Make-Ahead

My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...

This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...

For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...

This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...

I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...

My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...

On Sunday mornings I like to take it easy, but I also want my family to have a nice breakfast....

As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my...

Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...

Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...

Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...

Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...

I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to...

Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...

My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...

Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...

Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...

Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...

In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends. When the weather is...

I fix this potato salad when we're entertaining at home or to take to picnics and potluck suppers. I get...

This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...

When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make...

Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...

These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...

If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...

I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....