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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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

    Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut...


    Lemon and Coriander Greek Yogurt

    You'll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade Greek yogurt. Flavored with lemon and coriander, it's amazing on...


    Ranch Chicken Fajitas

    Give sizzling chicken fajitas a tangy twist by adding ranch dressing mix to the marinade. They have so much flavor,...


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    Chocolate Chess Pie

    Chocolate chess pie is all the gooey yumminess of chocolate pecan pie, without the pecans!


    Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad

    I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...


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    Apple Slaw

    Creamy, crunchy, crispy and refreshing—this apple slaw may just be the perfect coleslaw!


    Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

    Make mornings easier with peanut butter banana overnight oats. A quick and nutritious breakfast that will keep you full until...


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    Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

    Few desserts are as luscious and impressive as a chocolate swirl cheesecake. We'll show you how to master cheesecake-baking techniques...

    Melomakarona

    Melomakarona are must-bake Greek Christmas cookies. They're rich with olive oil and sweetened from a dip in honey syrup, and...


    Hearty Pork Bean Soup

    It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a...


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    Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds

    Both sides of my family are Midwestern, so our strong brandy tradition is evident in the slush we make for...


    Mince Pies

    Most people use canned mincemeat, but this is the old-fashioned way to make a mince pie. It's a sweet holiday...



    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Cinnamon Twirl Cookies

    These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is...


    Vegan Baked Beans

    You won't miss the bacon in these vegan baked beans! Slow-cooked beans and warm spices create a rich sauce that...


    Vegan Macaroni Salad

    All the classic flavors come through in this vegan macaroni salad, from the pickle relish to the ground mustard. The...

    Chicken-Prosciutto Pinwheels in Wine Sauce

    We host a large group for holiday meals, and these pinwheels always go over well alongside the regular dishes. I...


    Indian Ginger Potatoes

    This easy ginger potato dish is so flavorful. Make it even faster by cooking the potatoes ahead of time or...


    Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken

    This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it bakes in one pan, but it is also special enough...


    Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...


    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...


    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...

    Chuck Roast Tacos

    Making tacos from ground beef is quick and convenient, but chuck roast tacos are slow and convenient. They take just...


    Spicy Cranberry Salsa

    This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....


    Meringue-Topped Pecan Custard Pie

    I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...


    Barbacoa Tacos

    These beef barbacoa tacos are even easier to make than the ground beef kind, because your slow cooker does all...


    Slammin’ Lamb

    This meat is easy, flavorful and best when marinated overnight. You can even mix it up and freeze it until...


    Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie

    I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...