CORKY’S SEASONED GREEN BEAN BUNDLES

These bundles are a great make-ahead dish for a large dinner party or for a Thanksgiving meal. You can prepare one to two bundles per guest, assemble the whole thing the day before (or freeze a few weeks ahead), and pop it into the oven just before dinnertime. The green bean bundles can also be grilled over medium heat. Place on the grill and watch carefully, as bacon grease can cause flare-ups, or wrap in foil. They’re ready when the bacon is done. Note that you will need toothpicks for this recipe.

FRANCES BROWN’S LAYERED MAC N’ CHEESE

This down-home mac goes beyond the expected Cheddar and Velveeta, with layers of Colby Jack between the noodles for extra cheesy goodness.  

GRILLED VEGGIE KABOBS WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE MARINADE

JIMMY’S BACON-GRILLED CORN ON THE COB