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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    Chocolate Caramels

    6 reviews

    When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still...


    Icebox Rolls

    7 reviews

    I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company...


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    Easy Pickled Beets

    1 review

    "Here's an easy way to spice up canned beets," says Cordie Cash of Silsbee, Texas. "This is a perfect dish...


    Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie

    8 reviews

    Serious dessert lovers go nuts over this one that combines the best of two classics: pecan pie and chocolate pie....


    Make-Ahead Tiramisu

    9 reviews

    This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it...


    Pineapple Iced Tea

    6 reviews

    We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

    This pretty layered pie is easy to assemble with convenient canned pumpkin, store-bought candy bars and a prepared crust. While...


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    Winnie’s Mini Rhubarb & Strawberry Pies

    8 reviews

    Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those...

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    Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

    5 reviews

    It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...


    Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie

    18 reviews

    When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...


    Kale Pasta

    18 reviews

    I love kale and my husband hates it. But when I made this kale pasta recipe, it was so delicious,...


    Raspberry Ribbon Pie

    10 reviews

    While he was growing up, this was my husband's favorite Christmas dessert. When we married, his mother passed it on...


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    Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas

    26 reviews

    I love Mexican food, but I'm always looking for ways to make it healthier. I reworked a dish that I...


    Pineapple Gelatin Salad

    3 reviews

    My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...


    Lime Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or...


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    Apricot-Filled Triangles

    5 reviews

    Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic...


    Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

    15 reviews

    This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a...

    U.S. Senate Bean Soup

    18 reviews

    Chock-full of ham, beans and celery, this hearty soup makes a wonderful meal at any time of year. Freeze the...


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    Martha Washington Candy

    37 reviews

    Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...


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    Crusty Homemade Bread

    80 reviews

    Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...


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    Picnic Fried Chicken

    17 reviews

    For our family, it's not a picnic unless we have fried chicken! Chicken, deviled eggs and potato salad are all...


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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....


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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...


    Lemon Sherbet

    3 reviews

    Lemon juice provides the snappy flavor in this wonderful lemon sherbet recipe from our Test Kitchen. The light, make-ahead treat...


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    Blueberry Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a...


    Cream Cheese Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This cheesecake ice cream is hands-down the best homemade ice cream I've ever eaten.—Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana


    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

    19 reviews

    Using zesty Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to this pasta salad with...


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    Italian Sprinkle Cookies

    52 reviews

    Of all the Italian cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but, believe...