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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    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family's favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

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


    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

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


    Creamy Pina Colada Pie

    This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...


    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


    Pickled Corn

    When fresh corn is in season and you're overeating it straight off the cob, try making pickled corn instead! —Amanda...

    Smoked Bluefish Spread

    While I was growing up, we spent summers on Block Island, Rhode Island, where we would surf-cast off the shores...


    Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs

    This is a wonderful alternative to boiling eggs on the stovetop. These air-fryer hard-boiled eggs are just as easy and...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


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    Dill Pickle Dip

    My love for pickles led me to create this dill pickle dip. It's so easy to whip together. But be...

    Air-Fryer Spicy Ginger Beef Skewers

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. I usually grill them outside, but if it's cold or rainy,...


    Vegan Popcorn Seasoning

    This vegan popcorn seasoning will have everyone wanting more! It is a perfect base for experimenting with your favorite flavorings....


    Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...


    Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad

    I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...


    Vegan Macaroni Salad

    All the classic flavors come through in this vegan macaroni salad, from the pickle relish to the ground mustard. The...

    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...


    No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...


    Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie

    Three simple ingredients mixed together and spread into a graham cracker crust make magic while your freezer does all the...


    Broccoli Salad Supreme

    People can't get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience....


    Pina Colada Icebox Cake

    This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a...


    Seasoning Salt

    I've been making this seasoning salt for many years. Try sprinkling it on pork chops, seafood, chicken and steak. —Bonnie...


    Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

    This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a...


    Cherry Tomato Salad

    This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate...

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    Layered Salad for a Crowd

    This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...


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    Layered Lemon Pie

    This is a great ending for almost any meal. Kids and adults all enjoy it, and the creamy lemon filling...


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    Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

    These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia


    Amish Broccoli Salad

    This pretty Amish broccoli salad always gets rave reviews when Mom serves it. She fixes it the night before so...


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    Strawberry Trifle

    I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and...