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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    Ravioli Lasagna

    141 reviews

    When you taste this dish, you’ll think it’s a from-scratch recipe—but it starts with frozen ravioli! —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North...


    Real Southern Fried Chicken

    4 reviews

    As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the...


    Contest-Winning Raspberry Cream Pie

    25 reviews

    This recipe is delicious with either fresh-picked or frozen raspberries. That means you can make it year-round. One bite of...


    Contest-Winning White Chocolate Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    This is my all-time favorite white chocolate cheesecake recipe! A friend gave it to me years ago and I’ve made...


    Chicken Cheese Lasagna

    15 reviews

    This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste...


    Sweet Potato Coconut Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

    7 reviews

    My grandmother's sweet potato casserole contains coconut and marshmallows. I thought it would be even better as a pie. —Simone...


    Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake

    46 reviews

    This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will take some...


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    Pastry for Single-Crust Pie

    11 reviews

    This is the recipe we use here at Taste of Home when we test readers' pie recipes that don't include...

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    Creamy Coleslaw

    136 reviews

    For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on...


    Best Ever Cheesecake

    17 reviews

    I've passed this recipe on to dozens of folks. My daughter was so fond of it that she served it...


    Mini Meat Loaves

    31 reviews

    My family and I can't get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They...


    Chocolate Cream Pie

    19 reviews

    Our teenage son, John, has done lots of 4-H baking. This old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe with a flaky crust...


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    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    42 reviews

    Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling...


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    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    113 reviews

    My next-door neighbor shared this ham and Swiss sliders recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can...


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    Strawberry Pie with Jell-O

    45 reviews

    There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...


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    Semisweet Chocolate Mousse

    26 reviews

    A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes,...


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    Pear Tart

    15 reviews

    My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly...

    Butter Mints

    4 reviews

    These creamy butter mints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three...


    Peppermint Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does...


    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!


    75 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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    36 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...


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    63 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...