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 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...


    Make-Ahead Tiramisu

    This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it...


    Toasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Ice Cream

    The flavors in this ice cream take me back to European vacations I've enjoyed in the past. I am a...


    Caramel Fudge Cheesecake

    It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined...


    Lavender Honey Cheesecake

    I love the scent of lavender, and the edible flowers make this cheesecake one of the most spectacular I've tasted....


    Whipped Cream Gelatin Mosaic

    Small pieces of gelatin give this old-fashioned salad a mosaic look. I like the fact that I don't need a...


    Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake

    My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...


    Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

    My husband loves cheesecake, and this favorite is from a cookbook I bought long ago for $1 at a yard...

    White Chocolate Lime Mousse Cake

    The line at the dessert table convinced me this cake was a winner when I served it at a party....


    Marbled Cappuccino Fudge Cheesecake

    I came up with this recipe because I love the frozen cappuccino drinks at coffee shops and wanted a cheesecake...


    Cherry Berries on a Cloud

    "Serve this elegant dessert, and you're sure to get requests for the recipe," says field editor Darlene Alexander of Nekoosa,...


    Southern Chocolate Torte

    This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...


    Whipped Chocolate Dessert

    This dessert makes a cool and delicious treat on a warm summer day. I bake a tender crust from a...


    Mulled Wine Jelly Candies

    I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

    Snowy Raspberry Gelatin Mold

    This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an attractive base for the creamy cream cheese...


    Salted Dark Chocolate Tart

    When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his...


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    Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake

    After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a...


    Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte

    A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...


    Malted Chocolate Cheesecake

    With an impressive presentation and a scrumptious, classic malt flavor, this downsized dessert will make anyone feel special. —Anna Ginsberg,...


    Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert

    In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's...