Make-Ahead

This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of nutrition that all ages love. Try it with a...

When I'm expecting company for brunch, the menu often features this tried-and-true casserole. With ham, eggs and plenty of cheese,...

One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are...

The first time I made these, my family couldn’t get enough, so the next time
I made a double...

If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light...

Once, I asked my mother how to make eggnog, and she showed me this recipe. After just one taste, folks...

My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...

Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...

Pumpkin isn’t only for pies. Now you can take the classic fall vegetable and enjoy it in a tiramisu-style dessert....

This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. —Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse...

These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia

Zesty, south-of-the border flavor is yours for the taking…even on your busiest nights. Just try one of these convenient Mexican...

These make-ahead, freeze-for-later meals are perfect for busy households. Best part? Each recipe calls for 5 ingredients or less!

Want to deliver a beautiful holiday spread, but don't want to neglect your guests? Use these lifesaving make-ahead recipes to...

Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the...

Get the most out of Easter with these make-ahead brunch recipes. Prep them the night before or make use of...