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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    Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert

    Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...


    Pig Pickin’ Cake

    A pig pickin’ cake is a southern delight that tastes like sunshine in every bite.


    Raspberry Ice Cream Delight

    This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt's...


    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...


    Super Italian Sub

    I like this flavorful Italian sub recipe that can be made ahead because it lets me relax with family and...


    7-Fruit Salad

    A tongue-tingling lime dressing complements the colorful variety of fruit in this delightful salad. It's always a hit at summer...


    Frozen Mocha Torte

    For an easy, make-ahead dessert that's elegant and luscious, try this recipe. The perfect blend of mocha and chocolate is...


    Grilled Pork Roast

    "We enjoy the mild mustard flavor of this juicy, tender pork roast," says Myra Innes of Auburn, Kansas. "With a...


    Spaghetti Salad

    We love how easy this spaghetti salad recipe is to prepare in advance. After it sets up in the fridge,...

    Strawberry Banana Trifle

    No matter where I take this dessert, the bowl is emptied in minutes. It's fun to make because everyone oohs...


    Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad

    Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...


    Frozen Hawaiian Pie

    Cool summer pies are one of Mom's specialties. This version offers pineapple, maraschino cherries and walnuts that are folded into...


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    Breakfast Quiche

    Become the hostess with the mostess with this easy breakfast quiche recipe. A buttery crust, creamy filling and savory fillings...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

    For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can't be beat! Layers of rich pound cake,...


    Chewy Almond Cookies

    My children and grandchildren adore these old-fashioned cookies, and they make a good unfrosted choice for a holiday cookie plate....