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!

Beer Brats

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

Weeknight Taco Soup

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Yogurt Muffins

Cheesy Veggie Stuffed Shells

Cheesy 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

Our Favorite Shortbread Cookies

Easy Steel Cut Oats

Easy Steel Cut Oats

The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce We've Made

The Best Pizza Sauce We’ve Made

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Easy Farro Salad

Easy Farro Salad

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Weeknight 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

Seriously Good Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Fruit Dip

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Our Favorite Potato Leek Soup

Our Favorite 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

Easy Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Easy Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Lemon Dill Chicken Breasts

Lemon Dill Chicken Breasts

Easy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Easy 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

Easy Instant Pot 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

Our Favorite Homemade Marinara Sauce

Our Favorite Marinara Sauce

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Crispy Fried Garlic

No-Fail Method For How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Poached Eggs

Easy Poached Eggs

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

Easy Chicken Broth

Perfect Basil Pesto

Perfect Basil Pesto

The Best Homemade Lasagna

Seriously Good Lasagna

How to Make Aquafaba (Ultimate Guide)

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Easy Orzo Salad

Easy Orzo Salad

The Best Turkey Meatloaf We've Made

Best Turkey Meatloaf We’ve Made

Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups

Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups

Easy Black Bean Soup

Perfect Black Bean Soup

Quick and Easy Gravy

Quick and Easy Gravy

Our Favorite Chicken Fajitas

Our Favorite Chicken Fajitas

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