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Farmer's Strata

For an inexpensive and easy-to-prepare dish, try this hearty casserole. You can assemble it ahead and bake it just before leaving for a potluck. People go back for seconds since it includes tasty basic ingredients like bacon, cheese and potatoes. -Pat Kuether, Westminster, Colorado

12 Servings - 1 hr 30 min - allrecipes.com

BLT Pasta Salad

This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time.

10 Servings - 25 min - allrecipes.com

Greek Salad Bites

Make the cheese mixture ahead of time for these appetizers. That way it's chilled and ready for assembly come party time.

30 Servings - 2 hr 15 min - bhg.com

Donut Muffins

Little nutmeg-scented mini muffins are rolled in cinnamon sugar to make a treat that tastes like a donut and is fast to whip up. You can substitute butter for margarine.

24 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Whipped Cream

Sometimes a dollop of sweetened whipped cream is all you need to top your favorite cake or other dessert. To make ahead, slightly underwhip the cream, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. Beat briefly just before using.

16 Servings - 10 min - allrecipes.com

Poppy Seed Bread

Preparation time's kept to a minimum for Rosemarie Survillo's seeded treat. 'It's a bread that you can make a day ahead of time, and then warm in the microwave moments prior to serving for just-baked appeal,' she hints from her home in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

32 Servings - 55 min - allrecipes.com

Quiche

This is an easy ham and cheese quiche that can be made ahead of time. Directions for freezing are included in the recipe.

1 Servings - 1 hr 20 min - allrecipes.com

Pickles in a Blanket

There's just something irresistible about the mini pickles. Kids can never eat enough of them and they also like to help roll the salami blankets.

12 Servings - familyfun.go.com

Wrap 'n' Stack Sandwich Tree

Made from mini sandwiches and trimmed with colorful vegetables, it can serve as a healthy alternative to the usual array of holiday sweets.

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Homemade Pizza Supreme

Even if you've never made pizza from scratch, I hope you'll try this recipe. it's the highlight of my favorite casual meal. You have to plan ahead to allow rising time for the dough, but it is easy to work with and the crust is so good.

12 Servings - 1 hr 15 min - allrecipes.com

Almond Chicken Casserole I

Something of a chicken salad casserole, with rice, almonds, celery, and water chestnuts in a mayonnaise dressing. The almond and corn flake topping provides additional crunch. Bake ahead, as this freezes well.

12 Servings - 1 hr 20 min - allrecipes.com

Red Velvet Cupcakes

This mini version of the classic Red Velvet Cake is one of the more popular offerings in bakeries all across the country. Whip up a batch this holiday season or anytime of the year.

30 Servings - 45 min - allrecipes.com

Roasted Vegetables

A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead - just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don't have any Yukon Golds on hand.

12 Servings - 55 min - allrecipes.com

Wonton Snacks

These are yummy pork and vegetable filled won ton cups, made in a mini-muffin pan. They present beautifully on any party tray, and can be served with a variety of Asian sauces.

48 Servings - 32 min - allrecipes.com

Cajun Hot Crab Dip

Spoon this dip into a baking dish up to a day ahead, but top with panko and chives just before baking. If it's chilled, leave the dish out at room temperature while the oven preheats. Scoop into multiple bowls that you can set at different grazing stations.

12 Servings - 1 hr 5 min - myrecipes.com