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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    Banana Split Cake

    28 reviews

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


    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    52 reviews

    Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in...


    Swiss Cheese Potatoes

    12 reviews

    You’ll find a dish like this in German-Swiss restaurants, but it’s super simple to pull together at home. —Wolfgang Hanau,...


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

    I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can...


    Marinated Cheese

    9 reviews

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


    Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

    12 reviews

    I used to think cheesecake sounded intimidating, but since I started making them I can’t stop! This simple but special...


    Pina Colada Slush

    4 reviews

    For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...


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    Antipasto Kabobs

    71 reviews

    My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead...

    White Chocolate Fudge

    15 reviews

    When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It's a little something different from the traditional...


    53 Make-Ahead Mexican Recipes

    Zesty, south-of-the border flavor is yours for the taking…even on your busiest nights. Just try one of these convenient Mexican...


    24 Easy Freeze-Ahead Meals

    These make-ahead, freeze-for-later meals are perfect for busy households. Best part? Each recipe calls for 5 ingredients or less!


    70 Make-Ahead Holiday Recipes

    Want to deliver a beautiful holiday spread, but don't want to neglect your guests? Use these lifesaving make-ahead recipes to...


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    58 Cookies to Keep in Your Freezer for Craving Emergencies

    Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the...


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    35 Make-Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes

    Get the most out of Easter with these make-ahead brunch recipes. Prep them the night before or make use of...