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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    Grilled Pork Tenderloins

    14 reviews

    We do a lot of outdoor cooking during the summer months, and this grilled pork tenderloin recipe is one my...


    Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

    It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...


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    Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam

    4 reviews

    Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you...


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    Pressure Cooker Very Vanilla Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the pressure cooker creates a silky, smooth...


    Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake

    Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really...


    Easy Mocha Cream Pie

    This chocolate crust is excellent with a cool no-bake mocha filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    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...


    Mojito Marinated Fruit

    5 reviews

    All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...

    Cheesecake with Pineapple

    1 review

    With its make-ahead convenience, this fruit-topped cheesecake often appears on my holiday menus. It never fails to impress guests. —Lorraine...


    Homemade Snow Globes

    4 reviews

    You'll be snowed under with offers from kids wanting to help you put together these cute snow globes. Just make...


    Makeover Chocolate Truffle Dessert

    13 reviews

    The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our...


    Elegant Eggnog Dessert

    31 reviews

    This impressive dessert has become so popular that I have to make three every year—one for my husband to take...


    Chocolate Ganache Tarts

    16 reviews

    Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with...


    Marinated Lamb Chops

    3 reviews

    These lean little lamb chops from Jill Heatwole of Pittsville, Maryland are packed with the flavors of rosemary, ginger and...


    Tangy Watermelon Salad

    13 reviews

    The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....


    Veggie Barley Salad

    "When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...


    Peppered Squash Relish

    2 reviews

    I cook for a local middle school and have been making this relish more than 25 years. Whenever I take...

    Herbed Barbecued Chicken

    9 reviews

    Garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme help season the marinade for this moist, tender chicken. A friend gave me the recipe...


    Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken

    2 reviews

    Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every...


    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...


    Best Italian Beef Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love having friends over for a "winter picnic" each year, and these sandwiches are really a hit with potato...


    Overnight Salad

    2 reviews

    A co-worker shared this recipe with me several years ago. It's never failed to be a hit when I serve...


    Roasted Red Potato Salad

    17 reviews

    I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of...

    Heavenly Cherry Angel Food Trifle

    1 review

    Cherries are a major crop in New York. Each year, a cherry recipe contest is held to celebrate George Washington's...


    Pork and Apple Tamales

    5 reviews

    Serve this family favorite for all occasions: a quick dinner, brown-bag lunch, hearty snack or even a fun appetizer. —Marie...


    Zesty Grilled Chops

    23 reviews

    These pork chops make a quick company dish. Our family enjoys them on the grill, as the summer weather in...


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    Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    My mom always had these cookies on hand. They're so good with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or milk....


    Molded Egg Salad

    3 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Whenever I have company, I like to be able to just pop the food on the table....


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    Beet Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Just mention the word "beet" and most kids turn up their noses. Our two children never rushed to the table...