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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    Cucumbers with Dressing

    This crunchy but creamy cucumber salad with mayo dressing brings out the best in cucumbers. Add it to the menu...


    Beef and Pasta Salad

    My husband and I like zesty pasta salads and have tried many different types. This delightful dish can be eaten...


    Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles

    Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even...


    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...


    Sticky Chicken Wings

    You'll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings....


    Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork

    Enjoy this Vietnamese noodle salad with pork, combining crisp vegetables, fresh herbs and tender pork in a bright lime dressing...


    Very Vanilla Slow-Cooker Cheesecake

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake

    Cheesecake in a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker...

    Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles

    I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now,...


    Orange-Almond Choclava

    A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


    Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping

    Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...


    How to Make Beef and Pork Meat Loaf

    There's a secret ingredient in this beef and pork meat loaf that puts it above all others. (Hint: It starts...


    Peppermint Marshmallows

    Our springy peppermint marshmallows will add festive flavor to every mug of cocoa this holiday season.


    Lime & Coconut Cream Pie

    My custard pie features two tropical flavors I love. Plus, it’s a breeze to make. I throw most of the...


    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

    My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...


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    Ramen Noodle Salad

    Full of color and crunch from fresh veggies, seeds and nuts, ramen noodle salad is a quick recipe to toss...

    Strawberry Jam in a Jiffy

    Most people put jam on homemade biscuits, but not me. I love slathering a little butter and this amazing strawberry...


    Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Chutney

    My clan isn’t crazy for cranberries, but they can’t get enough of this delicious chutney. I recommend it for Thanksgiving...


    White Lasagna

    Who says lasagna has to be made with red sauce? This white lasagna recipe proves that rich and creamy is...


    Vanilla Ice Cream Cake

    For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota


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    Mixed Berry Pie

    Our berry pie is the best way to use up those beautiful summer berries. Colorful, juicy berries are tucked into...


    Kolacky Cookies

    A flaky cream-cheese dough makes these walnut-filled kolacky cookies a joy to bite into. Make these when you want to...

    Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

    I added pumpkin and subtracted some of the coffee flavor in a tiramisu I developed for a special holiday dinner....


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    Coconut-Pecan German Chocolate Pie

    This German chocolate pecan pie combines the ingredients everyone loves in its classic cake cousin. It's so silky and smooth,...


    Cinnamon-Pear Rustic Tart

    I was lucky enough to spend the holidays with my husband's family in Montana. I loved the rustic simplicity of...


    Cherry-Coconut Slices

    My mother got this recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a...


    Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

    A fool is a classic British and Irish dessert that's usually made with whipped cream and cooked fruit. Try my...


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    Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

    You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...