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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    Sugar Cookie Slices

    6 reviews

    I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...


    Baked Chicken Macaroni Casserole

    4 reviews

    Martha St. Clair of Salem, Illinois writes, “I got this recipe from a ladies' circle years ago, and have had...


    Easy Marinated Mushrooms

    1 review

    This easy salad is a family favorite during the summer. I find it especially handy when we grill out, because...


    Italian Sausage Casserole

    2 reviews

    At the start of each week, my family is already looking forward to our traditional weekend breakfasts, when I serve...


    German Chocolate Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't...


    Southwest Sausage Bake

    9 reviews

    This layered tortilla dish is not only delicious, but it's a real timesaver because it's put together the night before....


    Mocha Cheesecake

    1 review

    I've relied on this dessert many times when company comes calling, and it's never let me down. It's simple to...


    Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    12 reviews

    These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich...

    Cherry Kringle

    3 reviews

    The soft dough in this recipe is so easy to work with. It bakes into a golden tender pastry that...


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    6 reviews

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush

    1 review

    This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Quick Chilled Blueberry Soup

    1 review

    When I serve this fruit soup on a warm summer evening, my guests are always delighted. Compliments abound for this...


    Spinach Feta Strata

    9 reviews

    A friend shared this strata recipe with me, and my family loved it the first time I made it....


    Italian Spumoni Cookies

    3 reviews

    These festive cookies look and taste like they're made from scratch. But refrigerated cookie dough makes them a cinch to...


    Sour Cream Cutouts

    7 reviews

    Rich and tender with a lovely vanilla flavor, these cute cutouts are sure to catch Santa's eye when you leave...


    Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    I'm an avid recipe collector and can't recall where I found this one. I do know its delicate flavor is...


    Colorful Ham Strata

    3 reviews

    Marilou's make-ahead breakfast bake is a cinch, particularly when leftover ham is used. Chock-full of peppers, onions and cheese, the...

    Lime & Coconut Cream Pie

    3 reviews

    My custard pie features two tropical flavors I love. Plus, it’s a breeze to make. I throw most of the...


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    Ice Cream Pretzel Cake

    8 reviews

    "Our family loved a dessert we had at a local restaurant, so I invented my own version for a birthday...


    Butterfinger Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    I am a cheesecake fanatic! When I found this recipe featuring Butterfinger candy bars, I knew it was for me....


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    Nine-Day Coleslaw

    2 reviews

    This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it...


    Chicken Church Casserole

    7 reviews

    Chicken Church Casserole is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that's a favorite at church luncheons, reports Charlotte Pizio of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.


    Cajun Gazpacho

    1 review

    Horseradish, spices and slightly sweet balsamic vinegar give this gazpacho its Cajun flair. Served chilled, it’s one of the best...

    Mini Chocolate Wafer Cakes

    2 reviews

    I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access...


    Mojito Slush

    3 reviews

    Whether you're splashing poolside or watching the kids inside, this slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness...


    Italian Leg of Lamb

    1 review

    When this pleasantly seasoned roast appears on my Easter table, no one walks away hungry. Garlic, lemon juice and seasonings...


    Marinated Beef Sandwiches

    This recipe from my sister-in-law is especially good when entertaining for New Year's and football games. No one walks away...


    Pickled Pepper Relish

    Here's an eye-catching medley that's an instant flavor booster. “I love it on barbecued beef sandwiches, or added to coleslaw...


    Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake

    I got this recipe from my sister years ago and like to fix it when times are rushed. It's fancy...