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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    Tam To’s Vietnamese Coffee Jelly

    There's no better way to enjoy a normal cup of coffee than by turning it into jelly! Vietnamese coffee is known to be strong and is typically served as a light dessert, but it can be served in any shape or form. This unique spin turns it into Vietnamese coffee jelly with a drizzle of condensed milk on top. —Tam To, Los Angeles, California

    Creamy Apricot Stuffed Dates

    These delightful date bites are ridiculously easy to create. They always hit the sweet spot, whether served as an appetizer...


    French Blondies

    These French blondies are inspired by Taylor Swift's favorite cocktail, the French Blonde. Just like the drink, they're infused with...


    Sweet Potato Sugar Cookie Delight

    This sweet potato sugar cookie delight recipe layers a dessert-like sweet potato filling on top of a sugar cookie slab...


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    7-Layer Salad

    This colorful 7-layer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Build it in a clear glass bowl to show...

    Pumpkin Truffles

    These bite-sized pumpkin truffles look and taste like pumpkins, thanks to pumpkin butter and puree mixed into the white chocolate...


    Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

    These chorizo breakfast burritos are filled with hearty ingredients and packed with flavor. Try them as an easy-prep breakfast or...


    Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    These deliciously autumnal apple butter thumbprint cookies have a soft and tender texture, plenty of cinnamon and pools of silky...


    Fruity Pebbles Milk ‘n’ Cereal Bars

    Take a sweet trip down memory lane with homemade Fruity Pebbles milk 'n' cereal bars.


    Puppy Chow Bars

    These puppy chow bars are a fun take on the classic lunchbox treat we all know and love. Each bar...


    Magic Cookies

    Magic cookies transform the famous seven-layer bars into individual cookies chock-full of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch, cashews and more.


    Heaven on Earth Cake

    Heaven on earth cake has a divine combination of flavors and textures. It's light, fruity and topped with ethereal clouds...


    Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad

    Celebrate fresh peach season with this sweet and spicy hot honey peach pasta salad. It'd be perfect for a picnic!

    Smashed Zucchini Dip

    Smashed zucchini dip is a take on the eggplant spread called baba ganoush, but with a different main ingredient. It's...


    Bacon Jam

    This sweet and smoky bacon jam has a hint of maple and a bit of balsamic acidity, making it ideal...


    Sourdough Brownies

    Sourdough brownies are some of the fudgiest bars you'll ever taste.


    Smoky Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Smoky garlic mashed potatoes use roasted garlic, smoked cheese and smoked paprika for mashers full of flavor—without breaking out the...


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    Egg Wraps

    Homemade egg wraps are a naturally high-protein, low-carb and gluten-free alternative to tortillas. They cook up in minutes and are...


    Gnocchi Potato Salad

    When you can't decide between pasta salad or potato salad, why not have both? This gnocchi potato salad recipe combines...


    Carrot Ribbon Salad

    You (and your fork) will be twirling with delight after just one bite of this healthy carrot ribbon salad with...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Taco Bell Inspired Dense Bean Salad

    This salad is my love letter to Taco Bell! It has all the flavors of a taco or Crunchwrap filling,...


    Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream Cake

    Our pumpkin spice latte ice cream cake tastes just like the Starbucks favorite. One creamy, cool bite will quell your...

    Hawaiian Roll Croutons

    Need to use up some Hawaiian rolls? Homemade Hawaiian roll croutons make a perfect, lightly sweet and crunchy topping for...


    Zucchini Butter

    Looking for an unusual way to use up mounds of zucchini and summer squash? Zucchini butter is a flexible condiment...


    Muffuletta Pasta Salad

    This easy muffuletta pasta salad recipe combines all the flavors you love from the classic New Orleans sandwich and transforms...


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    Elise Jesse’s Crockpot Pineapple Salsa Chicken

    Looking for a fresh and flavorful dinner that screams summer? This pineapple salsa chicken is the answer. It’s simple to...


    Pumpkin Chia Pudding

    Pumpkin chia pudding is a creamy, fall-inspired recipe that’s easy to make ahead for breakfast or dessert. It’s naturally sweetened...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Ice Cream Cake

    Growing up, Carvel ice cream cake was the birthday centerpiece I looked forward to all year! As an adult, I...