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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    Rhubarb Pudding Dessert

    Of the many recipes I've tried with rhubarb as the main ingredient, this is the one my family thinks is...


    Pickled Carrot Salad

    "Years ago, we enjoyed chilled pickled carrots in a restaurant," recalls Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "They were so...


    Overnight Orange French Toast

    Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota uses leftover slices of cinnamon bread in creating this awesome overnight brunch dish. With...


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    Snowman Cookies

    Set a platter of adorable snowman cookies on the dessert table to spread holiday cheer. Or, gift them to your...


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    Italian Butter Cookies

    Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...


    Mom’s Pickled Beets

    Zesty and fresh-tasting, these bright, beautiful beet slices add spark to any meal. My mouth still begins to water when...


    Sandbakkels

    Sandbakkels are tasty Norwegian sugar cookies that are perfect for sharing during the holiday season.


    Frozen Fruit and Nut Salad

    For a cool treat, I serve this frozen salad. The fruit is so flavorful and is so easy to whip...

    Spoon Rolls

    "THE BATTER for these rolls may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, so this is a...


    12-Hour Salad

    This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she...


    Nine-Day Coleslaw

    This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it...


    Cool Cucumber Salad

    This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring...


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    Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    Making buttermilk fried chicken from scratch is easy! Brining the chicken with buttermilk ensures it stays juicy and tender, and...


    Icebox Rolls

    I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company...


    Grandma’s Pea Soup

    My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...


    Strawberry Glaze Pie

    This strawberry glaze pie was a family favorite while I was growing up and it's the same with my own...


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    Southern Potato Salad

    This easy southern potato salad recipe is an old-fashioned favorite that fits in perfectly at potlucks, luncheons, backyard cookouts and...

    Cornbread Sausage Stuffing

    This fluffy and sweet cornbread sausage stuffing will become a family favorite whether it's Thanksgiving or not, and it's quick...


    Flaky Butterhorn Rolls

    The recipe for these dinner rolls, slightly sweet and so very flaky, was my mother’s. They are simple to prepare...


    Grandma’s English Trifle

    This scrumptious trifle recipe is a family heirloom. My grandmother would make an enormous dish of it for Saturday night...


    Turnip Slaw

    I found this recipe in a local newspaper when we moved to Arkansas almost 20 years ago. The recipe was...


    Black-Eyed Pea Salad

    Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...


    Fresh Fruit Bowl

    The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment...

    4-Bean Salad

    This four-bean salad goes over big at potlucks because it's not too sweet and not too sour. It's ideal for...


    Cheesecake Pie

    This cheesecake pie combines two all-star desserts into one. Its graham cracker crust is buttery and crumbly, while the cheesecake...


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    Potato Salad

    Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. It's quick...


    Raisin Pie

    If you've never had a raisin pie, here's your chance to find out what you've been missing. It takes just...


    Marinated Pork Strips

    Meet the Cook: Especially if you're having company, this is a good recipe. While it looks like you spent time...


    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Strata

    Our daughter wouldn't mind if I made this Ham 'n' Cheese Strata every weekend! I do prepare it for each...