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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    Bacon Macaroni Salad

    This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...


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    Easy Dill Pickles

    This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with...


    Tiramisu Toffee Torte

    Tiramisu is Italian for "pick-me-up," and this treat truly lives up to its name. The torte is truly worth every...


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    Ravioli Lasagna

    Our four-ingredient ravioli lasagna is the perfect shortcut meal for when you're craving lasagna but don't have as much time...


    Lime Chiffon Dessert

    "This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for...


    Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

    These pumpkin streusel muffins have a rich pumpkin flavor and a sweet, crumbly topping. They’ll make any fall or winter...


    Strawberry French Toast

    Fresh berries and cream cheese create the creamy middle in these French toast sandwiches. Because you prepare this breakfast bake...


    Ginger Drop Cookies

    My mother shared the recipe for these soft spice cookies, and I'm so grateful to have it! —Bethel Walters, Willow...

    Maine Potato Candy

    Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate...


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    Lemon Pudding Dessert

    After a big meal, folks really go for this light lemon treat. The shortbread crust is the perfect base for...


    Sweet-Sour Pasta Salad

    Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard...


    Pizza Lasagna

    Pizza lasagna takes a bit of time and effort, like most other lasagna recipes, but it's a big meal with...


    Marinated Italian Pasta Salad

    When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare...


    London Broil

    This recipe is delicious. I received it from my mother-in-law, who was a fabulous cook. Prepared on the grill, it's...


    Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs

    A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any...


    Zippy Shrimp Skewers

    These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear....


    No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

    Our no-bake blueberry cheesecake skips the oven without sacrificing that indulgent, creamy consistency every good cheesecake should have.

    Seasoning Salt

    I've been making this seasoning salt for many years. Try sprinkling it on pork chops, seafood, chicken and steak. —Bonnie...


    Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings

    “My mother gave me this recipe more than 10 years ago,” writes Tracy Peters of Corinth, Mississippi. “Since then, I’ve...


    Marinated Teriyaki Flank Steak

    Warm days are the perfect time to get out the grill. And this tender grilled steak and marinade of teriyaki,...


    Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    Remember whipping up potatoes at the last minute before holiday meals? Never again! These are the most delicious mashed spuds...


    Rocky Road Freezer Pie

    Whip up this simple chocolaty pie the day before and you’ll feel just like a champ when you serve it...


    Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

    This is the one and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch crust is...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Family and friends always ooh and aah when I bring out this tempting cheesecake after holiday dinners! Filled with peanut...


    Marinated Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

    My mother made this for a family gathering several years ago, and I've been serving it ever since. Everyone enjoys...


    Zippy Party Roll-Ups

    A guaranteed crowd pleaser, these zesty appetizers are an amazing way to pep up a party! The recipe won a...


    Yeast Waffles

    Starting the day with an appealing, hearty breakfast is certainly a step in the right direction when you're trying to...


    Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

    "I got the recipe for these quick-fixing pork sandwiches from a friend at work years ago. I’m always asked for...


    Chicken and Shrimp Satay

    I lightened up a recipe that I found in a cookbook, and these grilled kabobs were the tasty result. The...