Make-Ahead

Beat the weeknight clock with these make-ahead recipes! From breakfast to dinner, set yourself up for a tasty meal.

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    Watergate Salad

    Watergate salad is a beloved vintage dish that's fluffy, creamy and not too sweet. Enjoy it as dessert or as...


    Sunday Pot Roast

    With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just...


    Amish Apple Scrapple

    The aroma of this when it's cooking at breakfast time takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania....


    Zesty Breakfast Burritos

    My husband grew up in Mexico and prefers his food extra spicy. Special seasonings added to ordinary ground pork give...


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    Easy Macaroni Salad

    Pass it at a potluck, unwrap it at a picnic or bust it out at a barbecue; this easy macaroni...


    Fresh Cucumber Salad

    This easy, fresh cucumber salad is the perfect summer side dish—light, flavorful and packed with hydration. Make this if you're...


    Sweet Mustard Chops

    These pork chops are perfect for company because they marinate overnight in a special barbecue sauce. Then just pop them...


    Marinated Pork Chops

    I make these tasty loin chops all the time and my family never tires of them. I whip up this...

    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs

    I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...


    Cordon Bleu Pork Chops

    This recipe is a variation of one I found in a church cookbook. I prepare these cheesy chops year-round...on vacation,...


    Marinated Pork Loin Roast

    Being a hog farmer's wife, I'm always trying recipes that promote the product. I recently ran across this recipe in...


    Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings

    Some wonderful maple syrup I brought back from my last trip to Vermont inspired my recipe. These wings have been...


    Barbecued Chuck Roast

    Meet the Cook: Whether I serve this roast for church dinners, company or just family, it is always a hit....


    Marinated Potato Salad

    I fix this potato salad when we're entertaining at home or to take to picnics and potluck suppers. I get...


    Pecan Icebox Cookies

    My best friend's grandmother frequently makes these old-fashioned cookies and was kind enough to pass the treasured family recipe on...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    I hear "Wow!" whenever I share this creamy peanut butter pie with a chocolate cookie crust. And I love that...


    Simple Sticky Buns

    "I prepare these nutty rolls every Christmas Eve," reports Tyan Cadwell of St. John's, Michigan. "Then I pop them in...

    Snappy Horseradish Dill Pickles

    These pickles are a great last-minute gift because they are so easy to make-a little horseradish adds zip to a...


    Cheddar Cheese Spread

    A simple spread like this with some crackers is often all you need when entertaining. Letting the spread refrigerate overnight...


    French Toast Strata

    I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when...


    Asian Pork Tenderloin

    I first made this appetizer on Christmas Eve a few years ago, and it has since become a tradition. Serve...


    Marinated Shrimp

    My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my...


    Spiced Tea Mix

    For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My...

    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Marinated Pot Roast

    This classic marinated pot roast gets braised in the slow cooker until it's as tender and succulent as possible.


    Cream Cheese Bread

    You're sure to impress family and friends with the attractive appearance and great-tasting flavor of this bread. It takes some...


    Cauliflower Lettuce Salad

    This crispy crunchy salad captures the flavor of seven-layer salad with a few less layers and fuss. This is one...


    Special Strawberry Salad

    This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort....


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    Ambrosia Salad

    Ambrosia salad is a retro dessert that’s so good, it has stood the test of time. Whip up this fruity,...