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!

Our Favorite Homemade Marinara Sauce

Our Favorite Marinara Sauce

Easy Chicken Ragu

Easy Chicken Ragu

Texas Red Chili

Our Favorite Texas Chili

Sausage Stuffed Shells

Sausage Stuffed Shells

The Best Homemade Chili Powder

Seriously Good Chili Powder

Perfect Honey Butter

Perfect Honey Butter

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

Perfect Homemade Applesauce

Perfect Homemade Applesauce

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Chili Lime Roasted Cauliflower

Chili Lime Roasted Cauliflower

Homemade Almond Butter

Easy Almond Butter

Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Perfect Caramel Sauce

Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples

Easy Baked Apples

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Easy Shredded Chicken

Easy Shredded Chicken

Our Favorite Bolognese Sauce Tossed with Pasta

Our Favorite Bolognese

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Energy Balls

Easy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Easy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Perfect Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Baked French Fries

Easy Baked French Fries

Easy Seasoned Salt

Easy Seasoned Salt

Easy Homemade Tater Tots

Easy Homemade Tater Tots

Easy Black Bean Soup

Perfect Black Bean Soup

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Easy Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Our Favorite Potato Leek Soup

Our Favorite Potato Leek Soup

Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip

Easy Olive Oil Bread Dip

Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth

Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth

Easy Homemade Kimchi

Easy Kimchi

Easy Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles

Easy Bread and Butter Pickles

Quick and Easy Gravy

Quick and Easy Gravy

Easy Homemade Chicken Broth

Easy Chicken Broth

Homemade Whole Egg Mayonnaise

Fail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise

Best Easy Meatloaf with a Classic Glaze

Best Meatloaf We’ve Ever Made

Best Chicken Salad with Herbs

Best Chicken Salad We’ve Made

Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

My Favorite Egg Salad

Easy Egg Salad

Homemade Fry Sauce

Easy Fry Sauce

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Incredible Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Easy Blueberry Pancakes

Easy Blueberry Pancakes

The Best Homemade Chili

Ridiculously Good Chili

Easy Vegetable Frittata

Easy Vegetable Frittata

Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Tomato Gazpacho Soup

Best Gazpacho We’ve Ever Made

How to Make Aquafaba (Ultimate Guide)

Indian Inspired Chicken Curry

Our Favorite Chicken Curry

Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ultra-Satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup

The Best Homemade Lasagna

Incredible Lasagna

Easy Homemade Cashew Butter

Easy Cashew Butter

Best Homemade Steak Seasoning

Best Steak Seasoning

Best Turkey Brine

Incredible Turkey Brine

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Homemade Breadcrumbs

Easy Homemade Breadcrumbs

Easy Red Sangria

Easy Red Sangria

Homemade Dill Pickles

Perfect Dill Pickles

Creamy Red Potato Salad

Creamy Red Potato Salad

Easy Pumpkin Puree

Easy Pumpkin Puree

Easy Candied Pecans

Easy Candied Pecans

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Weeknight Spaghetti Sauce

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Easy Cherry Tomato Salad

Easy Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Easy Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing

Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing

Easy Orzo Salad

Easy Orzo Salad

Quick and Easy Salsa with Chips

Quick and Easy Salsa

Chopped Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad

Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad

Our Favorite Roasted Tomato Soup

Easy Roasted Tomato Soup

Homemade pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa)

Fresh Pico de Gallo

Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Easy Vegetable Lasagna

Easy Lemon and Herb Couscous Salad

Easy Couscous Salad

Best Moist Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Best Turkey Meatloaf We’ve Made

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup

Easy Vegetable Soup

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip

Easy Lemon Garlic Sauteed Cabbage Recipe

Lemon Garlic Sauteed Cabbage

Easy Roasted Cabbage

Easy Roasted Cabbage

Homemade Vietnamese Pho Soup Recipe

Vietnamese Pho (Homemade Broth!)

No-Fail Method For How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

Homemade Pita Bread

Soft and Fluffy Pita Bread

Lemon Tahini Dressing

Best Tahini Dressing

Dreamy Tahini Sauce Recipe

Perfect Tahini Sauce

Quick and Easy Tahini Recipe

Easy Tahini

Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad

Perfect Creamy Macaroni Pasta Salad

Easy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce

Easy Turkey Meatballs

Easy Bean Salad Recipe

Ridiculously Easy Bean Salad

Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Quick and Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Creamy Homemade Potato Salad

Easy Creamy Potato Salad

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