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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    Refrigerator Cucumber Slices

    3 reviews

    My family can never get enough of these sweet cucumber slices in the summer. They're crunchy, delicious and simple to...


    Butter Brickle Ice Cream Pie

    6 reviews

    This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...


    Enchiladas El Paso

    1 review

    These enchiladas have more of a spaghetti sauce-tomato taste than typical Southwestern dishes. Loraine Meyer of Bend, Oregon relates, “I...


    Apricot White Fudge

    6 reviews

    This fudge has become a family favorite because of the luscious blending of flavors. I try to make it for...


    Savory Ham Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    My mom was the best cook—everything she made was special. She served this elegant cheesecake on Sunday following a Saturday...


    Honey-Grilled Chicken Breasts

    7 reviews

    Orange juice and soy sauce make such a tasty combination in this recipe from my mother-in-law. And the longer this...


    Jalapeno-Pecan Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe...


    Frozen Strawberry Delight

    6 reviews

    Simple, pretty and refreshing, this cool, lovely dessert will become a family favorite in no time. Sprinkle in some fresh...

    Whipped Cream Gelatin Mosaic

    1 review

    Small pieces of gelatin give this old-fashioned salad a mosaic look. I like the fact that I don't need a...


    Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole

    1 review

    “This hearty entree offers a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Whenever I make it, someone asks...


    Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake

    19 reviews

    My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...


    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Strata

    8 reviews

    Our daughter wouldn't mind if I made this Ham 'n' Cheese Strata every weekend! I do prepare it for each...


    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs

    4 reviews

    I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...


    Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles

    1 review

    Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even...


    Rainbow Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks...


    No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

    7 reviews

    I came up with this creamy white chocolate cheesecake after remembering one evening that I needed to bring a treat...


    Teriyaki Beef Tenderloin

    21 reviews

    A beautiful glaze coats this fantastic tenderloin that's as easy as it is delicious. All you have to do is...

    Double Butterscotch Cookies

    21 reviews

    This is a very old recipe that's been in the family for generations. Sometimes I'll omit the toffee bits and...


    Butternut-Sweet Potato Pie

    3 reviews

    If you're looking for a memorable dessert, this custardlike pie will certainly fit the bill. It's super easy to put...


    Rhubarb Pudding Dessert

    6 reviews

    Of the many recipes I've tried with rhubarb as the main ingredient, this is the one my family thinks is...


    Buttery Rhubarb Baklava

    2 reviews

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


    Mixed Bean Salad

    7 reviews

    Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.


    Salted Dark Chocolate Tart

    1 review

    When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his...

    Pork Chops with Glaze

    10 reviews

    Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork chops that are just right for any meal. —Louise Gilbert,...


    Broccoli Bites

    3 reviews

    An herb-seasoned stuffing mix and Parmesan cheese boost the flavor of the broccoli in these simple appetizers. The recipe makes...


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    Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring

    24 reviews

    We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party for Italian dinners. This one is...


    Pina Colada Molded Salad

    11 reviews

    My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...


    Overnight Pancakes

    5 reviews

    Our kids love waking up to these golden, fluffy pancakes. The buttermilk batter is refrigerated overnight, making them perfect for...


    Macadamia Key Lime Pie

    29 reviews

    I make Key lime pie at least four times a month during summer—it’s so refreshing. The shortbread crust adds richness....