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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    Taco Sauce

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    Pickled Corn

    Pickling doesn't have to be difficult, and it doesn't have to involve cucumbers either. Our pickled corn recipe is incredibly...


    Air-Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

    Air-fryer mozzarella sticks are the quick and easy homemade version of your favorite frozen snack food. Marinara sauce not required,...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    Spiced Indian Rusks

    Indian cake rusks, or delicious soft cakes, use traditional warm spices and can have add in's like fruit or nuts...


    Din Tai Fung Chilled Cucumber Salad

    My family and I are obsessed with Din Tai Fung, a famous Taiwanese restaurant in California, and its chilled cucumber...


    Mango Bread

    I live on Maui, and when it’s mango season, everyone shares their crop so all get to try different varieties....


    Simits

    These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are...

    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...


    Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars

    After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what...


    Strawberry-Pineapple Coleslaw

    Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think...


    Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer

    Nothing says spring like strawberries and wine spritzers. The tarragon and black pepper in this refreshing cocktail complement the strawberry...


    Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken

    Since moving to Toronto, I couldn’t find an authentic version of the dish I grew up with in my hometown...


    Beef Empanadas

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    Our Chilean-inspired beef empanada recipe is a great place to start when learning how to make beef...


    Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

    My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We...


    Air-Fryer Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

    Taking inspiration from my mom's pineapple upside-down cake, I added a cheesecake layer and baked it in an air fryer....

    Lazy Cake

    This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...


    Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

    With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...


    Rib Shack Copycat Mashed Potatoes

    Idaho is well known for being the potato state—even our license plates say "Famous Potatoes"! This is my version of...


    Smoked Bluefish Spread

    While I was growing up, we spent summers on Block Island, Rhode Island, where we would surf-cast off the shores...


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    Falafel

    This authentic falafel recipe uses dried beans that are simply soaked—never cooked—for balls that cling together while becoming crispy outside...


    Gluten-Free Gravy

    I love this gluten-free gravy–it's so versatile! It can be used with an everyday meal or aside a holiday feast....

    Watermelon Rind Preserves

    This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


    Bourbon Ice Cream

    The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When...


    Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

    These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...


    Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

    These Philly cheesesteak sliders are perfect for a potluck, tailgate or any casual party where finger foods with sustenance are...


    Orange Sweet Rolls

    This orange sweet rolls recipe is so dependable—I make it a lot during the holidays because it’s quick and delicious....


    Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

    This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...