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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    Overnight Brunch Casserole

    I love to cook for company and do brunch frequently. Different from most egg bakes, this casserole combines scrambled eggs...


    Pumpkin-Pecan Baked Oatmeal

    This heart-healthy baked pumpkin oatmeal is a love letter to fall and only takes 15 minutes to make followed by...


    Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole

    When we used to have Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this for grandpa because he enjoyed...


    Apple-Marinated Chicken & Vegetables

    I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade...


    Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata

    This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...


    Caramel-Pecan French Toast Bake

    For a sensational Sunday brunch dish, try this French toast. You put it together the night before, so you only...


    Freezer Slaw

    A tangy and crisp slaw that stays fresh and delicious in the freezer and ready to elevate any meal.


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    Rhubarb Cheesecake Squares

    It’s rhubarb season, so now’s the time to try this rich and tangy cheese bar. It’s bound to be a...

    Macadamia Key Lime Pie

    I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer—it’s so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness....


    Spicy Shrimp & Crab Cocktail

    This seafood starter is so good that it makes me love a food I usually don't—radishes! This recipe also calls...


    Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

    Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites —lemon and cheesecake —in one yummy morsel. They look lovely...


    Apple Brandy Cheesecake

    If you like apple pie, you will also enjoy this cheesecake. Bits of apple are scattered throughout the filling and...


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    Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

    Fit for a crowd and beloved by all ages, this lemon cheesecake recipe bakes up a dessert so sunshiny it...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    Want to bring an impressive dessert into the room at your next holiday party? This peppermint cheesecake pulls out all...


    Blue Cheese Coleslaw

    “I'm apt to add blue cheese to anything I can think of, including this tangy slaw. I make it ahead...


    At-Attention Grilled Chicken

    After years of making this recipe, I have yet to find a better grilled chicken. The cooking technique makes it...


    No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert

    Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request...

    Refrigerator Dill Pickles

    Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake...


    Kale Pasta

    I love kale and my husband hates it. But when I made this kale pasta recipe, it was so delicious,...


    Mango-Lime Pork Chops

    This beautiful marinaded pork is topped with a fruity salsa of emerald kiwifruit, golden mango and red peppers for an...


    Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

    Diced mango and chopped onion and pineapple make a fresh and fruity topping for these easy pork chops. For extra...


    All-Day Red Beans & Rice

    My family loves New Orleans-style cooking, so I make this authentic dish often. I appreciate how uncomplicated it is. And...


    Pork Roast Dinner

    I am single and love to cook, so I often cook for friends that either don't cook or who work...

    Caramel Apple Creme Brulee

    Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm...


    Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops

    With just 31 calories, 4 teaspoons of sugar total and lots of vitamin C, this is one light and refreshing...


    Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

    My family adores this recipe. The coating keeps the chicken nice and moist. With the taste enhanced by marinating, the...


    Cubano Pork Sandwiches

    When a hungry crowd is coming over, we plan to make our juicy pork a day ahead. I call the...


    Magnolia Dream Cheesecake

    This is the best cheesecake you will ever taste! You'll love the light, creamy texture bursting with peach and hazelnut...


    Apricot Chicken Wings

    Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings. —Robin Spires,...