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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    Lemon Gelato

    This fresh lemon gelato recipe is the perfect combo of tangy sweetness and a creamy-cold texture.


    Frosty Key Lime Pie

    Credit whipped cream for the fluffy-smooth texture and luscious flavor of this frozen refresher. It's highly recommended by field editor...


    Lemon Sherbet

    Fresh citrus flavor shines bright in this refreshing lemon sherbet recipe.


    Honey-Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Orange juice and soy sauce make such a tasty combination in this recipe from my mother-in-law. And the longer this...


    Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad

    "This salad combines two of my favorite foods: pasta and shrimp. It 's a perfect side for a grilled steak...


    Lamb Kabobs

    This colorful kabob wouldn't be the same without its delicious herb marinade and tender-crisp vegetables. Together, they add delicious flavor...


    Cranberry-Eggnog Gelatin Salad

    Refreshing and bursting with flavor, this festive jello salad is a great choice for a holiday potluck...


    Cheese & Crab Brunch Bake

    Who doesn't love an easy, cheesy seafood casserole that can be pulled together in 30 minutes, refrigerated overnight and baked...

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    Healthy Lasagna

    We gave the traditional dish a makeover with this healthy lasagna recipe. It tastes just as good as the original,...


    Overnight Baked Oatmeal

    My husband and I spent a long weekend at a bed-and-breakfast not far from our home. The owners shared this...


    Wild Rice & Cranberry Loaves

    This is an incredibly fragrant bread with lots of texture from wild rice and dried cranberries. It's hearty enough for...


    Company Lasagna

    I love having this in the fridge when guests come over. It’s so easy, I can focus on socializing, not...


    Sinterklaas Cookies

    After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...


    Boston Baked Beans

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


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    Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts

    We love sticky buns made with my husband's angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter...


    Smoked Salmon-Potato Brunch Bake

    The two different potatoes, fresh herbs and different textures make this savory brunch bake unique and special.—Victoria Johnson, Gilbert, Arizona


    Sausage-Rice Phyllo Casserole

    I created this recipe to use up the ingredients I had stocked in my cupboards. You can mix up the...

    Great Grain Salad

    I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts,...


    Streusel-Topped Apple Cheesecake

    I love cheesecake & apple pie so I thought this would be a great combination! It has everything that makes...


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    Breakfast Burrito Casserole

    A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a...


    Coffee Lover’s Mini Cheesecakes

    Everyone in my family knows how much I adore cheesecake. Anyone who wants one made comes to me because they...


    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


    Tomato Galette

    I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and...

    Fruity Croissant Puff

    I got this recipe from a good friend. Sweet, tart, tender and light, it tastes like a Danish.—Myra Aimer, Tuttle,...


    Layered Lemon Dessert Squares

    I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you’re a fan of...


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    Oven-Baked Brisket

    Oven brisket is a convenient alternative to smoked brisket! Use any leftovers of this Texas-style brisket in sandwiches and tacos.


    Bananas & Cream Pound Cake

    This banana pound cake got me a date with my future husband. At a church event, he loved it so...


    Peach Gelatin Salad

    My mother always asked our family what we wanted to eat for holiday dinners. Without exception, our requests included this...


    Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake

    Cardamom has a sweet and warm taste that makes you think of clove, allspice and pepper all wrapped in one...