Make-Ahead

This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

Popular any time of the year, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics. Made the day before, it...

I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...

Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays...

Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...

One of my all-time favorite side dishes, this marinated medley is well-received whenever I serve it - which is often....

With a shortened baking window for the crust and a quickly cooked filling, our chocolate cream pie comes together with...

My grandpa, who gave me this recipe, liked the way the cream cheese and onion dip created a wonderful velvety...

Finish things off with a bang with this colorful gelatin garnished with fresh grapes. Chock-full of mandarin oranges and crushed...

This is a very old recipe that's been in the family for generations. Sometimes I'll omit the toffee bits and...

You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start...

"I call this my 'skinny' dessert," Jackie Newell says with a smile. "It tastes just like the traditional Italian dessert,...

This bacon-topped pie is a tasty and convenient addition to a brunch menu. "It's great to serve overnight guests because...

When I moved here from Malta more than 20 years ago, a kind neighbor lady took me under her wing...

Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.

This garden salsa recipe combines ripe ingredients and subtle seasonings to make a real summer treat. —Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas

Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for...

A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic,...

My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I...

If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.

The addition of butterscotch pudding makes these a little different than most gingerbread cutout recipes. The recipe comes from my...

I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade...

While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made...

You can enjoy a small batch of these sweet crunchy pickles anytime without the work of traditional canning methods. They're...

A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of color. Don't worry about heating up...

I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family...

"This make-ahead slush is really refreshing on hot summer days," writes Patricia Schroedl of Jefferson, Wisconsin. "Pour lemon-lime soda over...

This creamy coleslaw recipe is rich, tangy and sweet. It’s the perfect partner for barbecue, but it tastes just as...

Fresh raspberries add lovely layers of color to this easy-to-assemble dessert. A rich mixture of sweetened cream cheese and whipped...