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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    Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

    15 reviews

    A tangy and nutty pineapple cheese ball is a delicious combination of sweet with savory. People love it at parties!


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    Gingerbread Men

    58 reviews

    These festive gingerbread men cookies are soft and chewy, are filled with cozy winter flavors and hold their shape perfectly...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Want to bring an impressive dessert into the room at your next holiday party? This peppermint cheesecake pulls out all...


    Savory Cookies

    3 reviews

    Our savory cookies are cheesy, buttery and incredibly delicious, on their own or with a cheese spread. They're also simple...


    Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

    20 reviews

    Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a...


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    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    85 reviews

    Overnight blueberry French toast casserole gives you a company-worthy breakfast without the morning scramble to get it on the table.


    Italian Spumoni Cookies

    4 reviews

    Italian spumoni cookies look and taste like they're made from scratch. But refrigerated cookie dough makes them a cinch to...


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    Make-Ahead Coffee Cake

    24 reviews

    This is a wonderful timesaver because it's assembled the night before. My kids think the nutty topping, sweet glaze and...

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    Cranberry Salad

    83 reviews

    This cranberry salad (or cranberry fluff salad to some) is an excellent side or dessert recipe. Cranberries, pineapples, green apples...


    West African Peanut Stew

    33 reviews

    Even if you don't have the most adventurous palate, West African peanut stew is a dish almost anyone can appreciate....


    49 Make-Ahead Mexican Recipes

    Zesty, south-of-the border flavor is yours for the taking…even on your busiest nights. Just try one of these convenient Mexican...


    24 Easy Freeze-Ahead Meals

    These make-ahead, freeze-for-later meals are perfect for busy households. Best part? Each recipe calls for 5 ingredients or less!


    63 Make-Ahead Holiday Recipes

    Want to deliver a beautiful holiday spread, but don't want to neglect your guests? Use these lifesaving make-ahead recipes to...


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    35 Make-Ahead Easter Brunch Recipes

    Get the most out of Easter with these make-ahead brunch recipes. Prep them the night before or make use of...


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    53 Cookies to Keep in Your Freezer for Craving Emergencies

    Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the...