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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    Festive New York-Style Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    My mother-in-law received this recipe from an Italian friend many years ago. I added the chocolate-nut crust. It's our favorite...


    Thai Veggie Dip

    1 review

    This delicious dip is full of flavor, color and crunch, but not full of calories. There's mild sweetness from the...


    Island Crunch Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    Inspiring ideas come from many places, and often when we least expect them. I enjoy making cheesecakes for family and...


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    Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake

    Here’s a cool way to treat angel food cake: Fill it with sherbet or ice cream. We finish this cake...


    Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote

    3 reviews

    I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...


    Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs

    10 reviews

    Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the...


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    Pressure Cooker Very Vanilla Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the pressure cooker creates a silky, smooth...


    Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake

    Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really...

    Easy Mocha Cream Pie

    This chocolate crust is excellent with a cool no-bake mocha filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    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...