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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    Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

    2 reviews

    You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


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    Antipasto Platter

    35 reviews

    We entertain often, and an antipasto platter is one of our favorite crowd-pleasers. Guests love having their choice of so...


    Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

    18 reviews

    I combine and refrigerate the ingredients for this slow-cooker corn chowder the night before. In the morning, I pour the...


    Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...


    German Chocolate Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't...


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    Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup

    13 reviews

    Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables...


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    Southern Cornbread Salad

    18 reviews

    To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...


    Christmas Cheese Ball

    15 reviews

    "This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.

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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    155 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    41 reviews

    During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed...


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    Sweet Potato Pie

    73 reviews

    This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies...


    Pork Kabobs

    2 reviews

    This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It's always requested when...


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    Balsamic Green Bean Salad

    62 reviews

    Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...


    Dilly Potato & Egg Salad

    22 reviews

    Everyone has a favorite potato salad, and this is mine. As a young bride, I was eager to learn how...


    Lamb Kabobs

    4 reviews

    This colorful kabob wouldn't be the same without its delicious herb marinade and tender-crisp vegetables. Together, they add delicious flavor...


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    Red Potato and Egg Salad

    14 reviews

    This flavorful red potato salad recipe with egg is the perfect side for summer cookouts. The red potatoes really dress...


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    Brisket Tacos

    1 review

    Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon...

    Sweet Zucchini Relish

    3 reviews

    Classic relish is made with cucumbers, but this tangy and sweet zucchini relish is packed with zucchini, peppers and onions....


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    Banana Split Icebox Cake

    28 reviews

    One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I...


    Rocky Road Freezer Pie

    4 reviews

    Whip up this simple chocolaty pie the day before and you’ll feel just like a champ when you serve it...


    Overnight Yeast Waffles

    8 reviews

    Starting the day with an appealing, hearty breakfast is certainly a step in the right direction when you're trying to...


    Ice Cream Cake Roll

    4 reviews

    This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


    Vegetarian Egg Strata

    5 reviews

    I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but I adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it...

    Marinated Cheese

    9 reviews

    This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....


    Mini Muffuletta

    8 reviews

    Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese....


    Stuffed Flank Steak

    1 review

    My daughter and her family, who live in Hong Kong, love to make my flank steak becuase it reminds them...


    Pineapple Orange Cake

    110 reviews

    This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years...


    Beer Dip

    146 reviews

    Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It's perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it's hard...


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    Italian Cream Cheese Cake

    32 reviews

    Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe...