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Make-ahead

Whether it's a basket of Southern Fried Chicken for a neighborhood block party or the perfect side dish for a holiday meal, our make-ahead recipes are the solution you need in a crunch.

Pasta with Meatballs and Sauce

A classic meat combo for meatballs is about one third each of veal, beef and pork. You can often find this in the meat area of the supermarket labeled “meat loaf mixture,” and if so, your work is done.

Creamy Enchilada Dip

This dip made with ancho chiles and sour cream tastes like red enchilada sauce; serve it with salty tortilla chips.

Peanut Butter Granola Clusters

Great for kids, great for you, these peanut butter clusters are an easy make-ahead snack.

Easy Hummus Dip

Kids love this creamy hummus with sliced vegetables or pita bread.

Chocolate Chip Cookies 7 Ways

Preheat oven to 375F. Combine butter and sugar and beat with a mixer until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Add flour, cornstarch, soda and…

Walnut Trail Mix

The heart-healthy goodness of omega-3s and other nutrients in this mix makes this an optimal high-energy snack for people on the go!

Pizza Dough

This dough works perfectly on the grill with whatever pizza toppings you like.

Double Chip Chocolate Cookies

Two kinds of chips and three kinds of chocolate guarantee these cookies to be a home run.

Smarty Pants Muffins

Chai and goji berries — not your everyday muffin recipe.

All-Purpose Asian Marinade

A simple, quick marinade for chicken, fish, beef or pork

Peanut Butter Snack Mix

Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the peanuts and peanut butter, and fiber in the cereal make this a nutritious alternative to chips.

Hummus Dip

Fast and healthy, hummus is a great dip for pita chips and fresh vegetables.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Power Muffins

Whole-wheat flour and rolled oats make these muffins with staying power.

Chewy Energy Circles

A nutty, oaty cross between a muffin and a granola bar.