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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    Eggnog Truffles

    I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone loves them. These eggnog truffles make great gifts during the holidays. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio

    Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    107 reviews

    You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...


    Beefy Taco Dip

    21 reviews

    This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...


    Classic Chocolate Cake

    83 reviews

    If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a...


    Filipino Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    This Filipino macaroni salad is always on the buffet table at family parties. It's such a sweet and unique combination...

    Carrot Cake Cheese Ball

    More sweet than it is salty, our carrot cake cheeseball is a fun, new way to eat dessert first! —Taste...


    Copycat Blooming Onion Sauce

    This zippy blooming onion sauce absolutely completes homemade onion rings. I will usually use a beer batter for the onion...

    These Frozen Raspberry and Chocolate Snacks Are a Viral Hit

    If you love chocolate-covered strawberries, you'll love this sweet treat.


    Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

    1 review

    This ice cream tastes like Almond Joy candy bars. Using a toaster oven and countertop ice cream maker couldn't make...


    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...


    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...

    Oreo Mousse Cake

    3 reviews

    Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    5 reviews

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...


    Minty Avocado Christmas Cookies

    1 review

    Best known in the Southwest, avocado cookies are becoming more popular now that avocados are available year-round. These minty cookies...


    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    3 reviews

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...


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    40 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts

    If you're in charge of dessert for this year's feast, look no further! These make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert recipes are easy...

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    26 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

    These make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes—including turkey and all the trimmings—can be made the night before (or even earlier!) to help...


    Amish Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    This Amish macaroni salad is a crowd favorite. It's supposed to be sweet, but you can lessen the sugar to...


    Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

    Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a...


    One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

    3 reviews

    This curry soup might be vegan, but it's still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss...


    Patriotic Pepper Platter

    1 review

    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


    Coffee Cheesecake

    Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It's creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee...


    Pumpkin Sopapilla Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    I love baking and trying new things. You can make so many things with pumpkin, but why not try something...


    Sea Salt Sticks

    1 review

    When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat...


    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...

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    Amish Vanilla Pie

    We live in rural northern Indiana where we have several Amish communities. I found this recipe in our local paper...



    No-Churn Eggnog Soft-Serve Ice Cream

    1 review

    As a fanatical lover of all things eggnog, I like to say that this soft-serve eggnog ice cream stole my...


    Power Breakfast Sandwich

    1 review

    When I'm looking for a quick breakfast on the go, I love to have these waiting in the freezer. I...


    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    5 reviews

    This dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original, and...


    Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls

    These personal-size cheese balls are such a pleasure to pass around at a party. They’re much easier to eat than...