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12 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers for a Crowd
Find 12 easy Thanksgiving appetizers for a crowd, from cranberry dip and sausage balls to deviled eggs, with make-ahead tips and serving ideas.
Best Make-Ahead Appetizers for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Plan Thanksgiving and Christmas with 11 make-ahead appetizers, including dips, cheese spreads, and savory bites, plus prep timing and freezer tips.
Friendsgiving Recipes for a Stress-Free Feast
Plan a relaxed feast with loads of Friendsgiving recipes, from turkey and comforting sides to pumpkin pie, plus make-ahead tips and a practical potluck plan.
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Bake with Croissants
An easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or a crowd.
8 Thanksgiving Casseroles You Can Make Ahead
Find eight make-ahead Thanksgiving casseroles, from green beans and sweet potatoes to cornbread dressing, with prep, freezing, and oven-planning tips.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust and swirls of whipped cream lightly dusted with nutmeg.
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
This pumpkin roll wraps warmly spiced pumpkin cake around creamy vanilla cream cheese filling for a make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert that chills and slices beautifully.
12 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Plan ahead with 12 Thanksgiving side dishes, from dressing and potatoes to chilled salads, plus practical prep, reheating, and oven-space tips.
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
A chilled fusilli salad with crisp capsicums, sweet corn and torn lettuce, tossed in a blended homemade Italian dressing.
Easy Game Day Dips for a Hungry Crowd
Feed your hungry crowd with 13 easy game day dips, from buffalo chicken dip and queso to cold party dips and salsa, plus practical make-ahead tips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baked Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a make-ahead vegetarian main course that holds up beautifully when baked in advance and reheated.
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.