Cooking recipes with the tag "Make ahead"

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

This Baked Ziti with Italian sausage and ricotta is layered with marinara, mozzarella, and tender pasta for a hearty, cheesy dinner that's easy to make ahead.

Source: Jennifer Cooks

Blackberry Lime Cheesecake (Small-Batch Loaf Pan)

Small-batch blackberry lime cheesecake baked in a loaf pan, with a gingersnap crust and a bold blackberry swirl.

Source: Sheri Silver

Mini Honey Pavlovas with Spiced Apples (A Sweet New Year Dessert)

Individual honey pavlovas topped with warm spiced apples — a stunning make-ahead Rosh Hashanah dessert that's easier than it looks.

Source: Sheri Silver

BBQ Bacon Pasta Salad

Creamy BBQ Bacon Pasta Salad is packed with crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar, sweet corn, and crisp vegetables tossed in a smoky barbecue dressing.

Source: Jennifer Cooks

Southern Potato Salad

Creamy Southern Potato Salad is a classic picnic and barbecue side dish made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, and a tangy, seasoned dressing.

Source: Jennifer Cooks

Thai Sweet Dumplings

These steamed parcels combine sweet coconut filling with sticky rice dough, all wrapped in banana leaf and finished with a creamy coconut sauce.

Source: Awesome Cuisine

Mango Posset Dessert

This mango lime posset has a silky texture somewhere between pudding and custard, with fresh mango puree and just enough lime to balance the richness.

Source: Savor the Best

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

This is a make-ahead vegetarian main course that holds up beautifully when baked in advance and reheated.

Source: Awesome Cuisine

Smoked Carnitas

Butterflied pork shoulder coated in a warm spice blend of cinnamon, coriander, and brown sugar, smoked low and slow for deep bark, then shredded and crisped on a griddle with fresh citrus.

Source: Chiles and Smoke

Muffuletta Sandwich

A classic New Orleans sandwich layered with Italian meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad, pressed into sturdy bread for bold, make-ahead flavor.

Source: Jennifer Cooks

Shortcut Lasagna (No-Boil, Make-Ahead & Crowd-Pleaser!)

Easy shortcut lasagna with no-boil noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara.

Source: Sheri Silver

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Soft chocolate cupcakes with a cream cheese center baked right in.

Source: Savor the Best

Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins

These gluten free morning glory muffins are made with carrots, apple, warm spices, and nuts.

Source: Randa Nutrition

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Soft sour cream coffee cake with cinnamon-sugar filling and streusel topping.

Source: Jennifer Cooks

Mushroom Sandwiches . . . make ahead for appetizers or a cocktail party

So tasty and nice to have on hand for appetizers or cocktail parties .

Source: Cooking with Barry & Meta

Easy Apple Streusel Pie Cookies

Easy apple streusel pie cookies bring all the flavor of apple pie in a quick, bite-sized treat—perfect for Thanksgiving & make-ahead baking.

Source: Sheri Silver

Pumpkin Cake Roll

This pumpkin roll features a light, tender cake with just the right balance of warm spice and sweetness, wrapped around a smooth cream cheese filling.

Source: Savor the Best