Make-Ahead

“My husband loves pork chops. They're a good source of lean protein and it's easy to change the flavor by...

A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...

Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses...

“I substituted reduced-fat ingredients and reworked this recipe to fit my diet…and my tastes!” Served with melon or grapes on...

I absolutely love peanut butter, and peanut butter pie is one of my favorites. But I’m a registered dietitian, so...

If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be...

Dill pickles are a snap to make at home—pun intended! Fresh cucumbers, garlic and dill are soaked overnight in an...

Bitterballen are a Dutch bar snack, the local equivalent of Spanish tapas. They're unusual enough to be an attention-getter, but...

These classic yellow cupcakes are customizable for parties or personal treats.

This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

We blend cheddar and cream cheese and marinate it in an herb-infused, zesty vinaigrette for a fun appetizer...

Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese....

The longer this creamy, beefy blend chills, the better it tastes. I usually have to make a double batch when...

I can't tell you how many times I'm asked to bring this easy dip to holidays, birthday parties or girls'...

I always get compliments when I whip up this rich little cheesecake. With layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, it's...

I cut this recipe out of a magazine over 40 years ago when I was a new cook and wanted...

Our family can't get through the holidays without these fun, colorful cookies. They come out of my oven by the...

For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...

Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The...

With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...

These Amish cinnamon rolls are soft and tender because of their "secret" ingredient, mashed potatoes. You may never boil a...

We were living in Texas when I found the recipe for this simple yet elegant salad. I was thrilled— we...

This cranberry salad (or cranberry fluff salad to some) is an excellent side or dessert recipe. Cranberries, pineapples, green apples...

I first tasted this rich, old-fashioned fruit salad at my wedding reception many years ago. The ladies who did the...

This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks...

This creamy, cheesy, tomatoey spinach manicotti is completely assembled in advance and refrigerated overnight before baking, making it about as...

"Heaven on a spoon" is how one friend describes this chocolaty dessert. My husband, Allen rates it best of all...

Our kids love waking up to these golden, fluffy pancakes. The buttermilk batter is refrigerated overnight, making them perfect for...

Toasted coconut, nuts and caramel sauce top a cream cheese layer in this special pie from Mildred Troupe of Wartrace,...