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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    Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie

    145 reviews

    In fall or any time of year, this nutty, rich and delicious pecan pie recipe is one I am proud...


    Raspberry-Cinnamon French Toast

    19 reviews

    We came up with this moist French toast bake that’s a snap to assemble at night and bake the next...


    Best Ever Crescent Rolls

    8 reviews

    My daughter and I have cranked out dozens of these homemade crescent rolls. It’s a real team effort. I cut...


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    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    117 reviews

    My next-door neighbor shared this ham and Swiss sliders recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can...


    Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    71 reviews

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...


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    Blueberry French Toast

    82 reviews

    A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...


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    French Toast Casserole

    84 reviews

    Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make this breakfast favorite. Since...

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    Hash Brown Egg Bake

    58 reviews

    A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this...


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    Potato Salad

    86 reviews

    This homemade potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays....


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    Luscious Blueberry Jam

    8 reviews

    This perfectly spreadable blueberry jam boasts a beautiful dark color with a sweet seasonal flavor. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin


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    Fiesta Pinwheels

    52 reviews

    Whenever I serve this make-ahead, easy pinwheel recipe, they disappear fast. When a friend at the office shared them with...


    Cranberry Nut Swirls

    7 reviews

    This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...


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    Sausage and Egg Casserole

    93 reviews

    For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I...


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    Shortcut Tres Leches Cake

    33 reviews

    My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...


    Contest-Winning Raspberry Cream Pie

    27 reviews

    This recipe is delicious with either fresh-picked or frozen raspberries. That means you can make it year-round. One bite of...


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....

    Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    1 review

    This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the...


    Stuffed Flank Steak

    1 review

    My daughter and her family, who live in Hong Kong, love to make my flank steak becuase it reminds them...


    Contest-Winning White Chocolate Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    This is my all-time favorite white chocolate cheesecake recipe! A friend gave it to me years ago and I’ve made...


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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    156 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


    Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe 

    7 reviews

    Why settle for store-bought ice cream sandwiches when you can have ones that taste even better and aren't that difficult...


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    Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread

    6 reviews

    Time to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your...

    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...


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    Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    94 reviews

    With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of...


    Grilled Caesar Chicken Breasts

    22 reviews

    Marinated overnight in creamy Caesar dressing, this grilled Caesar chicken recipe is juicy, tender and full of flavor. It couldn't...


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    Mulled Wine

    8 reviews

    This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture...


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    Sweet Macaroni Salad

    85 reviews

    A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one...


    Chocolate Velvet Dessert

    15 reviews

    This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...