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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    Santa Maria Roast Beef

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


    Monster Curried Cheese Ball

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


    Start-Right Strata

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


    Peanut Butter Pies

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


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    Holiday Brunch Casserole

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


    Dill Pickles

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


    Dutch Meatballs (Bitterballen)

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


    Yellow Cupcakes

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

    Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush

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


    Marinated Cheese

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


    Mini Muffuletta

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


    Easy Bagel Dip

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


    Sesame Chicken Dip

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


    Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

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


    Pineapple Cheese Pie

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


    Pimiento Cheddar Spread

    I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was...


    Pineapple & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

    This bread pudding is easy, convenient, versatile, and delicious. Every time I take it to church or school everyone asks...

    Spinach Lasagna

    Looking for a hearty vegetarian main course? This spinach lasagna recipe features layers of noodles stuffed with tender spinach and...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


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    Tri-Color Pasta Salad

    Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...


    Hawaiian Bacon & Pineapple Breakfast Bake

    Sweet meets savory in this fun twist on the typical breakfast casserole. It's great for parties and potlucks because you...


    Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

    Our biscuits and gravy casserole recipe features creamy sausage gravy and fluffy homemade biscuits. This make-ahead breakfast casserole is a...


    Bananas Foster French Toast

    This decadent overnight bananas Foster French toast recipe will take your brunch game to the next level.

    Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions

    This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon


    Spiced Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    What a sweet way to start your morning! It’s perfect for the holidays, but we enjoy it year-round. Prep the...


    Aunt Grace’s Eggnog

    When I was growing up, I couldn't get enough of the nonalcoholic eggnog my aunt always prepared for us kids....


    Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls

    I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...


    Lime-Honey Fruit Salad

    Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing. —Victoria Shevlin, Cape...


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    Huli Huli Chicken

    This huli huli chicken recipe will bring island flavor to your backyard. These grilled chicken thighs are marinated and finished...