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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    Maple Apple Pie

    Tiny, rural Vermont is famous for its apples, for dairy cows and for producing more maple syrup than any other state. This delicious maple apple pie, with sharp cheddar cheese melted on each slice, combines the state's finest ingredients.

    Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    114 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

    84 reviews

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


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    Lucy Wang’s Zongzi

    This traditional Chinese dish ties back to a true story of a beloved poet named Qu Yuan who was wrongfully...

    Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    These Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars pair all the flavor of the on-trend Dubai chocolate bar with creamy cheesecake for the...


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    Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad

    Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in...

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip

    This strawberry pretzel salad dip is a quintessential part of any summertime potluck menu.


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    Lucy Wang’s Hanami Dango

    The Sakura Matsuri, also known as the Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrates the spring season! These squishy treats make adorable drink...


    Deviled Potatoes

    Save those expensive eggs for other recipes. Deviled potatoes with a zesty, seasoned filling look like the real thing and...


    Marry Me Pot Roast

    4 reviews

    Want to win their heart? First, win their taste buds with a flavorful and tender Marry Me pot roast!

    Blueberry Delight

    Blueberry delight is a no-bake dessert that ticks all the boxes: It's sweet, delicious and easy to make, and it...


    Gingerbread Ice Cream

    Gingerbread ice cream is the ultimate treat for lovers of both ice cream and gingerbread. The warming spices make this...


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    Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake

    Bring a smile to everyone's face by making an easy Jell-O poke cake with fruity, colorful gelatin, boxed white cake...


    Cheesecake Cups

    1 review

    No-bake cheesecake cups might just be the easiest and prettiest dessert to serve at your next party. A fuss-free recipe...


    Mango Mousse Cake

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

    Mango Cake

    “Wow” a friend for their summer birthday or beat the winter blues with a mango cake that tastes like pure...


    Strawberry Custard Cake

    3 reviews

    Strawberry custard cake is exactly what it sounds like—layers of tender yellow cake, custard and strawberries. The fresh, flavorful dessert...


    Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

    With fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and poppy seeds, these tender lemon poppy seed cookies are sure to add a...


    Coconut Pecan Frosting

    Try this simple, scrumptious coconut pecan frosting recipe the next time you crave a cake with extra personality.


    Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage)

    Danish dream cake, or drømmekage, is a beloved Danish recipe featuring a wonderfully light and fluffy vanilla cake with a...


    Eggless Brownies

    No eggs? No problem. Bake a homemade batch of chocolaty eggless brownies in under one hour.


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    Lemon Blueberry Cake

    1 review

    Spring just got a whole lot sweeter with this zesty and refreshing lemon blueberry cake.


    Orange Marmalade

    Orange marmalade is a grown-up bread spread and an elegant dessert topping. Its sweet and sour tang is balanced with...


    Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

    2 reviews

    Put a decadent, chocolate-lovers twist on a Latin American classic with this chocolate tres leches cake recipe.

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    Candied Lemon Slices

    1 review

    Move over, cherries: Candied lemon slices are the perfect finishing touch.


    Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding

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


    Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake

    2 reviews

    With 15 minutes of prep and a short chill in the fridge, our no-bake eclair cake tastes just as great...


    Homemade Chocolate Custard

    Skip the complicated French techniques and take a straightforward approach to making luxurious chocolate custard right at home.


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    Creme Brulee Cheesecake

    1 review

    Creme brulee cheesecake is an elevated twist on the usual cheesecake. Break out the granulated sugar and kitchen torch to...


    Carrot Cake Muffins

    1 review

    These moist and fluffy carrot cake muffins are easy and endlessly adaptable. Customize with a plethora of mix-ins, toppings or...