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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    Pumpkin Muffins

    This pumpkin muffin recipe will make you excited to turn on your oven again when the temperature starts to drop.


    Butter Rings

    Mother used to make this coffee cake for special occasions. She clipped it from a newspaper more than 55 years...


    Southern Coleslaw

    My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe...


    Spiced Almond Cookies

    These cookies are my all-time favorite! The recipe has won ribbons at fairs and applause from family and guests alike....


    Swiss Cheese Salad

    I entered this recipe that I created myself in a local cooking contest in 1980 - it took first prize!...


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    Pecan Pie Bars

    Come for the pecan pie-like flavors, stay for the milk chocolate toffee bits. Our pecan pie bars might be tastier...


    Ham and Cheese Souffle

    I like to serve this tasty dish for brunch along with fresh fruit when I'm having guests. Not only is...


    Marshmallow Raspberry Pie

    Talk about scrumptious summer desserts - this one is colorful, cool and sweet. Fresh raspberries are my favorite fruit, and...

    Grilled Flank Steak

    My sister, Kathy, and I often exchange recipes and this grilled flank steak recipe is from her. It's become a...


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    California Spaghetti Salad

    California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...


    Frozen Cranberry Salad

    I grew up in rural northwestern Montana, where my three sisters and I made meals and prepared food for 4-H...


    Overnight Salad

    A co-worker shared this recipe with me several years ago. It's never failed to be a hit when I serve...


    Cranberry Relish

    This zesty, easy-to-make cranberry relish recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table.


    Christmas Pinwheels

    As seasonal appetizers go, these Christmas pinwheels are just about ideal. They're pretty, your guests will love them and they...


    Pinwheel Cookies

    These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I...


    Crockpot Apple Cider

    With crockpot apple cider, there's no such thing as last-minute prep. When you're expecting guests, just load the slow cooker...


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    Homemade Eggnog

    Is there any drink more Christmassy? We spill our top tips and tricks with our best-ever homemade eggnog recipe.

    Layered Lettuce Salad

    This is a great-tasting salad that can be made for most any occasion. It looks so pretty for a buffet...


    Lemon-Lime Chicken

    I've served this main dish numerous times for dinner guests and have received many compliments. In fact, every time I...


    Roasted Red Potato Salad

    I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of...


    Lemon Barbecued Chicken

    My husband loves chicken, so when we bought our first charcoal grill, we needed a recipe for barbecued chicken. We...


    French Toast Custard

    I usually make this dish for brunch, but it's also wonderful for breakfast or dinner. Guests have said it just...


    Southern Pralines

    This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...

    West Coast Chicken

    We're far from the West Coast-but the orange and ginger in the sauce for this chicken give us a taste...


    Pastelitos De Boda

    In Mexico, these rich cookies are called "Little Wedding Cakes" and usually are served with hot chocolate. Since moving here...


    Pork and Apple Tamales

    Serve this family favorite for all occasions: a quick dinner, brown-bag lunch, hearty snack or even a fun appetizer. —Marie...


    Pretzel Log Cabin

    Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...


    Spiedis

    This is our favorite cookout dish, and it's very good served with a salad. This recipe originated here in my...


    Frozen Cucumber Salad

    Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use...