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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
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Fried double sweet corn

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
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Macaroni & Cheese

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

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Angel Hair Carbonara with Green Beans

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Traditional Southern Cornbread

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Mexican Seven Layer Dip

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

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