Make-ahead Recipes

960 recipes

Cherry Yum-Yum
Vaughn Vreeland
990 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
990
30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
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easy
Stewed Lentils With Sausage
Anna Francese Gass
1043 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,043
1 1/4 hours
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easy
Nougat With Honey and Pistachios
Claire Saffitz
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
45 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling
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Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans
David Tanis
177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
177
4 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Chocolate Fudge
Claire Saffitz
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ resting
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Salted Caramels
Claire Saffitz
300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
300
1 hour 15 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling
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Skillet Gingerbread Cake With Apple Butter
Dorie Greenspan
531 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
531
1 hour, plus cooling
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Rice Krispies Treats
Scott Loitsch
2886 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,886
20 minutes, plus cooling
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easy
Classic Noodle Kugel
Melissa Clark
599 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
599
1 1/2 hours
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Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot
David Tanis
146 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
146
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cranberry Spice Bundt Cake
Dorie Greenspan
1885 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,885
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread
Dorie Greenspan
386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
386
65 minutes, plus cooling
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Challah Bread Pudding
Joan Nathan, Charlotte Menora
260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
260
30 minutes
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easy
Giant Almond Croissant
Sohla El-Waylly
2992 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,992
1 1/2 hours
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easy
Epis Braised Beef Short Ribs
Brett Anderson, Gregory Gourdet
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
About 3 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Spinach With Feta
Ali Slagle
2554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,554
40 minutes
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easy
Peppermint Saltine Toffee Bark
Melissa Clark
505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
505
50 minutes, plus chilling
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Sparkling Shortbread Cookies
Yewande Komolafe
2109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,109
35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
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easy
Cheddar Chive Crisps
Yewande Komolafe
402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
402
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Caramel Cheddar Popcorn
Melissa Clark
355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
355
45 minutes
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easy
Peppermint Patty Shortbreads
Yewande Komolafe
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
1 hour
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Hot Chocolate Mix
Melissa Clark
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
10 minutes
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Butter Shortbread Dough
Yewande Komolafe
615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
615
10 minutes
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easy
Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom
Yewande Komolafe
1316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,316
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread
Yewande Komolafe
889 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
889
45 minutes
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Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread
Yewande Komolafe
521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
521
1 hour, plus chilling
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Chiffon Cake
Ligaya Mishan, Christopher Tan
583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
583
1 hour 5 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling
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Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary
Yewande Komolafe
1050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,050
45 minutes, plus chilling
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Orange, Pistachio and Chocolate Shortbread
Sue Li
2185 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,185
50 minutes plus 8 hours’ chilling
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Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pull-Apart Rolls
Korsha Wilson, Tanya Holland
327 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
327
45 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Genevieve Ko
1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,056
30 minutes, plus chilling
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One-Day Fruitcake
Claire Saffitz
573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
573
2 1/2 hours plus overnight soak, time to cool and time to set
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Gingerbread Latte Cookies
Vaughn Vreeland
3738 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,738
35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Sohla El-Waylly
806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
806
1 hour plus 12 hours’ chilling
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Date Bars
Korsha Wilson, Tanya Holland
140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
140
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Pumpkin-Butterscotch Custard With Spiced Whipped Cream
Melissa Clark
617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
617
1 hour, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling and chilling
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Roasted Cabbage Wedges With Lemon Vinaigrette
Alexa Weibel
706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
706
45 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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easy
Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes
Claire Saffitz
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
About 2 hours
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Chunky Cranberry Sauce
Ina Garten
530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
530
20 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ chilling
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easy
Red Wine-Pear Cardamom Cake
Melissa Clark
583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
583
1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling
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Mini Oatmeal-Cranberry Whoopie Pies
Melissa Clark
426 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
426
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
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Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie
Genevieve Ko
277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
277
4 hours, plus cooling
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All-Butter Pie Crust
Genevieve Ko
754 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
754
10 minutes, plus chilling
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easy
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Genevieve Ko
678 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
678
2 hours
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Pecan Sandie Pie
Genevieve Ko
1058 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,058
2 hours, plus chilling
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Custard Pie
Genevieve Ko
184 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
184
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Maple Cream Pie With Blueberries
Genevieve Ko
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling and chilling
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Genevieve Ko
1520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,520
40 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ reheating, if desired
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