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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    Mango Mousse Cake

    Mango mousse cake tastes like sunshine, which means it's perfect for a special summer dessert or for fighting off the winter blues.

    Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    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

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


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    Strawberry cheesecake pudding takes the best of classic cheesecake—cream cheese, graham crackers, berries and a rich, creamy texture—and turns them...

    Torta Pasqualina

    Italy's signature Easter treat is torta pasqualina, a savory pie that's as beautiful as it is delicious.


    Copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Try a homemade take with these copycat Subway raspberry cheesecake cookies! The soft, chewy treats have loads of raspberry and...

    Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

    These strawberry cheesecake cinnamon rolls have all the flavors of a strawberry cheesecake rolled up into a delicious breakfast treat.


    Swedish Visiting Cake

    This old-fashioned Swedish visiting cake recipe is infused with almond flavor and has a sweet and crunchy almond topping.


    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet...


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.

    Vintage Heart Cake

    Despite plenty of piped and frosted details, this vintage heart cake is easier to assemble than it looks. You don't...


    Copycat Marshall Field’s Chocolate Cookies

    Department store cookies were a storied shopping tradition that is deeply missed. Relive the glory days with this copycat Marshall...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies

    It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...

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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

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


    Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

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


    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

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


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

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


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

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    Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake

    I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...


    Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

    I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...


    Homemade Chicken Stock

    Peppercorns and a handful of herbs add the perfect seasoning to this low-sodium stock. Browning the chicken and...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Burnt Custard

    The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...