Make-Ahead

These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...

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

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

I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With a full-time job and my own catering business, I appreciate delicious food that can be prepared ahead, like this...

For a snack that's very much like guacamole but without the avocados, which are high in fat, try this dip....

I assemble this dish the day before our grandchildren visit, giving me more time for fun with them! —Alma Andrews,...

Perfect for a busy day, this saucy main dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked before serving. My...

To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...

Even if you don't have the most adventurous palate, West African peanut stew is a dish almost anyone can appreciate....

I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed...

Citrus, cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers make my version of this flaky, sweet pastry so unique. It's really rich, so...

I like to take treats to my co-workers at the nursery/gift shop where I work. When rhubarb season arrives, I...

These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.

My grandmother's homemade marinade adds tang and tenderness to these beefy kabobs. Her blend of herbs and spices punches up...

When you need a recipe to feed a crowd, these mixed berry tarts have a butter crusty and burst with...