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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    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made from stale bread and on-hand seasonings and then topped with grapes for a traditional touch. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia

    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...


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    Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich

    If you need to feed a hungry crowd you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...


    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....

    Great Grain Burgers

    I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...


    Cherry Tomato Salad

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

    Hearty Muffuletta

    Famous in Louisiana, a muffuletta is a combo of cold cuts, cheese and olive salad layered into an Italian bread...


    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...


    Chicken Bow Tie Salad

    "I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm...


    Tangy Watermelon Salad

    The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....

    Pork and Balsamic Strawberry Salad

    Serving this entree salad gives me hope that warmer days aren't too far off. If strawberries aren't in season yet,...


    Broccoli Slaw

    Here's my favorite twist on broccoli salad. It's so easy to make and has an irresistible tangy crunch. —Konny Thomas,...


    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...


    Egg Salad and Bacon Sandwich

    On days I don’t have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made...


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    Creamy Macaroni Salad

    When we grill, my mother asks me to make this creamy macaroni salad. To make it extra creamy, I like...

    Five-Bean Salad

    In Ottawa, Illinois, Jeanette Simec combines five kinds of beans with an oil-and-vinegar dressing in this colorful classic that's great...


    Amish Broccoli Salad

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


    Dilly Potato & Egg Salad

    Everyone has a favorite potato salad, and this is mine. As a young bride, I was eager to learn how...


    Bacon Macaroni Salad

    This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...


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    Tri-Color Pasta Salad

    Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish. This tricolor pasta salad with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is...


    Circus Peanut Gelatin

    Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus...


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    Balsamic Green Bean Salad

    Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...


    Summertime Slaw

    As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow,...


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    Fresh Corn Salad

    People who prefer food with some tang find this fresh corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish, too—and very...

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    Pennsylvania Dutch Coleslaw

    My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe...


    Curried Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle...


    Grandma’s Potato Salad

    Our Fourth of July feast wouldn't be complete without this chilled old-fashioned potato salad. It's my grandma's treasured recipe. —Sue...


    Amish Yum-Yum Salad

    I received the recipe for Amish yum-yum salad from a friend of my mother's years ago. I always have the...


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    Greek Grilled Chicken Pitas

    I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled...


    Orange Buttermilk Salad

    For a deliciously creamy treat, I make this gelatin salad. It is so easy to whip up and I always...