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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    Pinwheel Mints

    10 reviews

    Both my grandmother and my mom used to make these eye-catching confections as a replacement for ordinary mints. When I...


    Grasshopper Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    What do you get when you combine a popular mint-chocolate drink with a cheesecake? Pure delight! Garnish the top with...


    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...


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    Cast-Iron Peach Crostata

    5 reviews

    While the crostata, an open-faced fruit tart, is actually Italian, my version's peach filling is American all the way. —Lauren...


    Best Beef Fajitas

    2 reviews

    My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night, Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. They’re...


    Sweet Onion Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    "Here's a heart-healthy version of my longtime favorite potato salad recipe," says Pat Potter, Calumet City, Illinois. "It's colorful and...


    Sunday Brunch Casserole

    5 reviews

    My father was a chef, and this was one of his favorite recipes. He served it in the hotels where...


    Lemon Creme Brulee

    1 review

    After being disappointed in this recipe the first time I tried it, I experimented. When I felt it was fit...

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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    11 reviews

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


    Sourdough English Muffins

    3 reviews

    This recipe was a winner in a local newspaper contest years ago and has become a family favorite. The muffins...


    “Broccomole” Dip

    8 reviews

    For a snack that's very much like guacamole but without the avocados, which are high in fat, try this dip....


    Freezer Cucumber Pickles

    11 reviews

    When I first started to make these crunchy and satisfying freezer pickles, I wasn't sure if the method would actually...


    Overnight Vegetable Salad

    3 reviews

    My friend Anne, whom I first met in sixth grade, gave me this recipe. Whenever I'm invited to a potluck...


    Black-Eyed Pea Salad

    3 reviews

    Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...


    Potluck Antipasto Pasta Salad

    13 reviews

    I love trying new recipes, and this one for Italian pasta salad tops all other varieties I've tried. With beans,...


    Coffee Shop Fudge

    13 reviews

    This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...


    Spoon Rolls

    3 reviews

    "THE BATTER for these rolls may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, so this is a...

    Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O

    7 reviews

    With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because...


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    Wearing o’ Green Cake

    55 reviews

    One bite of this moist, colorful cake and you'll think you've found the pot o' gold at the end of...


    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Egg Bake

    3 reviews

    This make-ahead egg casserole is just the thing when entertaining in the morning. It's loaded with ham, cheese and mushrooms.


    Cherry Gelatin Supreme

    6 reviews

    When I was growing up, this yummy, easy dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my...


    Grilled Marinated Ribeyes

    22 reviews

    These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade...


    Chocolate Eclair Delight

    6 reviews

    It's amazing how the layers of this eclair torte soften overnight into a cakelike texture. Just before serving this dessert,...

    Apple Cream Cheese Pie

    3 reviews

    With just a handful of ingredients and a topping of apples, this smooth and fluffy, cream-cheese pie will put you...


    Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

    3 reviews

    A fool is a classic British and Irish dessert that's usually made with whipped cream and cooked fruit. Try my...


    Italian Brunch Bake

    1 review

    This is a great overnight recipe to make when you have company coming over for brunch. I often make it...


    Cajun-Style Brunch Bake

    1 review

    It’s so handy to fix this hearty breakfast casserole the night before and refrigerate it until morning. “It was given...


    Glazed Peach Pie

    3 reviews

    This is my father's favorite peach recipe because it tastes just like fresh peaches. It's absolutely perfect for a cool...


    Chicken Berry Salad

    1 review

    We love this salad any time of year, but especially in summer when blueberries and strawberries are in season. —Sheri...