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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    Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Potatoes

    5 reviews

    My mother found this delicious recipe many years ago, when I was a teenager. Now I make it for my...


    Grilled Marinated Pork Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    My sister, who has always had a knack for tossing spices and ingredients together, introduced this pork tenderloin dish to...


    Festive Ham Glaze

    10 reviews

    As long as I can remember, my favorite room has been the kitchen. My glaze dates back to shortly after...


    Amish Apple Scrapple

    3 reviews

    The aroma of this when it's cooking at breakfast time takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania....


    Strawberry Lover’s Pie

    13 reviews

    The second question people ask when I serve them this pie is, "What's your recipe?" It comes right after their...


    Baked Ziti with Sausage

    27 reviews

    This is my husband's favorite casserole, and he requests it often. He loves the combination of zesty Italian meat and...


    Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread

    2 reviews

    I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes...


    Hash Brown & Chicken Brunch Casserole

    1 review

    My husband and I love to have a hot breakfast, but find it difficult with two kids. This dish is...

    Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

    2 reviews

    Every time I bring this slow-cooker pulled pork to a potluck I'm asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People...


    Chocolate Reindeer Cookies

    2 reviews

    Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved....


    Grapefruit Meringue Pie

    6 reviews

    There's a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I like to use fresh grapefruit juice when I make this pie....


    All-Day Red Beans & Rice

    8 reviews

    My family loves New Orleans-style cooking, so I make this authentic dish often. I appreciate how uncomplicated it is. And...


    S’mores Cheesecake

    17 reviews

    This sweet and decadent cheesecake features graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Enjoy! —Kurt Anderson, Willmar, Minnesota


    Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

    5 reviews

    This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...


    Cathedral Cookies

    9 reviews

    Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...


    Pecan French Toast

    1 review

    Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish. It couldn’t be easier to make, but it tastes like...


    Lemon Tea Cookies

    18 reviews

    These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...

    Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Salad

    4 reviews

    Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and...


    Slow-Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    31 reviews

    Every year my Mom made cream cheese mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. I tailored the recipe to my family's taste and...


    Cranberry Bourbon

    2 reviews

    The subtle tang of cranberry and the warm winter spices make this bourbon just right for holiday toasts—neat, on the...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    6 reviews

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Cool Strawberry Cream

    4 reviews

    This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two...


    Spice-Brined Pork Roast

    1 review

    This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws...

    Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Sherry Sauce

    4 reviews

    This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its...


    Cashew Chicken Casserole

    13 reviews

    I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to...


    Grandmother’s Orange Salad

    11 reviews

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


    Peach-Stuffed French Toast

    2 reviews

    With its make-ahead convenience and scrumptious flavor, this recipe is ideal for holiday brunches—and for busy hostesses with a hungry...


    Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard

    2 reviews

    Here's a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for bratwurst....


    Pressure Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon

    2 reviews

    I've wanted to make beef Burgundy ever since I got one of Julia Child's cookbooks, but I wanted to find...