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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    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Pie

    This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...


    Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake

    I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...


    Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    We serve this stuffed tenderloin with a salad and a glass of wine. It's very good and so easy you...


    Marinated Lamb Chops

    These lean little lamb chops from Jill Heatwole of Pittsville, Maryland are packed with the flavors of rosemary, ginger and...


    No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

    There's a berried treasure at the bottom of this creamy concoction. You'll not find a fresher finale to a summertime...


    Pina Colada Slush

    For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...


    Frozen Cheesecake Bites

    It only takes one of these delicious nibbles to cure your cheesecake cravings. But your guests are sure to ask...


    Frozen Peach Pies

    A refreshing, peachy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust are the perfect pair. I’ve found that this pie can...

    Dilly Potato & Egg Salad

    Everyone has a favorite potato salad, and this is mine. As a young bride, I was eager to learn how...


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    Spiked Lemonade

    Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...


    Marinated Baked Chicken

    This tender flavorful chicken is one of my mom's specialties. Soy sauce and bottled Italian dressing combine in a mouthwatering...


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    Cranberry Fluff

    Cranberry fluff is sweet, tart and creamy all at once. This Midwestern picnic salad (or dessert!) is also easy to...


    Slow-Cooked Beef

    Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas


    Strawberry Trifle

    Making a strawberry trifle has to be one of the easiest ways to turn simple ingredients into a fancy display...


    Coffee Marinated Steak

    My dad-a big steak lover—got this recipe form a friend, and now we never eat steak without using this marinade....


    Honey-Citrus Iced Tea

    A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold....


    Show-Off Salad

    People tell me they can't stay away from this fresh-tasting salad, with its layers of lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, macaroni,...

    Confetti Beet Salad

    Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need...


    Bread and Butter Pickles

    Sweet and tangy bread and butter pickles are amazing on sandwiches or with pimento cheese. Make your own with this...


    Teriyaki Sirloin Steak

    Since a co-worker shared this teriyaki sirloin steak recipe with me, I seldom make steak any other way. It's an...


    Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops

    This is my favorite way to grill pork chops. The meat turns out so moist and tender when it's fixed...


    Pinwheel Flank Steaks

    Here's a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that's a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance....


    Penne Pasta Salad

    This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing....

    French Toast Bake

    "If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll love this take on a breakfast favorite," writes Melissa Winona of Salt Lake...


    Tacos on a Stick

    Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to...


    Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte

    My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early...


    Garlic Lime Chicken

    "I love garlic, and this golden-brown chicken with its fragrant spices and citrus tang is an excellent way to showcase...


    Grilled Ribeye Steaks

    In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends. When the weather is...


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    Summer Steak Kabobs

    These steak kabobs not only satisfy my love of outdoor cooking, they feature a mouthwatering marinade, too. It's terrific with...