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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    Kansas City-Style Ribs

    20 reviews

    Our family recipe for ribs has evolved to near perfection. These country-style beauties are a legend in our close circle....


    Southwest Steak

    5 reviews

    Lime juice tenderizes the steak while garlic, chili powder and red pepper flakes kick things up. My husband and I...


    Grilled Flank Steak

    1 review

    My sister, Kathy, and I often exchange recipes and this grilled flank steak recipe is from her. It's become a...


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    Chicken Pitas

    6 reviews

    I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled...


    Caribbean Jerk Chicken

    17 reviews

    Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne...


    Bombay Chicken

    12 reviews

    This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a...


    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...


    Speedy Chicken Marinade

    10 reviews

    This is the best "fooler" recipe I've ever used. It takes just a few minutes but looks like you fussed....

    Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken

    6 reviews

    Make-ahead marinade is your best friend when feeding a crowd. This one for grilled chicken is good to know and...


    Sizzling Tex-Mex Fajitas

    6 reviews

    My family likes garlic, so I dreamed up this delicious marinade for our summer fajita dinners. The marinade needs eight...


    Grilled T-Bone Steaks

    2 reviews

    Grilling brings out the robust flavor of this steak marinade shared by Beth Wenger of Dayton, Virginia. “Enjoy it while...


    One-For-All Marinated Beef

    6 reviews

    "I use this great marinade not just for beef, but for everything I grill-from pork chops to chicken," notes Sue...


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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...


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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....


    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    8 reviews

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


    Overnight Sesame Chicken

    1 review

    "For flavorful, moist and tender chicken, try this marinade," suggests Julie Lake from Anchorage, Alaska. "The sesame seeds cling well...


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    Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken

    16 reviews

    There’s one word to describe this grilled lemon chicken recipe: "Yum!" It’s so easy to prepare ahead of time, then...

    Lemon-Lime Chicken

    3 reviews

    I've served this main dish numerous times for dinner guests and have received many compliments. In fact, every time I...


    Apple Country Ribs

    4 reviews

    For a melt-in-your-mouth delicious main course at your next event, try these super-tender boneless ribs from our Test Kitchen. They’re...


    Marinated Steak & Pepper Fajitas

    7 reviews

    These fajitas are the best, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried ones you find in restaurants. I...


    Grilled Ribeye Steaks

    5 reviews

    In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends. When the weather is...


    Grilled Honey-Mustard Pork Chops

    4 reviews

    For Linda Shupe of Berthoud, Colorado, “This recipe is a nice change from the usual barbecue sauce and makes tender,...


    Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    We serve this stuffed tenderloin with a salad and a glass of wine. It's very good and so easy you...

    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...


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    Lemon Barbecued Chicken

    2 reviews

    My husband loves chicken, so when we bought our first charcoal grill, we needed a recipe for barbecued chicken. We...


    Spice-Brined Pork Roast

    1 review

    This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws...


    Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops

    6 reviews

    This is my favorite way to grill pork chops. The meat turns out so moist and tender when it's fixed...


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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...


    Apple-Marinated Chicken & Vegetables

    7 reviews

    I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it's easy. Using the same marinade...