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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    Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin

    4 reviews

    “Here’s a well-seasoned recipe originally for the grill,” explains Virginia Smith in Peoria, Illinois. “But we liked it so much...


    Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata

    2 reviews

    For me, the combination of sweet and savory along with easy preparation make this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish for...


    Blueberry Gelatin Salad

    12 reviews

    I find myself making this blueberry jello salad often. People request this layered treat for potlucks all the time. This...


    Sugar Cookie Cutouts

    5 reviews

    I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over...


    Breakfast Pie

    5 reviews

    This crustless pie is wonderful to serve to overnight guests because you assemble it the night before. —Pam Botine, Goldsboro,...


    Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...


    Bow Tie Seafood Salad

    6 reviews

    "I served this satisfying pasta salad to a group of hospital volunteers who were quick with compliments. It’s brimming with...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    16 reviews

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

    Prism Cake

    2 reviews

    Try this colorful cake next time you want to make something a little different for dessert.


    Overnight Yeast Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

    3 reviews

    Nothing says "good morning" like these fluffy pancakes topped with a fruity homemade syrup. When I don't have the time...


    Pillow-Soft Rolls

    4 reviews

    If you set these freshly baked rolls on the counter to cool and leave the room, they may not be...


    Candy Cane Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    This pepperminty cheesecake says "Christmas" at first sight and first bite. The recipe earned me a dairy producer's scholarship. Now,...


    Irish Spiced Beef

    1 review

    The story goes that my Irish ancestors brought this recipe along when they immigrated to the U.S. Start it at...


    Nine-Layer Salad

    1 review

    Creamy and crunchy, this delightful dish is loaded with popular salad ingredients such as green pepper, green onions, frozen peas...


    Celery Seed Slaw

    2 reviews

    A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...


    Herbed Cheese Spread

    2 reviews

    This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream...


    Microwave Pickles

    11 reviews

    You can enjoy a small batch of these sweet crunchy pickles anytime without the work of traditional canning methods. They're...

    Vegetable Salad Medley

    3 reviews

    I like to take this salad to potlucks because it feeds a lot of people, and it's so easy to...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream

    1 review

    Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...


    Seafood & Cream Cheese Stuffed Shells

    8 reviews

    “This excellent appetizer is a favorite with my guests! Cool, pretty and easy to do, it has a lovely seafood...


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    Easy Crescent Rolls

    9 reviews

    I learned to cook and bake under my mother's fantastic guidance. She always treated the family to home-baked bread and...


    Fiesta Cornbread & Sausage Strata

    1 review

    I like to break away from traditional breakfast bakes, so I experimented and came up with this sweet-savory cornbread and...


    Chopped Garden Salad

    5 reviews

    This recipe is always requested by my children for their birthday meal or any other get-together. The flavor combination is...

    Nutty French Toast

    7 reviews

    This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before....


    Honey-Glazed Wings

    4 reviews

    My family favors chicken wings that are mildly seasoned with honey, ginger, soy sauce and chili sauce. Tasty and tender,...


    Smoked Salmon Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    "We live on Kodiak Island off the coast of Alaska, and salmon is one of our favorite foods," writes Becky...


    Pineapple Cheese Pie

    3 reviews

    I cut this recipe out of a magazine over 40 years ago when I was a new cook and wanted...


    Ladyfinger Trifle

    1 review

    During the busy holiday season, you'll want to stock your pantry with the ingredients for this fast and festive dessert....


    Orange Cream Cake

    14 reviews

    Kids of all ages will enjoy the old-fashioned flavor of this super-moist cake topped with a soft light frosting. "This...