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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    Crab Bisque

    Our creamy and flavorful crab bisque uses shortcuts, like using a roux and store-bought seafood stock for its base. Fresh...


    Pecan Pie Cheesecake

    This pecan pie cheesecake is a rich, tasty and satisfying treat that takes a while to make but is so...


    Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

    Got an extra loaf? Use it up with this recipe for bread pudding with rum sauce. The custard-laced bread pieces...


    French Apple Cake

    With just a few simple ingredients and your favorite baking apples, you'll have a delicious cake on the table in...


    Molcajete Salsa

    Most salsas taste great, but molcajete salsa—ground by hand using a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic stone—may...


    Keto Chili

    Just because you're following a low-carb, high-fat keto diet doesn't mean you can't eat your favorite comfort foods. Keto chili...


    Corn Ice Cream

    Try this corn ice cream recipe when you want something cool, rich and creamy with bursts of corn flavor among...


    Gremolata Pasta Salad

    Straying from heavier, mayonnaise-based pasta salads, I created this lighter olive oil-based salad. Lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic and tomatoes...

    Banana Cream Shortcake

    Similar to banana pudding, this banana cream dessert lays on a few extra fixings. It's sweet, creamy and riddled with...


    Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    These creamy sandwiches are a step up from your usual chicken salad. The sweet, savory and spicy dish is made...


    Poblano Soup

    Roasting the poblano peppers really releases the smoky flavor for this warming poblano soup. The creaminess balances the subtle heat...


    Pumpkin Soup

    This spice-infused pumpkin soup with a velvety coconut milk base is the ultimate autumnal make-ahead meal.


    Seafood Stuffing

    Shrimp and crab gussy up the typical bread-and-herb base of holiday dressing for an easy seafood stuffing.


    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

    These snickerdoodle cheesecake bars can be sliced into any size portion—perfect for a trat when you don't want to commit...


    Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

    This elegant cranberry jalapeno dip expertly balances sweet, tart, spicy and creamy flavors, making it an ideal addition to any...


    Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

    These slow-cooker cheesy potatoes come together effortlessly, delivering rich, savory flavor with every creamy bite.


    Smoked Salsa

    Smoky, vibrant and packed with fresh flavors, this salsa adds a bold twist to any meal or snack.

    Easy Roasted Vegetable Soup

    Roasted vegetable soup is packed with nutritious sweet potatoes, carrots and red peppers. Roasting the vegetables brings out rich, caramelized...


    Cream of Vegetable Soup

    It's easy to get in your five-a-day when you have a cream of vegetable soup recipe that's as straightforward as...


    Biscoff Cheesecake

    Biscoff cheesecake puts the warm and spicy flavors of Biscoff cookies into cheesecake form. Including both Biscoff cookies and Biscoff...


    Maple Fudge

    Treat yourself to the sweet, smooth taste of homemade maple fudge. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create...


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    Crinkle Cake

    We’re always a tiny bit skeptical about trying out viral TikTok recipes, but this phyllo crinkle cake recipe from @RamenaSaidWow...


    Greek Tuna Salad

    This Greek tuna salad is just the thing when you want a light lunch that will keep you satisfied without...

    Italian Sausage Stuffing

    Box mix stuffing is great, but with just a bit of extra effort you can make homemade Italian sausage stuffing...


    Jiffy Cornbread Dressing

    Thanks to the boxed mix, Jiffy cornbread dressing has all the traditional holiday flavor enhanced with butter, aromatics and herbs.


    Cream of Onion Soup

    Delicate cream of onion soup brings rich, savory flavors to your table and is perfect as an elegant starter.


    Brioche French Toast Casserole

    Brioche French toast casserole is everything you love about French toast, and more. It's richer and more delicious, you can...


    Lentil Salad

    This colorful lentil salad combines hearty lentils with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing for a satisfying, nutrient-packed dish. Perfect...


    Strawberry Ice Cream

    Making your own strawberry ice cream is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat and use up...