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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    Ranch Ham Roll-Ups

    These pretty pinwheel appetizers from Charlie Clutts of New Tazewell, Tennessee are easy to make and fun to nibble, with...


    Breakfast Casserole

    Mary Stoddard of Fountain Inn, South Carolina sent in the recipe for this healthy breakfast casserole that's perfect for a...


    Ice Cream Cake Roll

    This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and berry jam. Garnished...


    Grape Ice

    When I was growing up , this slushy dessert was a popular request at our house, and Mom stirred it...


    Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake

    I love cheesecake and my husband loves chocolate, so this is a favorite dessert of ours. The rhubarb adds a...


    Raspberry Cocoa Trifle

    This lovely layered dessert is my husband's favorite. I always make it for our Christmas dinner, but it's excellent after...


    Sugar Cookie Slices

    I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...


    Mini Chocolate Wafer Cakes

    I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access...

    Triple-Nut Candy

    I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each...


    French Cream with Sugared Grapes

    Looking for a truly elegant finale for your holiday dinner? My dessert will do the trick. It looks so regal...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...


    Grandma’s Raspberry Rugelach

    I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient...


    Coffee Shop Fudge

    This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...


    Ladyfinger Ice Cream Cake

    No one will believe you didn’t fuss when you bring out this show-stopping cake. On a hot summer day, it...


    Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies

    I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...


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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball

    As charming as it is delicious, this pumpkin cheese ball is a perfect autumnal treat for a Halloween party or...


    Orange-Glazed Crullers

    I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...

    Grape and Cabbage Salad

    This is a recipe I created using the grapes grown in our state. The flavor and texture brings many compliments,...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

    This pretty layered pie is easy to assemble with convenient canned pumpkin, store-bought candy bars and a prepared crust. While...


    Cranberry Icebox Cookies

    These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...


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    Salmon Patties

    Salmon patties are quick and easy! Prepare this versatile recipe the night before for a simple lunch, or turn it...


    Banana Split Supreme

    This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


    Grilled Steak Fajitas

    This tasty main dish is as quick and easy to assemble as tacos. Marinating the meat overnight makes it very...

    Rainbow Pasta Salad

    This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks...


    Butter Meltaways

    Beech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, "Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    Look no further than this easy refrigerator pickles recipe when you want pickles in a flash. Crispy, crunchy, sweet and...


    Marinated Flank Steak

    This marinated flank steak will be ready to grill to juicy, tender perfection after an overnight soak in our marinade....


    Frozen Berry Fluff

    "My family loves this cool, refreshing dessert no matter what flavor pie filling I use," Donetta Brunner of Savanna, Illinois...


    Pretty Peach Jam

    This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...