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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    Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs...


    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

    Bread pudding is one of those desserts that you basically can throw anything into. It's the kitchen sink of desserts....


    Air-Fryer Cheesecake

    This air-fryer cheesecake is something I've been making and perfecting for years. My daughter insisted it be served...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...


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    Oxtail Soup

    3 reviews

    This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...


    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


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    How to Make No-Bake Strawberry Delight

    You only need a few ingredients to make this fun, retro strawberry delight dessert.

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    43 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals for Super-Busy Nights

    When all you have time for is a quick reheat in the oven, these delicious lasagnas, soups, enchiladas, pot roasts...


    Maple Sage Grilled Chicken

    2 reviews

    Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in...


    Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Do dinner like the Mediterraneans with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping sauce...


    Homemade Taco Sauce

    4 reviews

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    Pickled Corn

    When fresh corn is in season and you're overeating it straight off the cob, try making pickled corn instead! —Amanda...


    Air-Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

    Deep-fried mozzarella sticks are one of our favorite appetizers. I figured out how to make them at home without having...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    Spiced Indian Rusks

    Indian cake rusks, or delicious soft cakes, use traditional warm spices and can have add in's like fruit or nuts...


    Chilean Beef and Olive Empanadas

    1 review

    My hometown of Lorain is known as the International City because people came here from all over the world to...

    Din Tai Fung Chilled Cucumber Salad

    5 reviews

    My family and I are obsessed with Din Tai Fung, a famous Taiwanese restaurant in California, and its chilled cucumber...


    Mango Bread

    2 reviews

    I live on Maui, and when it’s mango season, everyone shares their crop so all get to try different varieties....


    Simits

    These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are...


    Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken

    Since moving to Toronto, I couldn’t find an authentic version of the dish I grew up with in my hometown...


    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...

    Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars

    After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what...


    Strawberry-Pineapple Coleslaw

    4 reviews

    Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think...


    Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer

    Nothing says spring like strawberries and wine spritzers. The tarragon and black pepper in this refreshing cocktail complement the strawberry...


    Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

    My kids have multiple food allergies, but these simple mashed potatoes and gravy are easy to make for them. We...


    Air-Fryer Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

    1 review

    Taking inspiration from my mom's pineapple upside-down cake, I added a cheesecake layer and baked it in an air fryer....


    Lazy Cake

    1 review

    This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...