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Make Ahead Recipes

Make-ahead recipes are a life savor for busy weeknight dinners, parties, potlucks, and house guests. Browse through tons of dinners, appetizers, and more!

Popular recipes The Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, and Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole

Overhead view of a platter of Fruit with Fruit Dip in a bowl on the side.

Fruit Dip
July 1, 2024
A skillet of Pineapple Fried Rice topped with green onions and cashews.

Pineapple Fried Rice
June 24, 2024
Overhead view of a creamy Ambrosia Salad in a white bowl with cherries and mandarin oranges on top.

Ambrosia Salad
June 17, 2024
Thai Chicken Salad in a glass bowl with a spoon scooping it up.

Thai Chicken Salad
May 20, 2024
A thick slice of double crust Chicken Pot Pie with a creamy filling with chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.

Chicken Pot Pie
April 9, 2024
Slices of Chicken Roulade filled with Cheese, Broccoli, and Bacon.

Chicken Roulade
January 15, 2024
Egg Muffins on a white plate with parsley and colorful fillings.

Egg Muffins
January 1, 2024
A spatula scooping up a smashed potato from a baking sheet.

Smashed Potatoes
December 13, 2023
Ground Beef Casserole in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon scooping it out.

Ground Beef Casserole
November 26, 2023
Light and fluffy dinner rolls stacked on a white plate.

Dinner Rolls (BEST Recipe!)
November 15, 2023
Green Bean Casserole in a white casserole dish with a spoon.

Green Bean Casserole
November 11, 2023
A ball of pizza dough topped with flour on a wooden surface.

Pizza Dough Recipe
November 6, 2023
Chicken Meatballs in a skillet with sauce and a wooden spoon.

Chicken Meatballs
October 2, 2023
Slices of Stromboli on a white plate with parsley in the background.

Stromboli
September 20, 2023
Stuffed Chicken Breast with mashed potatoes in the background and green beans on the side.

Stuffed Chicken Breast
September 17, 2023
Ramen Noodle Salad on a white platter with a spoon drizzling dressing on top.

Ramen Noodle Salad
August 30, 2023
Tortellini Pasta Salad in a glass bowl with spinach, salami, mozzarella, and more.

Tortellini Pasta Salad
August 27, 2023
Eggplant Rollatini being pulled up from a casserole dish with a spatula.

Eggplant Rollatini
August 23, 2023
Chickpea Salad in a white bowl with Feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and dressing.

Chickpea Salad
July 12, 2023
Corn Salad with a Mexican dressing tossed with vegetables and cilantro.

Corn Salad
June 28, 2023
Italian Pasta Salad in a wooden bowl with spiral pasta, cheese, meat, and vegetables.

Italian Pasta Salad
June 19, 2023
A spoon drizzling Balsamic Vinaigrette into a glass jar with a salad in the background.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
June 8, 2023
Slices of No Knead Bread on a cutting board.

No Knead Bread
April 10, 2023
Homemade Pizza on a pizza stone with pepperoni, peppers, and olives.

Homemade Pizza
March 20, 2023

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