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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    Mochi Brownies

    Mochi brownies are a textural treat. Made with two different kinds of chocolate, they’re intensely rich and decadent, too.

    Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    115 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

    85 reviews

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


    Avocado-Lime Popsicles

    I wanted to freeze something immediately for dessert night (read: not make ice cream). This is also a great base...

    Creamy Dreamy Fruity Popsicles

    I loved the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars as a kid. Now that I'm an adult and watching...


    Elise Jesse’s Citrus Yogurt Bark

    This citrus yogurt bark is perfect for when you want something sweet, light and wholesome. Creamy Greek yogurt is sweetened...

    Mango, Passion Fruit and Citrus Sorbet

    I came up with this delicious concoction when I had a bag of frozen mango to use up, and my...


    Crunchy Cucumber and Fennel Salad

    I created this when my herbs were overflowing. It makes for a refreshing, crunchy salad to enjoy on those hot...


    Nutella Fudge

    Our Nutella fudge recipe is so easy that it doesn’t even require turning on the stove. This treat combines chocolate...


    Spicy Pickles

    These easy, spicy pickles are great for snacking and will elevate any sandwich or charcuterie board—no canning equipment required.

    Beet Poke Avocado Toast

    The farmers’ market has the best fresh beets. When they're in season, I like to air-fry them with a little...


    Dirty Martini Dip

    You'll find all the iconic ingredients of the namesake cocktail in this dirty martini dip, right down to the vodka,...


    Almond Joy Cookies

    With just four ingredients and no mixer required, Almond Joy cookies transform pantry staples into chewy, coconut-studded treats that taste...


    Boston Cream Pie Cookies

    Can't get enough of Boston cream pie? Neither can we—that's why we created Boston cream pie cookies! They have the...


    Mozzarella Sticks

    Golden, gooey and perfectly seasoned, these homemade mozzarella sticks are fail-proof. You'll fall in love with this recipe.

    Karpatka Cake

    Polish cream cake—aka karpatka cake—is made by stuffing two choux pastry shell layers with a thick vanilla pastry cream.


    Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

    2 reviews

    Hot chocolate poke cake is a childhood dream come true. Each slice is filled with gooey marshmallow and crowned with...


    Homemade Chili Crisp

    With just a few minutes of cooking and a handful of pantry ingredients, you can make a spicy, crunchy homemade...


    Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

    1 review

    These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are the perfect way to welcome the arrival of fall and cooler weather. Each one is...


    Elise Jesse’s Game-Day Cheese Ball

    Bring serious game-day energy to your table with this football-shaped cheese ball. It’s a bold, creamy, bacon-loaded crowd-pleaser made with...


    Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    Free up your stovetop when cooking for the holidays with this flavorful slow-cooker cranberry sauce recipe. This simple but classic...


    Tiramisu Brownies

    1 review

    Tiramisu brownies capture the flavors of tiramisu in a less formal and more chocolaty form, with instant espresso in the...


    Tam To’s Vietnamese Coffee Jelly

    There's no better way to enjoy a normal cup of coffee than by turning it into jelly! Vietnamese coffee is...


    Creamy Apricot Stuffed Dates

    These delightful date bites are ridiculously easy to create. They always hit the sweet spot, whether served as an appetizer...

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    French Blondies

    These French blondies are inspired by Taylor Swift's favorite cocktail, the French Blonde. Just like the drink, they're infused with...


    Sweet Potato Sugar Cookie Delight

    This sweet potato sugar cookie delight recipe layers a dessert-like sweet potato filling on top of a sugar cookie slab...


    7-Layer Salad

    6 reviews

    This colorful 7-layer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Build it in a clear glass bowl to show...


    Pumpkin Truffles

    These bite-sized pumpkin truffles look and taste like pumpkins, thanks to pumpkin butter and puree mixed into the white chocolate...


    Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    These deliciously autumnal apple butter thumbprint cookies have a soft and tender texture, plenty of cinnamon and pools of silky...


    Fruity Pebbles Milk ‘n’ Cereal Bars

    Take a sweet trip down memory lane with homemade Fruity Pebbles milk 'n' cereal bars.