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...


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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...

Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad

Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...


Five-Bean Salad

This 5-bean salad recipe from Jeanette Simec of Ottawa, Illinois is great to take to picnics or potlucks.
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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...


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...


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...


Hearty Muffuletta

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

Dilly Potato & Egg Salad

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


Pennsylvania Dutch Coleslaw

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


Bacon Macaroni Salad

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


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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Tri-Color Pasta Salad

Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish. This tri-color 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...


Amish Broccoli Salad

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


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...


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...


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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...


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...


Tangy Watermelon Salad

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

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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...


Marinated Veggie Salad

"This is my favorite potluck salad. I get compliments every time I make it," says Lynn Grate, South Bend, Indiana....


Fresh Cucumber Salad

Crisp, garden-fresh cukes are always in season when we hold our family reunion, and they really shine in this simple...


Italian Pasta Salad

This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad...


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Horseradish Beet Salad

"The horseradish marinade sparks the flavor of this simple salad," says field editor Doris Heath of Bryson City, North Carolina....


Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad

This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes...