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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    Coconut Cream Dessert

    7 reviews

    Butter-flavored crackers make the crunchy crust for this frozen take on coconut cream pie. "A mixer works great to easily...


    Pineapple Sherbet

    2 reviews

    This was a favorite dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas when we all gathered at Grandma's house - the holidays weren't...


    Stuffed Bread Appetizers

    11 reviews

    You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem...


    Date Nut Log

    2 reviews

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


    Overnight Brunch Casserole

    2 reviews

    I love to cook for company and do brunch frequently. Different from most egg bakes, this casserole combines scrambled eggs...


    Cheddar Cheese Spread

    1 review

    A simple spread like this with some crackers is often all you need when entertaining. Letting the spread refrigerate overnight...


    Pot o’ Gold Cookies

    3 reviews

    These soft, buttery cutouts are always a hit, plus you can flavor the dough any way you like. I've used...


    Peanut Butter Puddingwiches

    3 reviews

    If you like frozen ice cream sandwiches, you'll love the homemade goodness of these peanut buttery pudding treats. The filling...

    White Sangria

    11 reviews

    Fruity, sweet and party-pretty, this light, refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen goes together in minutes. And guests will find...


    Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad

    40 reviews

    I’ve tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It’s fresh, fruity and refreshing,...


    Savory French Toast Bake

    1 review

    Spend just 15 minutes prepping this casserole the night before, and you’ll have extra time to make a fruit salad...


    Frozen Lemon Yogurt

    1 review

    Wanting something with fewer calories, I tinkered with a lemon ice cream recipe until I liked what I tasted. This...


    Macaroon Fruit Dip

    2 reviews

    I rely on make-ahead dishes like this when entertaining. Serving the dip in a pineapple shell makes for a pretty...


    Cucumber Sauce

    1 review

    I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional...


    Coffee House Slush

    2 reviews

    Coffee drinks are all the rage these days. This slush rivals any from a gourmet coffee shop.


    Creamy Coffee Pie

    2 reviews

    It’s easy to stir mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and crushed sandwich cookies into coffee ice cream to create this...


    Prism Cake

    2 reviews

    Try this colorful cake next time you want to make something a little different for dessert.

    Overnight Yeast Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

    3 reviews

    Nothing says "good morning" like these fluffy pancakes topped with a fruity homemade syrup. When I don't have the time...


    Pillow-Soft Rolls

    4 reviews

    If you set these freshly baked rolls on the counter to cool and leave the room, they may not be...


    Candy Cane Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    This pepperminty cheesecake says "Christmas" at first sight and first bite. The recipe earned me a dairy producer's scholarship. Now,...


    Irish Spiced Beef

    1 review

    The story goes that my Irish ancestors brought this recipe along when they immigrated to the U.S. Start it at...


    Smoked Salmon Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    "We live on Kodiak Island off the coast of Alaska, and salmon is one of our favorite foods," writes Becky...


    Pineapple Cheese Pie

    3 reviews

    I cut this recipe out of a magazine over 40 years ago when I was a new cook and wanted...

    Ladyfinger Trifle

    1 review

    During the busy holiday season, you'll want to stock your pantry with the ingredients for this fast and festive dessert....


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    Almond Bear Claws

    12 reviews

    This bear claw pastry recipe is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's impossible to resist the delicate dough, rich almond filling and...


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    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    40 reviews

    I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They...


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    Creamy Caramel Flan

    64 reviews

    A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for...


    Layered Lemon Dessert Squares

    7 reviews

    I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you’re a fan of...


    Ranch Ham Roll-Ups

    15 reviews

    These pretty pinwheel appetizers from Charlie Clutts of New Tazewell, Tennessee are easy to make and fun to nibble, with...