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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    Teriyaki Shish Kabobs

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    When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam...


    Grandma’s Potato Salad

    This salad is a must for the Fourth of July feast. The red potatoes hold their shape and texture even...



    Summer Squash Salad

    Packing a satisfying crunch, this salad is a tasty alternative to coleslaw. Like most gardeners, we usually have an abundance...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    This sugar-free fudge is a true treat. You don't need sugar to have a flavor-filled dessert!


    Pistachio Ambrosia Salad

    Pistachio ambrosia salad is an easy, fruit-forward show-stopper. Turn to this recipe any time you need a no-fuss, Southern dessert...


    Pineapple Gelatin Salad

    My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...


    Pickled Mushrooms

    As a salad or appetizer, these tangy mushrooms are a welcome addition to any meal or party buffet table. It...

    Peach Bavarian

    Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli,...


    Southern Vinegar Slaw

    This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when...


    Orange Buttermilk Salad

    For a deliciously creamy treat, I make this gelatin salad. It is so easy to whip up and I always...


    Mozzarella Sticks

    I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite...


    Marinated Slaw

    This is a delectable dish that looks as good as it tastes. Mother usually saved this recipe for special occasions,...


    Pork Kabobs

    Juicy and easy to prep, these pork kabobs are a tasty addition to the weekly lineup or for entertaining guests...



    Lime Gelatin Salad

    I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or...


    Lemon Blueberry Pie

    "When blueberries are ripe, I find every way possible to enjoy them," notes Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her tart...

    Cucumber Salad with Miracle Whip

    Cucumber salad with Miracle Whip, or Kansas cucumber salad, is a generations-old recipe that's a hit at picnics, potlucks and...


    Homemade Frozen Custard

    My siblings and I had a hard time finding room for dessert after Mom's delicious meals, but when we were...


    Grandmother’s Orange Salad

    This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to...


    Fruited Wild Rice Salad

    I created this salad recipe to feature wild rice, a delicious state crop, plus other harvest ingredients like apples and...


    Freezer Cucumber Pickles

    When I first started to make these crunchy and satisfying freezer pickles, I wasn't sure if the method would actually...


    Date Nut Log

    My mother served this dessert one year after a big holiday meal. We all thought it was delicious. Since then...

    Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich...


    Cranberry Pineapple Salad

    Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...


    Citrus Cheesecake

    Here's the perfect cheesecake for spring. The rich cookielike crust and creamy filling make the zesty citrus taste a wonderful...


    Chicken Lasagna

    Our chicken lasagna features a rich, creamy cheese sauce and plenty of spinach. It’s a fun twist on a classic...


    Cherry Fluff

    Chunky tart cherries, coconut, pecans and pineapple give substance to this lightly sweet make-ahead salad. With it's pastel color and...


    Carrot and Raisin Salad

    This carrot and raisin salad combines crunchy carrots, sweet raisins and a creamy dressing for a quick and refreshing side...