Make Ahead Recipes

Our collection of make-ahead recipes and recipe ideas that save you time and guarantee a stress-free meal. All recipes have been made in our own kitchen. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Taco Meat

Our Favorite Taco Meat

White Turkey Chili

Creamy White Turkey Chili

Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

Brushing Brown Sugar and Honey Ham Glaze onto Baked Ham

Brown Sugar Honey Ham Glaze

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Potatoes Au Gratin

Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Our Favorite Cranberry Sauce

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Homemade Green Curry Paste

Homemade Green Curry Paste

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Easy Beer Brats

Ricotta Gnocchi

Perfect Ricotta Gnocchi

Perfect Shepherd's Pie

Perfect Shepherd’s Pie

Perfect Overnight Oats

Perfect Overnight Oats

Easy Shredded Chicken

Easy Shredded Chicken

Irresistible Guinness Beef Stew

Seriously Good Guinness Beef Stew

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Feta Tzatziki

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Homemade Baked Granola Bars

Homemade Baked Granola Bars

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Easy Chicken Ragu

Easy Chicken Ragu

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Easy Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Breakfast Burritos

Easy Breakfast Burritos

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Easy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Easy Coconut Rice

Easy Coconut Rice

Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Weeknight Taco Soup

Easy Taco Soup

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Cheesy Veggie Stuffed Shells

Veggie Stuffed Shells

Homemade Mushroom Powder

Essential Mushroom Powder

Homemade Fry Sauce

Easy Fry Sauce

Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles

Easy Bread and Butter Pickles

Best Turkey Brine

Incredible Turkey Brine

Coconut Black Beans

Easy Coconut Black Beans

Buttery Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Easy Shortbread Cookies

Easy Steel Cut Oats

Easy Steel Cut Oats

The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce We've Made

The Best Pizza Sauce

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Farro Salad

Our Favorite Farro Salad

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Instant Pot Boiled Eggs - Soft and hard boiled eggs

Instant Pot Boiled Eggs

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Weeknight Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

The Best Homemade Chili Powder

Seriously Good Chili Powder

Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

Homemade Red Curry Paste

Easy Cherry Tomato Salad

Easy Ham and Cabbage Soup

Easy Ham and Cabbage Soup

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Homemade Almond Butter

Easy Almond Butter

My Favorite Egg Salad

Easy Egg Salad

Seriously Good Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Fruit Dip

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Our Favorite Potato Leek Soup

Easy Potato Leek Soup

Essential Mignonette Sauce for Oysters

Essential Mignonette Sauce

Easy Homemade Breadcrumbs

Easy Homemade Breadcrumbs

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Seriously Good Baked Spaghetti

Seriously Good Baked Spaghetti

Sausage Stuffed Shells

Sausage Stuffed Shells

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip

Quick Homemade Sauerkraut

Quick Fresh Sauerkraut

Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Lemon Dill Chicken Breasts

Lemon Dill Chicken

Easy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Easy Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Our Favorite Bolognese Sauce Tossed with Pasta

Our Favorite Bolognese

Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth

Homemade Bone Broth

Easy Pumpkin Puree

Easy Pumpkin Puree

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly

Quick and Easy Tahini Recipe

Easy Tahini

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Crispy Fried Garlic

No-Fail Method For How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Poached Eggs

Easy Poached Eggs

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

Easy Chicken Broth

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