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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    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Creamy Strawberry French Toast Bake

    On Sunday mornings I like to take it easy, but I also want my family to have a nice breakfast....


    Chocolate-Nut Pinwheel Cookies

    As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my...


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    Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts

    Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

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


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

    Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...


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    Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert

    Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...

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    Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

    I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to...



    Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

    Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...


    Frozen Strawberry Dessert

    My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...



    Gingersnaps

    Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...


    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


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    Pay Dirt Cake

    With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...


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    Festive Mint Cream Dessert

    Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...

    Grilled Ribeye Steaks

    In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends. When the weather is...


    Marinated Potato Salad

    I fix this potato salad when we're entertaining at home or to take to picnics and potluck suppers. I get...


    Frosty Pumpkin Pie

    This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...


    Caramel Cashew Cheesecake

    When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Cranberry Icebox Cookies

    These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...

    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

    If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Festive Cranberry Cake

    Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in...


    Cathedral Cookies

    Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...


    Potluck Antipasto Pasta Salad

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


    Sunday Brunch Casserole

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