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Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Karena 

This ham and ziti pasta salad is perked up by the addition of peppers, red onion, sweet pickles and cherry tomatoes with a sweet, tangy dressing.

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Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

Submitted by: PJ's kitchen 
Living In: Canfield, Ohio, USA
Make this sweet, tangy chipped ham sandwich filling the day before, then just heat and serve on buns for an easy sandwich on game day. 

Overnight Eggnog French Toast

Submitted by: Tillie'sHeadCook 
Home Town: Kenyon, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Annandale, Virginia, USA
The bread in this dish soaks in eggnog overnight, allowing you a prep-free brunch dish the next morning. 

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Shooter Sandwich

Submitted by: WOODANGELA 
This traditional English sandwich layers a whole steak with mushrooms and onions in a hollowed-out loaf of bread. The sandwich is pressed under heavy weights and served in slices. 

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Chicken Salad

Provided by: Taste of Home
This is a recipe that always seems to be used at our family gatherings. Everyone loves it. It's also great to make ahead for busy days. 

Lunch Box Hot Hot Dogs

Submitted by: Lorrie 
When the kids need a break from sandwiches, why not send them with a hot hot dog to warm their bellies before going out to play? 

Real Chiles Rellenos

Submitted by: *Fat~Dog~Lane* 
Home Town: Dayton, Nevada, USA
Living In: Spanish Springs, Nevada, USA
Chiles rellenos, that classic Mexican dish of cheese-stuffed fried peppers, is made from scratch in this recipe. Make the stuffed peppers ahead of time and freeze; then take out and fry another day to make your dinner preparation easier. 
 

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