and sweet roasted grapes creates a show-stopping dish that’s packed with flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes

    Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes

    A smashed new potato being removed form a pan.
    Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

    Smash, roast, and crisp — these buttery new potatoes deliver bold flavor and satisfying crunch for your next gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes

    Grilled Corn and Blueberry Salad

    A clear glass bowl of corn salad with blueberries.
    Grilled Corn and Blueberry Salad. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

    Sweet blueberries and smoky corn combine for a refreshing, colorful salad that’s anything but ordinary.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn and Blueberry Salad

    Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

    A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray.
    Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

    Southern Tomato Pie

    A baking dish of tomato pie with a serving spoon.
    Southern Tomato Pie. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

    Cheesy, savory, and brimming with ripe tomatoes, this Southern Tomato Pie is a summer classic you’ll crave all season.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Tomato Pie

    Greek Wedge Salad Recipe

    Greek Wedge Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This Greek Wedge Salad Recipe creates a fresh easy to make wedge salad that is drizzled with flavorful homemade greek dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Greek Wedge Salad Recipe

    Burrata With Oranges

    Close-up of a vibrant spring salad with slices of fresh mozzarella, orange segments, arugula leaves, and cracked black pepper sprinkled on top.
    Burrata With Oranges. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy Burrata with Oranges instead of tomatoes is a great, light salad when the tomatoes are no longer fresh. A perfect salad for any cookout.
    Get the Recipe: Burrata With Oranges

    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    A serving spoon in a corn casserole.
    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    Savory Green Beans With Bacon

    A bowl of Green Beans with Bacon and Onions, topped with crispy bacon pieces and caramelized onions, sits on a light cloth napkin with serving utensils. A small dish of extra bacon crumbles is nearby for added flavor.
    Savory Green Beans With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Green Beans with Bacon and Onions will transform a simple side dish into a FABULOUS one. Great for when you want to jazz up your vegetables.
    Get the Recipe: Savory Green Beans With Bacon

    Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

    Zucchini noodles with cherry tomatoes on a white platter with a wooden spoon
    Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles, it’s a twist on a classic caprese salad. Just a few ingredients and you’ll have a healthy delicious salad to add to any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

    No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

    Parsley being sprinkled over warm potato salad
    No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This warm Roasted Potato Salad is not only great for your next potluck or cook out, but it’s perfect for a simple dinner.
    Get the Recipe: No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

    Avocado Corn Salad

    A bowl of colorful corn salad with diced avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and fresh corn kernels.
    Avocado Corn Salad. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    This fresh corn and avocado salad recipe is perfect for summer. A delightful lime dressing adds zip and the avocado a lovely creaminess.
    Get the Recipe: Avocado Corn Salad

    Blueberry Salad With Tequila Dressing

    Blueberry Salad with mangos and kiwi in a martini glass.
    Blueberry Salad With Tequila Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Blueberries, mango and kiwi marinated in a slightly sweet tequila lime syrup may be the tastiest fruit summer salad you’ll find. Easy and so refreshing, a must for any summertime meal.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Salad With Tequila Dressing

    Spicy Peach Coleslaw Without Mayonnaise

    A bowl of peach coleslaw without mayo in a bowl with wooden spoons.
    Spicy Peach Coleslaw Without Mayonnaise. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Spicy Peach Coleslaw without Mayonnaise is a classic summer salad with peach dressing that delivers a fresh variation you’re going to love.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Peach Coleslaw Without Mayonnaise

    Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

    Ranch pasta salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
    Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With all the classic flavors of creamy ranch dressing, salty bacon, and cheddar cheese, this ranch pasta salad is a refreshing crowd pleaser.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

    Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad With Cheese

    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    A baked dish of au gratin potatoes.
    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy Au Gratin Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes stacked on their side for the creamiest potatoes with crispy edges in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    oven roasted potatoes in a baking dish.
    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter & Baggage.

    Golden brown and perfectly seasoned, these roasted potatoes are a must for anyone looking for easy BBQ side dish ideas.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Seafood Pasta Salad

    seafood pasta salad in a bowl.
    Seafood Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Seafood Pasta Salad is always such a hit at any summer cookout. It’s a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, onion-y & sweet from the imitation crab.
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Pasta Salad

    Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

    A platter of green bean and potato salad.
    Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Full of fresh summer flavors, this cold green bean salad recipe adds in tender new potatoes for a refreshing take on a classic summer meal.
    Get the Recipe: Green Beans And New Potato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

    Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes And Onions

    A serving bowl of crispy potatoes and onions.
    Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes And Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try some easy oven roasted potatoes and onions for a spectacular side dish that is great with any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes And Onions

    Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A broccoli rice casserole in a skillet.
    Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This broccoli rice casserole without canned soup features steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

    Carrot salad in a bowl.
    Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

    Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk

    A bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded purple cabbage, carrots, and herbs sits on a gray cloth napkin next to vintage silver utensils—perfect as one of your favorite dinner side dishes.
    Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Looking for a mouthwatering red cabbage coleslaw recipe? Try our quick and easy Southern dish that is perfect for busy cooks. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw With Buttermilk

    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    A bowl of sliced cucumbers with a wooden spoon.
    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

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