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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    Copycat Fisher Scones

    I grew up in Puyallup, Washington, and we have the state fair in our city every year. I visited this fair for many years, and love the state fair scones—so I decided to recreate them at home. The scones are layered with raspberry jam and butter. —John Williams, Cooperstown, New York

    Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    107 Reviews

    You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...


    Beefy Taco Dip

    This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...


    Classic Chocolate Cake

    78 Reviews

    If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a...


    This Protein Oatmeal Is the Hunger-Fighting Breakfast Hero I Needed

    Magic Spoon Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal is already easy to make and high in protein. But it's the creamy...

    Rhubarb Jam

    You don't need a canning kettle, a candy thermometer or any preserving experience to pull off this rhubarb jam.


    Peach Delight

    When fragrant peaches fill the farm stands and produce aisles, don't waste a minute. Pick up an armload and slice...

    Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars

    With their soft cookie base and a cloud of sweet pastel buttercream on top, these copycat Lofthouse cookie bars taste...


    Haupia

    Silky, creamy and lightly sweet haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made for coconut lovers.


    Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

    This novelty-inspired strawberry crunch poke cake recipe will have you humming the ice cream truck jingle between every bite.


    Shaved Mango Yogurt Bowl

    Grating frozen fruit over purple chia pudding gives this shaved mango yogurt bowl its showstopping snow-cone look.

    Fish Sauce Wings

    1 Reviews

    Score a touchdown with these crispy fried fish sauce wings. The Vietnamese chicken wings are salty, sweet and hard to...


    Red Slaw

    Give your next cookout a kick of North Carolina flavor with this crisp, sweet and tangy red slaw, named for...


    Dr Pepper Pie

    1 Reviews

    Dr Pepper pie is a custardy, rich summer dessert that reimagines the favorite soda flavor into a float-inspired pie.


    S’mores Icebox Cake

    Not that it’s a competition, but this s’mores icebox cake will be the standout at the summer potluck. Don’t tell...


    Chocolate Magic Shell

    Leave the 10-ingredient industrial stuff on the shelf, and make homemade Magic Shell. With just two ingredients, you can bring...

    Pistachio Tiramisu

    Pistachio cream awakens tiramisu with its nutty richness and pretty hue, making a pistachio tiramisu that tastes like pure luxury.


    Mexican Street Corn Salad Sandwiches

    1 Reviews

    I took all the flavors I love from Mexican street corn and put them into chicken salad to make these...


    Layered Fruit Jelly Cups

    These layered fruit jelly cups seem to defy gravity, proving a make-ahead dessert can still turn heads.


    Easy S’mores Chocolate Mousse

    Mini marshmallows take the place of an egg yolk and gelatin packet in this easy s'mores chocolate mousse recipe.


    Strawberry Crackle Salad

    3 Reviews

    This sweet, crunchy and creamy strawberry crackle salad is always a potluck favorite and disappears in a flash. It tastes...


    Fire Crackers

    Alabama fire crackers are a beloved southern snack made with saltines, crushed red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning.


    Banana Pudding Lush

    The creamy, dreamy layers of this banana pudding lush will have your family going bananas.


    14 Miso Recipes Including Miso Soup, Veggies and More

    These miso recipes offer countless ways to use the savory fermented paste, including an always-satisfying miso soup, to help you...


    Blueberry Lemonade

    This vibrant blueberry lemonade is bursting with sweet-tart flavor—perfect to share on sunny days.

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    Caramel Crunch Cornflake Brownies

    1 Reviews

    With an extra-thick top layer of caramel-coated cereal, caramel crunch cornflake brownies are breathtaking!


    Kansas City Burnt Ends

    Kansas City burnt ends may take all day in the smoker, but that first bite of tender, saucy brisket makes...


    20 Recipes with Pesto That Go Beyond Pasta

    Whether you have half a jar of pesto pushed to the back of the fridge or an especially bountiful bunch...


    Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

    1 Reviews

    Prep these cinnamon roll overnight oats the night before, and in the morning enjoy a cinnamon-spiced breakfast that tastes like...


    Cookie Dough Bark

    1 Reviews

    Chocolate chip cookie dough bark is gluten free and safe to eat, making it perfect for every kind of cookie...


    Triple-Ginger Biscotti

    Dark molasses, warm spices and a white chocolate drizzle make these triple-ginger biscotti a cookie worth gifting.